Why is Ocean View one of the fastest-growing towns in Hawaii? Affordable land, big views, a vast range of elevations and mini-climates to choose from, great growing conditions, and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Resources: 3 grocery stores, 3 gas stations, a post office, ACE hardware, restaurants, and multiple retailers and services.
Off grid or on-grid (with electricity, cable and wifi) – your choice.
Originally developed by the Crawford family (of Crawford Oil fame) in the 1950s.
Close by: Great hiking at Manuka State Park and the Kahuku section of Volcanoes National Park – both just a few minutes away. Coffee, citrus and Mac nut farms, and multiple farmers’ markets.
About 20 minutes away: Golf at Discovery Harbor, and the historic agricultural town of Na’alehu
About half an hour away: Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, South Point (the southern-most spot in the USA), Wittington State Beach Park, and the fishing village of Miloli’i with its Honomalino Beach.
About 45 minutes: Great snorkeling at both Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay, The Place of Refuge National Monument, and great swimming at Ho’okena beach.
About an hour: Kailua Kona to the north, and the bulk of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to the east.