"I moved to Ocean View 30 years ago. Got two acres, built my own cottage. Just me and my dogs. Lots of freedom, lots of room. When I wake up all I can hear is birds. I love it."

"We chose Ocean View because that's where we could afford our dream house. The sunsets and the stars at night are amazing. Friendly people, too. It's one of the last places where normal working people can create their own version of paradise."

"We bought a small organic farm here. The climate is perfect - not hot like the coast, not too cold. We can grow almost anything."

"We lived on the water in Kona, then at 1000 feet in Waikoloa. We discovered that the ideal climate is at 2200-2600 feet. Mid-70s by day, and cool nights for sleeping. We had tons of options in OV."

"I'm just an old hippy from Alaska. Ocean View is my kind of place. Kind of a frontier vibe where people live and let live. Mind their own business. Feels like freedom in good weather."