Retiring to Kona From San Diego | Lifestyle, Cost & Real Estate

Are you living in the San Diego region and thinking of retiring? Are you wondering what life in Kona might actually be like in your retirement years?

We have lived in Kailua Kona for twenty years after growing up in Northern California. As Realtors who help people relocated to Hawaii Island, we share our thoughts after exploring San Diego and La Jolla to compare what life is like there with life here in Kailua-Kona — especially for people who are thinking about retiring and starting a new chapter.

We talk about the things that make Kona appealing for retirement, including the active outdoor lifestyle, year-round warm weather, smaller-town community, access to the ocean, hiking, snorkeling, local food and the slower pace of life.

But we also talk about the things you need to be prepared for when moving from San Diego to Hawaii — including the smaller selection of shopping and restaurants, island logistics, condo living, HOA fees, property taxes and the differences in real estate.

If you're retiring soon and wondering whether Hawaii could be the right fit for you, we hope this gives you a more realistic look at what making the move could be like.

Thinking about retiring in Hawaii or buying a home on the Big Island? We’d love to help you understand the neighborhoods, lifestyle and real estate options here.

Julie and Eric Ziemelis
808-333-1004
[email protected]
www.365HawaiiRE.com
License RS 85062

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:32 Thinking about Retiring in Kona?
3:19 Keauhou Bay - Golf course living near the ocean
4:10 What are the similarities between San Diego and Kona?
5:30 Prospect Ave Vs Ali'i Drive
6:08 What are the differences between San Diego and Kona
9:31 Dukes Restaurant San Diego
9:50 Dining scene San Diego vs Kona
13:54 Cost of Housing San Diego vs Kona
14:32 Property Tax San Diego vs Kona
15:15 House vs Condo Kona
24:35 Things we love about Kona
26:51 Resources for moving