It's because of Dog the Bounty Hunter.
As much as I love the Hawaiian islands, I have to say that this is just bunk.
Honolulu is not that desireable of a city. In fact, I'd rather live just about anywhere else in Hawaii than Honolulu. And I like cities.
Or MA, or CA.
But Hawaii? Honolulu, even? Nice weather, nice place to visit especially in February, but...I must be missing something.
(Da dum dum. I guess it's too early for jokes this morning.. :) )
Based on other "quality of life" discussions here, the consensus will be that the best place to live is where you can golf comfortably in March, house lots are at least one acre, your neighbors value the 2nd Amendment, and in 10 years you can move 10 miles further out into the country. All else is trivial.
I guess it would be, if you were a surfer, which I am. I have no desire to live there.