I have a 3-year-old who doesn’t stop moving. Ever. So I’m always searching for activities on Oʻahu—where we live—that will occupy him long enough where I can sit for at least five minutes, maybe even check my Instagram. Here are 11 of our favorites: 1. The Honolulu Zoo, Waikīkī Photo: Catherine Toth Fox Photo: Catherine […]
We meet in the bustling kennel hallway of the Kaua‘i Humane Society. My broad-shouldered blind date steps from his kennel to sit at his handler’s feet, grinning up at her with a smitten smile and buttery brown eyes. “This is Beesly. Visitors tell me he loves the water,” Savannah says. On cue, Beesly rears up
It’s pretty hard to have a proper road trip in Hawaii. Driving from Oahu’s central city of Honolulu to the North Shore, for example, takes less than an hour (without traffic). This is not the case on Hawaii Island, which rightfully earns its moniker, the Big Island. Driving to and from the island’s two largest
Did you know Santa’s elves are real? At least, in Hawaii they are. But instead of working at a toy factory at the North Pole, these holiday helpers work in government buildings, juggling their day jobs as Honolulu city employees with their holiday seasonal assignments. And while they might not be making toys for the
Whether you want to spend a morning, afternoon or full day doing something good, these five volunteer opportunities not only help Hawaii but can also enrich your vacation. 1. Clean the coastlines, various islands View this post on Instagram A post shared by Surfrider Oʻahu Chapter (@surfrideroahu) If you’re looking for a beach
The new Ewa Wing Expansion at Ala Moana Center. Photo: Courtesy of Ala Moana Center Our editorial team walked the entire 55-acre mall, which boasts more than 2 million square feet of retail space and is one of the Top 10 biggest malls in the U.S. (It’s currently still the largest outdoor mall in America.)
It’s a nightmare that haunts every traveler: You’ve spent countless hours perfecting your ideal vacation itinerary, only to be welcomed by a downpour. Hawaii has its fair share of rainy days, especially this time of the year, but don’t let the cloudy skies get you down. Here are several ways you can make the most
Doughnuts may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Hawaii. But local bakeries have long whipped up tasty, unusual and downright delicious yeast and cake doughnuts that you should eat any day—not just on National Doughnut Day today. (Editor’s Note: There are two National Doughnut Days—today and the first Friday
The one thing I miss about living on the Mainland is the fall season: the leaves turning shades of red and gold, the crisp air, the reasons to wear cozy sweaters and head outdoors. The closest thing to that fall feeling in the Islands is a pumpkin patches complete with hayrides, sunflower fields and rows of the
I like to think that I’m in pretty good physical shape. I surf daily, go to yoga a few times a week and watch what I eat. But as I’m about 20 minutes into my kayaking journey to Na Mokulua, the two picturesque islands off the coast of Lanikai, I’ve come to realize that paddling a
When Oahu’s weather gets hot and humid, there’s only one thing on my mind: a nice, heaping serving of shave ice, soaked with flavorful syrup, drenched in condensed milk and topped with li hing mui powder. Today was no different, and to give my air conditioner a break, I grabbed my girlfriend and headed to
I do not have a green thumb. In fact, I pretty much have whatever is the opposite of a green thumb. I once tried planting basic herbs like basil and mint and failed miserably. I even killed a succulent my sister bought for me, in record time. So I was pleasantly surprised to find Waiahole
