Get a birds-eye view of Honolulu from the top of Leahi. Photo: Getty Images EASY Leahi, more commonly referred to as Diamond Head, isn’t just for admiring from afar. In fact, hikers can trek to the top of Leahi via a trail built in 1908. The hike is short, at just under a mile to […]
As the travel industry has grown, we’ve seen more and more “budget” airlines offering cheap flights to and from Honolulu. The newest to throw its hat in the ring is Sun Country Airlines, a Minnesota-based carrier that has announced plans for flights between Daniel K. Inouye Airport and San Francisco. How budget are we talking?
Laie, situated neatly on Oahu’s northeast coastline, has everything that makes a small town in Hawaii so great: small hole-in-the wall restaurants, family-owned businesses and world-class beaches just steps away from the main thoroughfare. Just don’t expect much open on Sundays, as the town has a large Mormon community. So if you’ve already checked out
Photo: John Menard/Flickr Built in 1979 on land donated by Queen Liliuokalani, this Edo-style park and garden right on Hilo Bay is the perfect place to jog or walk. The park, which is one of the largest Edo-style parks outside of Japan, has ponds and tiny bridges and numerous banyan and bamboo trees to find
Hawaii has been in the headlines this year. After the eruption of Mauna Kea and the flooding on Kauai’s north shore, the USS Arizona Memorial closed indefinitely, and we here at HAWAII Magazine have been covering it all. Check out the list below to revisit our ten most popular stories of 2018. 1. 6 iconic
Late last November, family-owned and -operated Hawaii coffee farm Buddha’s Sanctuary won the highest honors at the Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products (AVPA) international coffee cupping competition, a prestigious event where the world’s best growers vie for awards and medals. This agricultural contest, held in Paris, received 117 entries from 25 different countries.
New Year’s in Hawaii is a big deal, as hotels, restaurants and bars throw some of the biggest bashes of the year. So there’s plenty of party options to choose from, such as a luxe-cruise experience or a mysterious masquerade ball as we say aloha to 2018, and, well, aloha to 2019. OAHU Buho Cocina
Dotted along the North Shore’s lengthy coastline are colorful communities and towns, each with their own sights and personalities. Pupukea’s Ehukai Beach Park. Photo: TropicalpixSingapore//Getty Images Pupukea The stretch of land that spans from Waimea Bay to Sunset Beach, Pupukea is home to many of Oahu’s best surf spots and beaches. You’ll want to find
Due to elevated levels of bacteria in the waters of Hanauma Bay, the beach has been closed to the public. Samples that were collected during a routine beach checkup show that the bay features a level of 137 enterococci per 100 ml of water. Enterococci is a bacteria which can cause nausea, ear infections, throat
Whether you’re an ocean fanatic or an avid hiker, you’ll find what you need on the 7-mile miracle. The North Shore of Oahu has got more than enough to cover both ends of the activity spectrum, from surf lessons with locals to weekly farmers markets and heiau hikes. Fledgling surfers are welcome at the Sunset Suratt Surf
With the holiday season in full swing, the deals have also arrived, and Hawaiian Airlines is offering cheap roundtrip tickets to Hawaii from departure cities such as San Francisco, Seattle and New York. However, potential flyers have to act fast, as this sale is only available today (12/11) and tomorrow (12/12). Booking dates must be
Opened in 1923, Hotel Lanai has always embraced its rustic charm. However, following a renovation started in May, the hotel reopened early this month with a fresh look while retaining its historic charm. Designed by John Milander Architects Inc., and renovated by Lanai Builders, the 10 guest rooms, main lobby, common areas and on-site restaurant
