Moving to Kona With Kids? Watch This Before You Decide

Описание: Aloha 🌺

If you’re thinking about raising your family in Kona, Hawaiʻi, you’re probably wondering what life here is really like — not just the postcard version.

As someone raising kids here, I want to give you an honest, balanced look at the good, the challenging, and the things nobody really talks about when it comes to family life on the Big Island.

In this video, I cover:

🌴 The Island Lifestyle
• Year-round outdoor living
• Surfing, swimming, hiking, paddling, soccer, golf, and beach days
• Why kids are naturally more active here
• The reality of fewer entertainment options compared to the mainland

🏫 Schooling in Kona — The Truth
• How Hawaiʻi’s public schools really compare
• Why many families homeschool or supplement academics

🤝 Community, Culture & Finding Friends
• Diversity, aloha spirit, and welcoming local communities
• How kids integrate quickly
• Why you have to be intentional about building your “ohana”

🌊 Safety & Infrastructure Realities
• Ocean awareness, lava terrain, and respecting nature
• Narrow roads, darker rural areas, and slower emergency response times
• Why Kona isn’t unsafe — it just requires mindfulness

✈️ Distance From Family & the Mainland
• The emotional and logistical reality of living far from relatives
• Building a “chosen ohana” when family is far away

⚖️ Final Thoughts
Kona can be an incredible place to raise a family if you value outdoor living, a slower pace, diversity, and community — but it does require intention, especially around schooling, safety, and support systems.

Thinking About Moving to Kona or Buying a Home in Hawaiʻi?

If you’re considering a move to the Big Island and want to understand both the lifestyle and the financing, I’m happy to help.

I’m Zenon Issel, a trusted mortgage broker on the Big Island, and I work with families relocating to Hawaiʻi to help them understand their loan options, costs, and what to expect before making the move.

📞 Call/Text: 808-443-7386
🌐 Website: www.mortgagesinhawaii.com

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Mahalo for watching 🤙
Best,
Zenon