Kamaaina (kama`aina)
(kah mah eye na)
Definition: locally born or native born citizen of Hawaii; many local merchants offer what's known as a kama`aina rate (discounted rate for locals)
In this section you will find services that are mainly for kamaaina. For eample, some services on the island of Kauai are generally needed for people who live here. Some of the links that you will find in this section are realty offices, mortgage brokers, car repair and buying a new or used car. Many people who live in other places often want to buy a house or condo on Kauai too. So, non-locals may want to use this section to find a good realtor or mortgage broker- if necessary. Also, it is not likely that vacationers are going to need their car fixed since it won't be here. But, if you do need a repair shop, this is the place to look for one. One perk for locals is that when you do live here, and have a hawaii state I.D. or driver's liscence, Kamaaina often will get a different rate than non-kamaaina would normally get.