I have spent a lot of time there on the four principal islands.
Had a buddy that lived directly on the ocean at the end of Waikiki. He had a thing for Thai women and would spend weeks if not months there.
While away he’d offer me the use of the condo and keys to the cars. Great years.
Spent 4 months there helping a gal pal get settled in. She was an ATC and transferred to Honolulu tower. Another interesting experience but decided I really didn’t want to live there.
Been there many other times for different reasons. Love to visit but don’t think I could live there even if it was affordable.
It’s been awhile, but even back then the “locals” were getting hostile even to long time residents.
“Love to visit but don’t think I could live there even if it was affordable.”
Lived here 20 years and still ambivalent about it. Wife loves it.
Got a little place in Arizona where I spend a good chunk of the year.
Helps make the irritating about Hawaii more tolerable.