Trying to decide on what the best beaches in Hawaii Island are is no easy task. Fortunately, HAWAIʻI Magazine readers did the hard work for us by voting in our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards, choosing their five favorite beaches in this all-star list of Big Island coastlines. 1. Hāpuna Beach One of the longest stretches […]
If you’re like me, you’re already looking for cheap flights and hotel rooms on Hawaiʻi Island. News about the most recent eruption at Kīlauea—which started on Sept. 10 and continues to amaze with fountaining lava within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater—has sent visitors flocking to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this week. Hilo is one of my favorite towns
Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island began erupting yesterday, sending fountains of lava 80 feet in the air and putting on a show for visitors. The eruption remains contained to the Halemaʻumaʻu summit crater and is not threatening any communities. Although lava may be visible from many areas and overlooks surrounding Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes
Is there a more perfect meal than brunch? It combines the sweet offerings of breakfast—think crispy-edged pancakes and stuffed French toast—with the savory bites of lunch. And everything is topped with an egg! Oʻahu has no shortage of breakfast and brunch spots, from staples like Zippy’s Restaurants (where you can order breakfast all day in
Planning a trip to Maui—but not sure if you should go? Many visitors are opting to postpone or cancel vacations to Maui right now, three weeks after deadly wildfires destroyed Lahaina and killed at least 115 people. But the state is urging people to keep their travel plans to the Valley Isle—just don’t visit West
A stroll down rice street in Līhu‘e, under the sporadic shade of monkeypod and palm trees, leads to the historic County Building in the center of town, past the great lawn. Often the location for community gatherings, the Kaua‘i County Building is a nod to the past; it’s the oldest operating government building in the
Updated Thursday, Aug. 24, 6:30 a.m. It has been over two weeks since a deadly wildfire torn through the historic coastal town of Lahaina on Maui, leaving at least 115 people dead. More than 1,000 people—many children—are still missing. The fires also caused more than $5 billion in damage. President Biden and First Lady Dr.
Everything tastes better in Hawai‘i, right? We found five treats that are even better served in unique vessels, from fruit shells to Spam cans. Soft Serve in a Pineapple View this post on Instagram A post shared by Banán (@banan) Banán is known for Instagram-worthy bowls of its plant-based soft serve made from
Maui County officials confirmed 55 deaths so far from the catastrophic Lāhainā wildfire, that number expected to rise in the coming days as search-and-rescue efforts continue. “It’s a heartbreaking day,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, in a news conference yesterday. “Without a doubt, what we saw is catastrophic.” Added Maui Police Chief John Pelletier about
It’s been years in the making. Literally. Zippy’s Restaurants, the beloved restaurant chain with 22 locations on three islands, is scheduled to open its first location outside Hawaiʻi in October. And where else but Las Vegas? The roughly 7,000-square-foot restaurant and bakery will open at 10:10 a.m. on Oct. 10 at 7095 Badura Ave. It’s
Some of you might remember Shore Bird, the iconic oceanfront restaurant at the Outrigger Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort. It opened in 1979, a restaurant with one of the best views in Waikīkī and a grill-your-own-steak experience; it shuttered in 2017 after 38 years. But when the hotel planned an extensive, multimillion-dollar renovation, the plan was
