Who doesn’t love a lūʻau? And Oʻahu has some of the best. Don’t believe us? Check out this list, all voted as the best in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Paradise Cove View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paradise Cove (@paradisecoveluau) Sprawling across a beautiful 12-acre beachfront estate, Paradise […]
Oʻahu is a hiker’s paradise, with dozens of state-run trails snaking all over the island. Here are the Top 5 Oʻahu hikes picked by our readers in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Diamond Head Summit Trail The trail that leads up to the summit of Lēʻahi (aka Diamond Head) is one of the most
Maui has some of the best beaches in Hawaiʻi—maybe even the world—from the golden coastline of Kāʻanapali Bay to the sunset shores of Mākena Beach. In fact, the island boasts more than 30 miles of beautiful beaches. Ranking them, though, is the challenge. Luckily, we left that up to you! Here are the Top 5
There’s no place in the world that loves Spam as much as we do in Hawaiʻi. So it’s no surprise the Islands host one of the biggest—and, arguably, the best—festival devoted to the beloved canned meat. The Waikīkī Spam Jam celebrates its 20th year this Saturday, with a block party in Waikīkī from 4 to
From a beachfront Disney-themed property to uber-luxe resorts, there are so many places to choose to stay on Oʻahu. But if you’re traveling with kids, a comfortable and family-friendly hotel with spacious rooms, keiki activities and fun pools are a must. Read on to see which resorts placed in the Top 5 in this year’s
Are you one of those travelers who loves browsing local bookstores? (You are our people!) Hawaiʻi has a bunch of cool independently owned book shops across the Islands, from the beloved Talk Story Bookstore in Hanapēpē on Kauaʻi to Big Island BookBuyers in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island. Honolulu has its own collection of indie bookstores,
When you think of Hawaiʻi, you think of beaches—and the Islands are home to some of the world’s best. Putting together a list of the best beaches is nearly impossible—so we asked our readers. The results are in, and here are the best beaches from around the Islands that HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love the most in
Aloha wear has long been a symbol of Hawai‘i’s cultural heritage and the upcoming exhibit “Fashioning Aloha” at the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), opening on April 12, takes viewers on a deep dive through nearly 90 years of aloha wear, showcasing 53 garments including holoku, mu‘umu‘u, holomu‘u and aloha shirts. The exhibit takes the
Step back in time and into the heart of Hawaiian hospitality at the Old Lahaina Lūʻau, which reopened its doors on March 12 following a seven-month hiatus. The return of Old Lahaina Lūʻau marks a historic milestone and a beacon of hope after the Aug. 8 wildfire that destroyed Lahaina Town, including homes inhabited by
Hawaiʻi is the only U.S. state with two officials languages—English and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian. The language had been banned in the public education system in 1896; Hawaiʻi was annexed by the U.S. two years later. The language was on the verge of vanishing. Then, in 1978 the state constitution gave the Hawaiian language the
Located about 34 miles west of Waikīkī is Kapolei, deemed Oʻahu’s second city about 50 years ago. The idea was to build up this mostly residential area to shorten the commutes for those who live in Central and West Oʻahu. There are government offices here and, over the years, shopping centers, restaurants and other attractions
Got a sweet tooth—and love Maui, too? Then this post is for you! We’ve rounded up some of the most popular desserts on Maui right now, from giant stuffed cookies to dreamy cream pies. 1. Da Half Baked, Maui Cookie Lady With a shop in Makawao, Maui Cookie Lady is best known for her colossal
