Not all that long ago, in a city far, far away (from Honolulu), there were many people who swore Hilo had the best okazuya in Hawaii. So what if most of those people lived in Hilo? It was true. The breed of take-out lunch shop known as okazuya—a Hawaii-born amalgam of the Japanese words “okazu” […]
Hawaii is hikers’ nirvana, with trails on every island for every level of hiking experience, over multiple varieties of terra firma (and not-so-firma), showcasing every measure of our Islands’ world-renowned diversity of landscapes, climate zones and unsurpassed natural wonder. Below you’ll find six great Oahu hikes grouped by proficiency level. Have fun out there and bring lots
Here’s a blast back to HAWAII Magazine’s 2014 Outdoor Issue and a photo that itself deserves “One Last Look.”
Four ingredients. That’s all you’ll ever find in every five-ounce bottle of Adoboloco hot sauce. Kosher apple cider vinegar. Hawaiian sea salt. Garlic. And one of several organic pepper varieties—habañero, ghost, jalapeño and Hawaiian chili pepper, among them—Tim Parsons procures locally or grows on his small Kihei farm. No xanthan gum here. (Take that, Tapatio and
My nose is the first instrument of my five senses activated as I approach the worn-down, wood structure that has long been home to Waiahole Poi Factory. The salt-kissed, meaty aroma of kalua pig wafts out of a small serving window onto busy, two-lane Kamehameha Highway as I take my place in the customer queue. Studying
HAWAII Magazine’s March/April 2015 Outdoors Issue hit newsstands this week. Its stunning cover—of Oahu’s Koolau mountain range from Kaneohe Bay by photographer Cameron Brooks—sets the pace for what you’ll find inside: pages chock-full of Hawaii insider tips for the outdoors, activities to try and an exploration of the facets of Hawaii that make it such
It’s no secret that Hawaii has an abundance of delicious dining options. In fact, HAWAII Magazine dedicates an entire issue to the Islands’ food and foodie culture each year! Wondering where to go next time you’re in the Islands? We’ve got a roundup of the 10 best restaurants in three different price ranges courtesy of
Wondering what to do on your next Hawaii vacation after you’ve logged a few hours lounging at the beach? Consider visiting one of the state’s many informative museums to learn about Hawaii’s history, science or culture. Or, take a picnic to one of Hawaii’s national, state or county parks. Today we’re sharing Hawaii’s top 10
HAWAII Magazine’s March/April 2015 issue, our third annual Readers’ Choice Awards edition, hit newsstands this week. Inside you’ll find pages chock-full of stunning images and insider tips guaranteed to guide you through and transport you to Hawaii. It’s one of our largest issues to date! Here’s a sneak peek:
