The sands and waters off Waikiki will play host to the 30th annual Duke Kahanamoku Beach Challenge this Sun., March 15. The one-day only event will bring traditional Hawaiian competitive events, outrigger canoe races, entertainment and a craft fair to the Duke Kahanamoku Beach and Lagoon fronting the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki and the Duke […]
On Thurs., March 26, Hawaii will celebrate Prince Kuhio Day. The state holiday honors the memory and accomplishments of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole on his birth date. Prince Kuhio was one of the members of the royal family next in line to become king when Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown in 1894, ending the Hawaiian monarchy.
Last summer we asked our more than 200,000-strong HAWAII Magazine reader ohana to share their favorite Hawaii things for our third annual Readers’ Choice Awards. They came out in droves, submitting thousands of ballots filled with their nominations for Hawaii’s best hotels, resorts, bed-and-breakfasts, indoor and outdoor activities, places to nosh, swim and snorkel, go
If a cold craft beer on the beach sounds amazing right now, then you’ll probably really love what’s happening in Kailua-Kona this weekend. Three days of beer-centric events and activities kick off on Thursday and culminate in the 20th annual Kona Brewers Festival this Sat., March 14. The main event takes place at the Courtyard
The Polynesian Voyaging Society‘s (PVS) traditional double-hulled voyaging canoe, the Hokulea, is currently celebrating its 40th birthday. Instead of the typical birthday song, members of the society may be found singing along to a custom track made in honor of the canoe’s current voyage. Composed by Hawaii artist Chucky Boy Chock and featuring guests Jack
One of Hawaii’s most popular plate lunch dishes, deliciously showcasing the state’s cultural fusion, is shoyu chicken. Shoyu, a borrowed Japanese word for soy sauce, adds saltiness and umami to otherwise ordinary chicken. The shoyu juices and chicken grease are perfect for sopping up with heaps of steaming white rice. The dish goes down even
Last summer we asked our more than 200,000-strong HAWAII Magazine reader ohana to share their favorite Hawaii things for our third annual Readers’ Choice Awards. They came out in droves, submitting thousands of ballots filled with their nominations for Hawaii’s best hotels, resorts, bed-and-breakfasts, indoor and outdoor activities, places to nosh, swim and snorkel, go
We know Hawaii is gorgeous, but this is a vantage we don’t often see. While the Big Island’s residents and visitors were hiking, enjoying the beach, eating plate lunches and generally going about their day last Saturday, European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti was hovering some 200 miles above them taking this picture. The mostly-cloudless
The first flight of Alaska Airlines’ new direct route between San Diego and Kailua-Kona is expected to land on Hawaii Island this evening. This morning the airline announced an introductory fare sale for the route—$199 one-way tickets. Introductory fares, which include all taxes and fees, must be purchased by next Mon., March 9 for travel
The Honolulu Festival, one of the state’s premier cultural events, returns for its 21st year this weekend. If you’re on Oahu, be sure to check out this free and open to the public event featuring cultural performances, dancing, fireworks, exhibits, workshops, a parade and more. The festival’s events will be held in locations throughout Waikiki
In February 2015, President Obama signed a proclamation bringing Hawaii’s newest national monument into existence. Honouliuli, the site of a former prisoner of war and Japanese internment camp used during WWII, joined seven other Hawaii land units and one trail managed by the National Park Service. The seven land units include two national parks, three
Hamakua-grown cucumbers, fresh caught ahi, Alaea sea salt, Molokai sweet potatoes and Maui’s Upcountry Waipoli greens are just some of the local ingredients receiving special mentions on Hawaii restaurant menus for Localicious Hawaii. The month-long culinary event, now in its second year, took root in 126 restaurants throughout the state this week and will continue
