The Hidden Horrors Of Honolulu

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Spent 3 years in Oahu 88 to 91, single, US Navy, had my first car, drove around, relaxed at North Shore, tutored school kids, ran the Aloha Run, participated in parades. Rented a condo unit in Pearl City, with a hot tub. Enjoyed every minute.

The gentleman sweeping the sidewalk at the 7:35 mark is one of a kind. His name is Charles. We stayed at the resort next to his house July 2022 Upon arriving, I noticed his mango tree full of fruit. My daughter and I asked to buy some but he said no. And instead gave us mangoes twice that week. Thank you Charles!!

It's not worth working 80 plus hours a week to live there. No way.. I have no clue why anyone would do that.

I miss Hawaii the way it was 30 years ago. I have no desire to go back seeing what has happened to it today, even though I will always love the place and glad I was fortunate enough to be able to live there for 12 years in my younger days. The beauty of those islands will be forever engrained in my mind, just unforgettable.

Born in Honolulu 1957. Then lived there from 1976 to 1989. The best times. I rented a spacious 2bdrm + a Lanai for 250.00 a month. in 1978). Dated a handsome local guy surfer firefighter. Went to luaus, fireman parties...the bestest time in my life.

50 minutes into the video and I haven't seen ANYTHING that would cause me to want to visit there. Thank you for showing this content because you saved me THOUSANDS of dollars.

Chickens are a great source of pest control. Natural pest control those little raptors will eat anything

Nick, many of the homes that you see while touring Oahu, are owned, free and clear by longtime Hawaii residents. During the early 1900’s, a great number of those homes (or bare land in which houses were later built on, were purchased by immigrants from Asia who worked in the sugar and pineapple industries, and also as fishermen. Real estate was dirt cheap back in the day. Many of the current property owners today are beneficiaries of the original Hawaii immigrants who passed down ownership of the land to future family generations. However, these days; first time home buyers looking to buy a home in Hawaii, be it a detached house or condo; can expect to pay in excess of $900K or much, much more. Additionally, the HOA/Maintenance fees for various properties are ridiculous….

I really enjoyed the bonus footage with Richard while driving around. That was fun!

We went with our best friends( gone now, sadly). Once you experience this place, you will never be the same. I loved the place and its people. I truly hope they are spared from any bad things to come. Mahalo and best wishes to them❤

Nick, I hope you read this. Your editing, Storytelling and humor is probably nothing short of genius in my humble opinion. There really isn't any other format like this and I hope your honesty and funny approach will get you far and high in YouTube and beyond, you probably deserve a Netflix or Amazon gig (idk why but Phil Rosenberg comes to mind and Steve Irwin and Anthony Bourdain, that kind of caliber). What a great documentary Style, 5 minutes in but I'll have to watch the rest another time.

Born Honolulu in 1944 and raised on the beach's of the big Island, Hilo. Love the Islands but, they are over populated and money has ruined the Islands. Will never go back to that madness. Bailing on this video, makes me sick

Nick Johnson, I thank you taking us on a tour to see what's going on in Honolulu!

OMG! Nick you're awesome.. 47:45 down that street to the left, is the street I grew up on for 25 years. that big building is called Mott smith where I used to fold newspapers I delivered in that garage, and you're driving the exact path I took to Roosevelt high school where you are turning the right on.. I haven't seen that in 3 decades, Wow.. Thank You..

My BIL was a firefighter on Oahu & his wife was native. They lived in Haleiwa & I was so lucky that they took me all over the island, except avoided Honolulu, so this is my first look at it. What a well-made video this is! Congratulations, Nick Johnson, my IE brother, nearly at one million👍

I hippied around on Oahu and Maui in the late 60s. I worked at McDonald’s in Waikiki, and hung out at the International Market Place, and the Beach, where I could actually see all of Diamond Head. I rented a little place right near Kalakaua(?) Blvd, near the Zoo. I don’t remember a homeless population at all. Anyway, things sure are different, now. I’d never go back, I’d just get depressed.

Lived there seven years in Waikiki, loved the energy, people, shops, food, etc. Friday nite entertainment, music, fireworks. Amateur eating contest at the food court! Used to be some fine break dancers and rappers also back in the day near intl mkt place.

Lived in Kalama Valley in 83 and 84 about 30 minutes from downtown Honolulu which was great, tourists were far enough away. Geckos on the walls, close to Sandy’s beach and Koko Head. Loved it!!

We were lucky enough to be allowed to see the beyond beautiful mosaics in the Punchbowl. The beauty of that place will take your breath away❤