Oʻahu is home to some of Hawaiʻi’s most well-known bakeries that have been satisfying sweet cravings for generations. From a classic hot malasada to cream pies, here’s how HAWAIʻI Magazine readers ranked the best bakeries on Oʻahu in our the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Leonard’s Bakery View this post on Instagram A […]
Oʻahu is home to some of the most iconic restaurant establishments in Hawai‘i. As residents and visitors navigate the island, finding an affordable and delicious bite is oh-so satisfying. From hefty plate lunches to Japanese noodle dishes, here are the best cheap eats on Oʻahu, as voted by our readers. 1. Zippy’s Since its opening
Known for its volcanoes and black-sand beaches, the largest of the Hawaiian Islands is also a great place to get away and experience true opulence. Surround yourself in tropical beauty while you soak up the sun from the comfort of one of these luxury hotels—your picks in our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Hilton Waikoloa
From parrotfish and butterfly fish to Moorish idol and yellow tang, many of Hawaiʻi’s most colorful and rare creatures are in the surrounding seas. With its crystal clear waters and interesting coral formations, Kauaʻi provides ideal conditions to explore this underwater world. So, grab a snorkel and pair of fins and check out the snorkeling
Raw seafood salad known as poke (pronounced poh-kay) has been around since ancient Hawaiians feasted on freshly caught fish they seasoned with seaweed, sea salt and kukui nuts. Today, poke can be found throughout the U.S., but when you’re looking for the best poke around, there’s no place like Hawaiʻi. 1. Da Poke Shack
White rice topped with a hamburger patty, sunny eggs and smothered in brown gravy — and you have the loco moco. It’s a humble dish that is about as iconic as they come in Hawaiʻi. From mom-and-pop shops to local chain restaurants, you can always find a place and a reason to dig into a
You’re on vacation in Hawaiʻi. The least you can do is get the family and friends you’ve left behind something from the Islands. Here are the best places to get souvenirs on Oʻahu, as voted by our readers. So you know these shops are legit. 1. Hilo Hattie View this post on Instagram
There were many beloved restaurants in Hawaiʻi—Alan Wong’s Honolulu, 12th Ave Grill, Da Kitchen—that didn’t survive the pandemic. And then there are ones that opened during this unprecedented time, offering unique dishes and focusing on local ingredients in unexpected ways. Here are the Top 5 Best New Restaurants in Hawaiʻi, voted by you, in our 2022
Hawaiʻi’s beaches are among the best in the world. The golden coasts and sparkling waters help define the Islands as a tropical paradise. Compiling a list of the best shorelines is nearly impossible, so we asked our readers. The results are here and these are the beaches from around the Islands that HAWAIʻI Magazine readers
Lahaina once again tops the list of Best Towns in Hawaiʻi, as voted by our readers. And we’re not surprised. This oceanfront town on Maui has everything you could want—restaurants, shops, ocean views and, of course, that laid-back vacay vibe. Here are the Top 5 towns, voted on by HAWAIʻI Magazine readers, that help define
