Ever since they knocked down the International Market Place and King's Alley, I haven't been back to those places. I like walking around Kapiolani Park and along the Ala Wai - great memories of when we used to live on the Ala Wai, a long time ago.
Wow! How Honolulu & Waikiki Has Changed. I Was Stationed At Schofield Barracks From 1990 to1993 And Loved All The Island Chains. I've Retired From U.S. Army; Also, Your Video Was Fantastic! Keep Them Coming. Aloha!
We're gonna be going to waikiki coming Feb 2023, We're so excited. It's our first time Hawaii trip. We'll be staying at Imperial n looks like it's a great location n walkable. Thanks for this video, I appreciate it.
Thank you! Be great if you could touch briefly on Covid situation in Hawaii as things are changing quickly, and for out of country visitors this helps a lot to get some peace of mind before visiting.
I've done that same walk hundreds of times and it never gets boring, The yard house, fabulous, The cheesecake factory fabulous. I think I have to plan another trip there soon
Great video...we just came home from Waikiki Sheraton after 12 days, can't believe I missed seeing so many places walking down Kalakaua Ave. Thx for sharing!
Years and years ago when they made that walk along Kalakaua Ave, best thing they could have done, just opened up the entire area to all. I can remember strolling up and down the Ave window shopping many times, having lunch at the Royal Hawaiian Mall. I thot the International Market Place was gone now? Bulldozed for another shopping center (like Waikiki needed that)---just saw your video on the new International Market Place, at least they left the banyon tree. Still, a nice mall overall.
You're welcome! I just posted another Waikiki Now for March 2022 but walking down Kuhio Ave (instead of Kalakaua Ave in this video). There's time stamps in the description box too so you can search the video for specific hotels, restaurants, and so forth 😊
Mahalo! Great idea for Halewa. I've made a few videos on the North Shore but haven't done a ful l narrated walking one like the Waikiki Now series. That'll be next on the list! 😊
Definitely a lot less crowded than summer (June/July). The weather has been great too! Usually we get quite a bit of rain in February but lately it's been sunny skies! ☀️
Have you ever done a video for the Polynesian Cultural Center? The last time I was on the island was the first time I had visited there since they added the village of food trucks. It definitely added a lot of options to visit, but even without the food, the history of the culture is such a beautiful story to see told throughout that Center. I thought that could make a great video of yours if you haven’t already.
I went to the Polynesian Cultural Center back in 1971 and it was great. It put on a show that I don't think could be duplicated because time have changed everything in the name of progress.
Great snapshot of what Waikiki feels like right now. Your timing is perfect as we are going there in a week and a half. Split stay at Hyatt regency and moana Surfrider. Maybe we will see you filming the second half of your Waikiki now video. Mahalo
Beautiful Hawaii , so different , very high-end . although everyone looks laid back and casual . I just never like the feeling of being "the Tourist" . last i was there , right after hurricane Iniki . great video , thank you .
Thanks for watching! Keep in mind too that this is only a tiny part of Waikiki. There are other way less high-end areas once you leave the hotel district of Waikiki 😊
I like these videos, and the camera upgrade is appreciated! Are you sure you filmed this in 2022 though, because I thought I saw a bunch of pay-phones near the beginning of the video! Wasn't aware they even existed anymore! Lol 😉🤙
I’d love for someone to take the Honolulu marathon route from start to finish. If they would point out hotels, restaurants, etc. near start/finish that would be great. I’m not sure which I prefer.
Waikiki has changed 🙂 where you ended your Vlog by the ABC store i was hoping you'd go a bit further to the Maccas ( Mc Donalds ) lol. In 2014 my family and i had a holiday in waikiki at the Waikiki Astin Beach Hotel with the Maccas connected to it lol 🙂🙂🙂
@@YestoHawaii I'm enjoying your channel so far with a few others i have watched, i am from New Zealand and its an Omicron pandemic happening a this time and i am at home watching youtube and enjoying the content you're putting up 🙂 Your insight now into waikiki is made me appreciate the places i have visited in Waikiki 🙂 Keep up the awesome content, i will comment on any locations you show 🙂❤️🙂👍
First off, thanks for watching. Hawaii is the state with multiple islands, each with its own unique personality. This one is the island of Oahu. It’s the city of Honolulu & Waikiki is a neighborhood of a hotel district about 1 mile across with lots of hotels, restaurants & shopping. This video shows a snippet of the hotels area so people who stay in Waikiki can get a feel for where things are in relation to where they are staying. It’s a narrated walking tour I made while out on an afternoon exercise stroll.
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Ever since they knocked down the International Market Place and King's Alley, I haven't been back to those places. I like walking around Kapiolani Park and along the Ala Wai - great memories of when we used to live on the Ala Wai, a long time ago.
Thanks for watching! Kapiolani Park is one of my favorite spots to go for a run. Plenty of open space and Diamond Head in the backdrop.
Wife and I were there last March and returning in a couple of weeks. Can not wait! Aloha!!
Hope the weather stays nice for you guys! 😊
I will be there in mid May. First time to Hawaii. I cant wait!
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Thank you for your video. I left Hawai'i 12 years ago and appreciate the memories. Greetings from Cambodia.
Mahalo!
Wow! How Honolulu & Waikiki Has Changed. I Was Stationed At Schofield Barracks From 1990 to1993 And Loved All The Island Chains. I've Retired From U.S. Army; Also, Your Video Was Fantastic! Keep Them Coming. Aloha!
Thanks for watching!
We're gonna be going to waikiki coming Feb 2023, We're so excited. It's our first time Hawaii trip. We'll be staying at Imperial n looks like it's a great location n walkable. Thanks for this video, I appreciate it.
You're welcome! I try to post an updated WAIKIKI NOW video every month as part of the series.
That was my walk to work everyday.
Super nice walk!
Thank you! Be great if you could touch briefly on Covid situation in Hawaii as things are changing quickly, and for out of country visitors this helps a lot to get some peace of mind before visiting.
You're welcome! I've started posting more updates on the Community page and recently youtube #shorts 😊 hope it helps. More coming soon!
Mahalo for this video. Moved to the mainland in 2019. Had no idea I’d be away from Hawaii this long! 💖🌺
Aww! 🤙🏼
I've done that same walk hundreds of times and it never gets boring, The yard house, fabulous, The cheesecake factory fabulous. I think I have to plan another trip there soon
One of my favorites too!
Great video...we just came home from Waikiki Sheraton after 12 days, can't believe I missed seeing so many places walking down Kalakaua Ave. Thx for sharing!
Next time! 😊
Thank you for another great video!
Your commentary and pacing are always perfect.
Aloha cousin Miriam!
Mike
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Thank you!! Glad you liked it. More coming soon!
Years and years ago when they made that walk along Kalakaua Ave, best thing they could have done, just opened up the entire area to all. I can remember strolling up and down the Ave window shopping many times, having lunch at the Royal Hawaiian Mall. I thot the International Market Place was gone now? Bulldozed for another shopping center (like Waikiki needed that)---just saw your video on the new International Market Place, at least they left the banyon tree. Still, a nice mall overall.
It's one of my favorite walks! I'm glad they kept the banyan tree too 😊
Lovely! My favorite destination!
😊
This was awesome! Thank you! I'm visiting next month for the first time and this was so helpful!
You're welcome! I just posted another Waikiki Now for March 2022 but walking down Kuhio Ave (instead of Kalakaua Ave in this video). There's time stamps in the description box too so you can search the video for specific hotels, restaurants, and so forth 😊
So nice! Thanks for sharing! I feel compelled to move there when I get older.
It will be a mistake moving here
Thanks for watching!
Wow super nice video
Mahalo!
Thank you, makes me want to go again!
The weather has been so nice lately with a lot less crowds than normal too!
Fantastic
Mahalo!
Thank you for the walk down the avenue. We used to come every February before the pandemic. I miss the place. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it! More "Waikiki Now" walks coming soon!
Love ur videos and narration. How about Haleiwa? We are coming in August and first time to Oahu. Videos really helpful! Thank you
Mahalo! Great idea for Halewa. I've made a few videos on the North Shore but haven't done a ful l narrated walking one like the Waikiki Now series. That'll be next on the list! 😊
Wonderful videos. Your work is excellent.
Thank you! You're so kind.
I was in Waikiki in 86, 98 and 90 - amazed at how high-end it is now! Would like to see info on restaurants!
On it! 😊
@@YestoHawaii Can you include checking out their prices as well?
Awesome....went last June and it was the most crowded place I have ever been.
Definitely! I read that June 2021 had more travelers to the Hawaiian islands than pre-COVID June 2019.
Must be lovely this time of year doesn't look crowded at all!
Definitely a lot less crowded than summer (June/July). The weather has been great too! Usually we get quite a bit of rain in February but lately it's been sunny skies! ☀️
Great video! How cool are you :)
Mahalo!
Was just there couple weeks ago @ the grand hyatt
.. can't wait to go back 😫😫😫
Kauai is so gorgeous!
Have you ever done a video for the Polynesian Cultural Center? The last time I was on the island was the first time I had visited there since they added the village of food trucks. It definitely added a lot of options to visit, but even without the food, the history of the culture is such a beautiful story to see told throughout that Center. I thought that could make a great video of yours if you haven’t already.
I went to the Polynesian Cultural Center back in 1971 and it was great. It put on a show that I don't think could be duplicated because time have changed everything in the name of progress.
I've been to PCC before but have not created a video on it. That might be next on my list! 😊 Thanks!
Great snapshot of what Waikiki feels like right now. Your timing is perfect as we are going there in a week and a half. Split stay at Hyatt regency and moana Surfrider. Maybe we will see you filming the second half of your Waikiki now video. Mahalo
If you do, say hi! Love the Moana Surfrider. One of my favorite hotels. Try their Mai Tai too if you can!
Great video 😌😌
Thank you!
Great video 📹 👍.
Thanks! 😊
Amazing.I'm Your Fan.
Mahalo!
Would love to see a walk through of the outrigger reef ( if the renovations are done). Thanks from Australia!
Hotel walkthroughs coming soon! 😊
Beautiful Hawaii , so different , very high-end . although everyone looks laid back and casual . I just never like the feeling of being "the Tourist" . last i was there , right after hurricane Iniki . great video , thank you .
Thanks for watching! Keep in mind too that this is only a tiny part of Waikiki. There are other way less high-end areas once you leave the hotel district of Waikiki 😊
New camera looks good!
Thanks!! I've got to admit, I'm a huge fan of the 4K + image stabilization on this new one!
I like these videos, and the camera upgrade is appreciated! Are you sure you filmed this in 2022 though, because I thought I saw a bunch of pay-phones near the beginning of the video! Wasn't aware they even existed anymore! Lol 😉🤙
Thanks for noticing the image stabilization. And as for the pay phones....hahaha..so true!! 😂
My vote for best mai tai on Oahu is House Without a Key.
It's definitely a frontrunner 💯
Still as beautiful as ever. Hope to come back after all this covid garbage ends.
Gorgeous sunny day!
I’d love for someone to take the Honolulu marathon route from start to finish. If they would point out hotels, restaurants, etc. near start/finish that would be great. I’m not sure which I prefer.
This is a really great idea. I'm going to check out the route and how to split it up into a few video segments 😊
Waikiki has changed 🙂
where you ended your Vlog by the ABC store i was hoping you'd go a bit further to the Maccas ( Mc Donalds ) lol. In 2014 my family and i had a holiday in waikiki at the Waikiki Astin Beach Hotel with the Maccas connected to it lol 🙂🙂🙂
On it! The next one will start in that area and loop around by Kapahulu Ave. That hotel is so nice, love their restaurant Tiki's 💯
@@YestoHawaii
I'm enjoying your channel so far with a few others i have watched, i am from New Zealand and its an Omicron pandemic happening a this time and i am at home watching youtube and enjoying the content you're putting up 🙂
Your insight now into waikiki is made me appreciate the places i have visited in Waikiki 🙂
Keep up the awesome content, i will comment on any locations you show 🙂❤️🙂👍
Will you do a b ideo on Oahu, thanks will be arriving there March 26th
This one is on Oahu 😊
Can you do one for Ko Olina please!!
Good idea! I'll try to work that into filming at the end of the month.
I noticed that you didn't continue farther along Kalakaua towards Diamond head....The homeless area or has the area been cleaned up?
I’ve got another video that does that area. Will do another update one at end of the month.
You sound nice I lived in Hawaii fours my youngest daughter was born there my grandmother is Hawaiian native from my mother's mother
Thank you so much!
At the beginning of your video, 00:05, would you please let me know me the name of the beach? Thank you.
The intro drone video is at Magic Island.
I can’t believe those pay phones are still there. I haven’t lived on Oahu since 2000.
Riiight? 😂
KHON2 news, working for Hawai’i
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Like 👍 198.
🙌🏼 much appreciated! Helps with the algorithm and so more people can find the video.
is any thing open?
Yes, most shops and dining are all open! 😊
I was there for two weeks in January (2022) and I feel that they have let the homeless problem get out of hand. Way out of hand.
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What is the name of that bird in that big massive tree?
?
The bird is called a zebra dove.
Is this Hawaii or any other garish overpriced city that has lost its soul??
First off, thanks for watching. Hawaii is the state with multiple islands, each with its own unique personality. This one is the island of Oahu. It’s the city of Honolulu & Waikiki is a neighborhood of a hotel district about 1 mile across with lots of hotels, restaurants & shopping. This video shows a snippet of the hotels area so people who stay in Waikiki can get a feel for where things are in relation to where they are staying. It’s a narrated walking tour I made while out on an afternoon exercise stroll.
Wow super nice video
Mahalo!!