I'm moving to Hawaii next month, but have heard all the rumors that white people generally aren't welcome. If true, what are some "safe" areas for whiteys to live in? I will probably be living somewhere in/around the Honolulu area. Thanks.
2006-12-25 04:43:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
I would agree with the advice to stay away from Waianae ... but the other parts of leeward Oahu are nice, and less expensive than some of the areas that have been mentioned.
Kapolei and Makakilo are lovely. Kapolei has been billed as Oahu's second city, and is growing by leaps and bounds. Of course, traffic is a concern in this direction, but that also includes Mililani and everyplace else west of the airport.
Ewa Beach is nice, but HOT in the summer. It is probably the most affordable new-type area on the island.
Kunia is nice, but there have been some concerns about the water quality, since it is downhill from the pine fields, and chemicals might get into the water shed.
Pearl City is older - and more established. You might run into some resistance as a haole there ... but if you have a good attitude you won't.
Do yourself a favor, come on over, rent a car and check out some of our areas before you try and make a snap decision.
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2006-12-27 15:49:23 · answer #1 · answered by kentata 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A lot of how to get along in Hawaii is attitude. I am a haole girl from California (blonde, blue eyed) living on Kauai and I do fine. Sure there are people here who are racists, just like there are everywhere! Aloha spirit is key. Smile, be friendly, be more patient than you are on the mainland, let other drivers in when there's traffic...those kinds of things. Don't tap your foot and look at your watch (heck, don't even *wear* a watch!) while waiting in line at the bank and you'll be fine. Remember that life here moves more slowly than on the mainland and accept it. Embrace it, in fact! I moved here from Los Angeles and it was hard to let go of the stress (sounds stupid, but it was so much a part of my life that it was difficult to just let it go). Once I did, life here was so much easier!
There are probably areas/neighborhoods where a haole will be less welcomed than in others, but as another poster said, Hawaii is a pretty mixed plate. I like living in a diverse neighborhood and apparently lots of other people do too...that's why there are so many different cultures and nationalities here!
Keep your mind open and I'm sure you'll be fine. :) Good luck!
2006-12-25 06:45:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't see why you'd have too many problems anywhere in Honolulu. The rich are mostly in Kahala, Koko Head and the Hawaii Kai area - great, beautiful neighborhoods I'd recommend to anyone, but also extremely costly.
If you are worried about encountering racism, it is very important that you blend into the culture in order to fit in. Eat the local food, go to the beach and stay out in the sun until you get a tan and learn to speak pidgeon. If you're ill and are unable to eat the local foods, and have a skin condition like I do where you can't get exposed to the sun, expect to be treated like a perpetual tourist. I'd also advise you not to speak up unless totally necessary - I've learned throughout the years that speaking up isn't looked well upon - it's better to keep your mouth shut and turn the other cheek no matter how badly someone else wrongs you, especially when you look caucasion.
2006-12-25 09:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-17 02:26:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going to agree with the one word used in this thread "ATTITUDE"! I live on the No. Shore of Oahu and LOVE it...It doesn't matter where you move in the world, when you treat people like you want to be treated "generally" you will be fine. There are areas in ALL areas of the world that are easier to live in than others.. think about where you live now, are there places that you wouldn't feel comfortable? My best suggestion would be the west side would be one that wouldn't be best for you...there is every culture here. Military is all over so they of course come from all over the country. The Hawaiians are the most loving and warm people in the world.. but YES, there are some that have attitudes..but there are Haoles who live here that have them also......your going to do fine..if you can leave the "mainland" thinking on the mainland when you get on the plane and not look back......Aloha!
2006-12-25 13:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by Haleiwa girl 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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Moving to Hawaii, safe neighborhoods for a haole?
I'm moving to Hawaii next month, but have heard all the rumors that white people generally aren't welcome. If true, what are some "safe" areas for whiteys to live in? I will probably be living somewhere in/around the Honolulu area. Thanks.
2015-08-18 18:50:06 · answer #6 · answered by Kasey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's bull S&^t. im a local Haole, and I live on the big island in Hilo, and everyone is cool, its some of the Tourist haole's that are sometimes rude to the locals. Everyone here is generally nice and kind, there are some prejudices like everywhere you go, not just to haole's. Anywhere u go in america u will find LoLo people. anwayz welcome to hawaii when u get here....
2006-12-28 16:45:25 · answer #7 · answered by hasegirl1978 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Neighborhoods I'd recommend are Hawaii Kai, Kahala, and Kailua.
I wouldn't say that white people aren't welcomed in Hawaii - I think it's the lifestyle/habits of "mainlanders" that aren't welcomed. For example, typically Hawaii drivers are courteous - they thank you for letting them switch into your lane and they don't tailgate. Locals have a "no hurry no worry" attitude. Also, be open/receptive to how life is like on the island - don't compare Hawaii to your hometown/mainland city and imply that Hawaii "inferior". Don't put down the Pigeon English spoken (and don't try to imitate it either...if you don't know Pigeon, then don't try to speak it). Naturally every town/city has its share of pros and cons, but putting down life in the islands is not welcomed.
Good luck with your move and enjoy the Hawaiian sun ;o)
2006-12-25 09:56:32 · answer #8 · answered by Gabo 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Aloha!
Most of what everyone has already said is true. It's not that white people aren't "welcome," but that so many of them come to Hawai'i with a "mainlander attitude", i.e. - being impatient, being rude, etc.
You should be fine if you just sit back and enjoy the culture. Someone above me said don't tap your foot, don't look at your watch... she's right! You've got to learn to chill if you want to live in Hawai'i.
On an island, everyone is your neighbor. Remember that.
2006-12-28 06:24:46 · answer #9 · answered by Kona Baby 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Do not live on the west side of the island. The main city to stay away from is Wainae. Live in Mililani. It is in the center meaning that there isn't a long drive anywhere.
2006-12-26 17:31:27 · answer #10 · answered by ctexas06 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋