I live on Oahu and have been to the outer islands a lot. It is pricier here
for sure but I am guessing the $15 burgers are to be found in hotels because
I haven't seen any. Kua Aina's in Haleiwa has been in business for 30+
years and you can get a 1/2 pounder avo-burger for $5. No ka oi!
The blue tents on the beaches are an on going problem - they kick them out
of one area and they slowly migrate to another. There are plenty of
beaches here and most are blue tent free. Kailua beach on Oahu is rated
in the top ten in the world almost every year along with Lanikai which is
right next door.
It isn't perfect here, but there are plenty of pluses. The politics suck but the
weather is great for someone who has too much pineapple juice in the blood.
Like anywhere else, you can focus on the positives, or be miserable.
