O‘ahu: The Latest
Why We Eat Mochi on New Year’s in Hawaiʻi
The soft, chewy traditional Japanese rice cake is a tasty way to celebrate the new year.
This Pau Hana Spot in Downtown Honolulu Isn’t Just for Working Professionals
With its refreshed, locally inspired menu, The Dotted Line is a destination for breakfast, lunch and after-work get-togethers.
Explore a Winter Wonderland at ’Twas the Light Before Christmas on Ice
This monthlong immersive light experience is back—and with an 8,000 square-foot-indoor ice rink.
An Iconic North Shore Bar Returns to Kick Off the Winter Surf Season—But Only for a Limited Time
After five years of closure, The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay is reviving the storied spot for kamaʻāina and resort guests to celebrate the island’s legendary surf culture.
Find a Charming Hawaiian Christmas Tree at Helemano Farms
In the central town of Wahiawā is Oʻahu’s only locally owned and operated Christmas tree farm.
Honolulu City Lights Flips the Switch on the Holiday Season This Weekend
Now in its 41st year, the month-long celebration continues to welcome thousands of residents and visitors to Honolulu Hale and the Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds.
Celebrate the Holidays with Afternoon Tea in Honolulu
These Honolulu spots are perfect for a holiday celebration.
Experience a Royal Night at ʻIolani Palace
Celebrate Queen Kapiʻolani’s legacy with exclusive evening tours featuring historic rooms, live performances and commemorative keepsakes.
Bishop Museum Welcomes Last Known Survivor of Rare Hawaiian Snail Genus
Believed to be the final survivor of its genus, the endangered snail has found refuge at the museum’s captive rearing center. The public can meet it at the 2025 Kāhuli Festival on Oct. 25.
Local Chef Alan Wong Set to Open Restaurant at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort
The James Beard Award-winning chef and Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine pioneer will open Alan Wong’s at the Honolulu hotel, replacing its signature restaurant, Hōkū’s, in early 2026.
The Remarkable Story of the First Women to Paddle the Kaiwi Channel
These are the determined all-female paddling crews who were the first to dare the Molokaʻi to Oʻahu crossing, a race once restricted to men.
16 of Our Favorite Things to Do on Oʻahu
You’ll find adventure around every corner.
A Legacy of Aloha: Waikīkī’s Long-Standing Resorts
Among the iconic institutions, this independent resort continues to welcome guests with warm hospitality.
Here’s How We Make the Best Hawaiian Plate Ever
If we were to craft the best Hawaiian plate ever, here’s where we’d go for all the ingredients.
With a New Partnership and Ticket System, It’s Now Easier to Explore One of the Most Unique Museums in Hawaiʻi
The Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design on Oʻahu is expanding tour offerings thanks to a collaboration with Bishop Museum.