One thing I've always appreciated about this show is how the producers and cast always make it a point to show their appreciation to the people of Hawaii. They do so by thanking us in the closing credits of each episode. I mean isht...we let them close off busy streets and our favorite establishments just so they can film.
But my most favorite way is the Sunset on the Beach season premiere (red carpet and all). The rest of the country has to wait a whole week to see it after we do.