Oahu chef Ed Kenney knows a thing or two (or three) about food that brings communities together with his trifecta of restaurants in homey Kaimuki: Town, Superette and Mud Hen Water. Now, with Mahina & Sun’s, at the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, he’s about to pop Waikiki’s tourist bubble. HAWAIʻI Magazine: Kaimuki is your comfort […]
Actor and former wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will host a free music and comedy event this Saturday, October 22 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Oahu—a tribute concert to America’s military and service members. Johnson, who spent the transformative years of his youth in Hawaii, is currently filming the sequel to “Jumanji” on
It’s no secret that Hawaii has its fair share of incredible, awe-inspiring waterfalls. For many waterfalls, the most mind-blowing feature of them would be their height. However, they’re difficult to officially scale because there isn’t a standardized way to classify them, let alone what defines a waterfall itself. Some people believe the criteria should include
From Hawaii Island to Kauai, check out these festivities bringing the community together. Whether it’s a celebration of food or a concert, there’s something for everyone. Molokai Festivals of AlohaOctober 7 & 8, 2016 A traditional Royal Court ceremony, poke contest, live music and a parade in Kaunakakai Town—chee hee! Don’t miss the Hoolaulea following
That epic view of Peahi isn’t going anywhere. No buildings, no mega supermarket chains—just waves. Following the approval of a $9.5 million deal on a 267-acre plot of land surrounding Peahi—the famous surf break on Maui’s north shore that’s also known as Jaws—by Maui County, officials pledge to keep the area from being developed. For
Let the countdown begin! Hawaii is just days away from the most respected and celebrated long-distance race for women in outrigger canoe paddling. On Sunday, September 25, the world-renowned competition, Na Wahine O Ke Kai, sets off from Molokai’s Hale O Lono Harbor to Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon in Waikiki. That’s 41 miles, non-stop, in the
Editor’s Note, June 2, 20201: Lānaʻi Cycles is no longer in operation. Fifteen. That’s the number of times I’ve counted my guide, Marcom Pascua, wave hello to a passing vehicle. He’s the co-founder of Lanai Cycles and we’re biking across the length of this island he calls home. Every car, pickup truck and hotel shuttle that
Cruise on through the Coconut Coast and chances are you’ve seen this colorful, little shanty tucked just off the road with a health-conscious menu just as colorful as its exterior. Most make plans to stop in for their creative dinner creations, but their latest operation arrives by way of the Hippie Cafe, a convenient counter
Queen Liliʻuokalani was the last ruling monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, remembered for her intellect, elegance and diligence towards Hawaiʻi’s citizens even in the face of the injustice she endured in the overthrow of her governance. Her nobility is readily apparent in her writings—famously, the historical memoir “Hawaiʻi’s Story by Hawaiʻi’s Queen”—but her storytelling
When you step inside the Kilauea visitor center, the first sign you notice is the one on everyone’s mind: “How do I see lava?” This burning question draws more than 1.5 million visitors annually from around the world, myself included, to this very spot at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) atop Kilauea’s caldera. Among other lava-seekers on this
August 24 marks the 126th birthday of Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku, a legend who goes by many names—The Big Kahuna, The Godfather of Surfing, Ambassador of Aloha, and simply, The Duke. Kahanamoku’s legacy and milestone achivements are well-known and documented: He’s credited for gifting the world the art and sport of surfing. He revolutionized
You’ve seen big-wave surfers collectively charge Waimea. You’ve seen impressive, mind-boggling lines carved out on Peahi. But this weekend in Waikiki, you’ll see an entirely different display on a wave where craftsmanship, costumes and childlike imagination take center stage. Granted it’s a far gentler wave than its north shore counterparts, it still packs a punch
