*This story was originally published on Jan. 22, 2019, and updated in September 2025. It’s early on a Thursday morning, the sun is just beginning to rise over North Kohala and I’m staring up at the king himself. Standing regally with his right arm outstretched, the King Kamehameha statue looks out over the small […]
SPAM musubi are synonymous with the local Hawaiʻi diet. A simple combination of white rice, SPAM, nori (seaweed), there’s really nothing better than a freshly made SPAM musubi—except for a free one. READ MORE: The History of 5 Local Grinds in Hawaiʻi L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is celebrating the 5th annual National SPAM Musubi on Aug.
This story was originally published on Feb. 20, 2020. Hawaiʻi’s first premier big wave surf spot wasn’t always Waimea on Oʻahu or Peʻahi (aka Jaws) on Maui. It was a break located on the west side of Oʻahu, just up the coast from Waiʻanae, called Mākaha. In the 1930s, surfing in Hawaiʻi was very different
The early morning sun streaks through monkeypod trees as my wife, Kaila, and I walk the aisles of the Kapi‘olani Community College Farmers Market, run by the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau. Here, dozens of local farms and businesses sell their produce and products every week. And, it turns out, it’s also the perfect starting point for
There are too many places to eat in Wahiawā for us to cover them all, so we’ve listed our five favorite spots below. 1. Koa Pancake House View this post on Instagram A post shared by Koa Pancake House (@koapancakehouse) Everything you’d want from a hometown diner, Koa Pancake House serves local-style breakfast
I don’t often stop in Wahiawā. I’ve driven through it hundreds of times—growing up on the North Shore, I’d pass by the town on my way to, well, anywhere. Now that I live in Honolulu, I zip through Wahiawā on my way to surf in the country, but rarely do I stop. But the area
A chic sign welcomes me into the relaxed lobby of Waikiki Malia and I take a moment to appreciate my new surroundings—it’s an oasis away from the busy Waikīkī streets outside. This hotel mixes luxury with affordability, offering visitors or staycationing residents a new place to stay that places its guests in the heart of
A fraction of a second. That’s what it’s all about. The late-night track preps. The early morning tow. The money. The time. All for a fraction of a second. On the west coast of Kaua‘i, past the small country town of Kekaha—where, for many, farmers markets and shoreline fishing are the premier weekend activities—lies a
Hana Hou Hilo bustles with energy. Once an antiques and collectibles store focused on Hawaiiana and Oceania art and accessories, the boutique in sleepy Hilo town now sells an assortment of locally made goods, curated jewelry and apparel, as well as zero-waste, sustainably made products. And it all started with a wahine (woman) and her
Thinking about traveling to Hawaiʻi, but can’t afford it? Then it’s time for you to jump on these Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings. With accommodations slashing prices across all islands for travel dates extending well into next year, now is the time to place those reservations once and for all. Here are all of
Iao Valley has been closed since early May, as COVID-19 forced many of Hawaiʻi’s state parks to shut down operations until the virus was more contained or—at least—better understood. And so, ʻĪao Valley began allowing visitors back into its cradle of primordial bliss last Saturday, November 21. Its short hiking path, and iconic view of Kuka‘emoku,
Thanksgiving in Hawaiʻi is a truly unique experience. From unusual but oh-so-ʻono appetizers and entrees to large—like really large—family gatherings, Turkey Day is done a bit differently here in the Islands. But this year, like every other holiday in 2020, things will also be different due to the pandemic. To talk all about Thanksgiving, Cat and
