The Makaha Valley has some of the best beaches on the island. The majestic mountains were picturesque with a welcoming site when the sun comes up over the hills in the morning. I enjoyed having breakfast on the lanai looking over the view of the valley to the ocean. At dusk I enjoyed the warm trade winds blowing across the front entrance balcony were I would sometimes just lean on the railing and watch the sun go down behind the ocean. Waianae had a very laid-back easy going charm to it. More than once locals called me uncle out of respect. The neighborhood has an old Hawaii feel to it and I hope that tourism doesn't change that like it has in Haleiwa. At least I had the chance to enjoy the country feel of this town as it is now.