There’s no better way to explore the natural beauty of Oʻahu than by hiking. You’ll venture into native rainforests, marvel at panoramic views of the coastline and see places most visitors don’t—and burn off that breakfast, too. So if you like to stay active on your vacations or you’re brand-new to hiking, Oʻahu has dozens […]
When it comes to finding and planning fun activities, think of an itinerary that’s appropriate for all ages. Fill your day with these memorable experiences that your family will still be talking about back home. Check Out Rare Species of Marine Life (Mā‘alaea, Maui) Take a trip to an aquarium that’s home to colorful displays
Bust out the reef-safe sunscreen and plan a beach day. When you’re deciding on which beach to go to, consider amenities like clean restrooms, keiki-friendly waves and easy parking. Here are our favorite beaches that make for a fun day out for the whole family. Hanauma Bay (Honolulu, O‘ahu) Fun for the whole family, Hanauma
From restaurants helmed by James Beard Award winners to hole-in-the-wall eateries that have been around for generations, Oʻahu boasts a wide array of restaurants, cafés, bakeries, food trucks and takeout spots that will satisfy every craving. Here are 12 of the hottest—and coolest—eateries on the island that you need to add to your itinerary for
On Tuesday scientists announced that Hawaiʻi’s two active volcanoes—Mauna Loa and Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island—have stopped erupting. Kīlauea has long been a draw on Hawaiʻi Island and began erupting again on September 2021, with a crater lake visible from inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. But it was the massive Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active
Updated Wednesday, Dec. 8, 4 a.m. The eruption of Mauna Loa continues today, though the flow has been slowing down as it approaches the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (aka Saddle Road). Fissure 3 remains the only active fissure, feeding the lava flow downslope. As of yesterday, the flow front was about 1.8 miles from the
Oʻahu is the most popular island with visitors of all the Hawaiian Islands—and there’s a reason why. OK, there are tons of reasons why. Known as the Gathering Place, Oʻahu is the third-largest of the Hawaiian Islands and home to about 1 million people—that’s over two-thirds of Hawaiʻi’s total population. In pre-COVID 2019, 60% of
No one wants to hear the words “active volcano” and “advisory level” in the same sentence—especially if you’re planning a trip to Hawaiʻi Island, where two of the world’s most active volcanoes are located. But don’t worry—the threat of an eruption from Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, isn’t expected, according to the Hawaiʻi
Once you make the turn past the Makapu‘u Lookout, heading north, the road curves along the steep cliffs of the Ko‘olau Mountains and a rugged coastline appears. In the distance are two islets—rabbit-shaped Mānana and smaller Kāohikaipu— and across the sky ‘iwa birds twist and glide. You are in God’s Country. Waimānalo is a small
Each year Honolulu-based Mana Up Hawaiʻi hosts a 12-week accelerator program for Hawaiʻi entrepreneurs, helping them bring their products to market. The program culminates with a Product Showcase event, where participants present a 3-minute pitch to a live audience. The 90-minute show will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube on Thursday. For the first time since
Don’t get confused: Hawaiʻi Island is not where Honolulu is. (That’s Oʻahu.) But this is the island that’s home to an active volcano—Kīlauea—and the world’s tallest mountain (from base to peak)—Mauna Kea. It’s often referred to as the Big Island, and for good reason. Spanning 10,931 square miles, Hawaiʻi Island is nearly twice as big
Maybe you’ve tried to visit the famed Lanikai Beach on Oʻahu on a three-day weekend only to be met with no parking signs along Mokulua and ʻAʻalapapa drives in the residential neighborhood. Or maybe you’ve spent hours circling the Windward Oʻahu neighborhood, driving up and down the narrow side streets looking for parking near one
