Known for its all-day breakfast and addictive Coco Puffs, Liliha Bakery has been local favorite since it opened in 1950. Starting today, Aug. 31, the bakery opens its fifth location, this time in Pearl Highlands Center in Central Oʻahu. It opened its fourth location in November 2021 in the International Market Place—its only in Waikīkī. […]
Following an 18-day closure, the popular Nāhuku lava tube in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened after the National Park Service deemed it safe enough for visitors to return. The walk-through lava tube—formerly known as the Thurston Lava Tube—had been moving more than usual. Park officials were concerned the tube was widening, making the large
Planning a trip to Oʻahu this winter and thinking of staying in a vacation rental and not a hotel? There’s a new law going into effect Oct. 23 that will increase the minimum stay at a short-term rental—think Airbnb or Vrbo—in a non-resort area from 30 to 90 days. The controversial bill was passed by
Two areas on Hawaiʻi Island—both ecologically and culturally important—will now be managed by a government agency, with the hopes of protecting these natural resources. A roughly 1,260-acre parcel in Waiea on the western flank of Mauna Loa has been designated as part of the State Natural Area Reserve (NAR) system managed by the Hawaiʻi Department
Nāhuku at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is closed until further notice—once again. The walk-through lava tube, formerly known as Thurston Lava Tube, is one of the top attractions at the national park. A half-mile loop leads visitors through a verdant rainforest to the 500-year-old cave. But on Sunday, park officials closed the lava tube.
Planning a trip to Hawaiʻi soon? Then you’ll want—need, even!—our list of winners in our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. Find out which beaches to hit, what loco mocos to eat and what hotels to book. Use this list to plan your Hawaiʻi itinerary, from best places to snorkel, which hotels are family-friendly, and what restaurants
As the Islands reopen to visitors, HAWAIʻI Magazine is thrilled to continue being a portal to local culture, fascinating history, picturesque landscapes and of course culinary adventures. With every issue, we provide tips to help you plan your next visit to the Islands or remember a once-in-a-lifetime stay. And if you’re a current or former
Starting on Sunday, the Biden administration dropped the COVID-19 testing requirement for inbound air travelers from abroad, ending one of the last government mandates on travel since the beginning of the pandemic two years ago. That means negative COVID-19 tests are no longer required from travelers coming into the U.S.—including Hawaiʻi—from international cities. The Centers
After two years of virtual concerts, the Honolulu Zoo Society’s Wildest Show is back this summer in Waikīkī. These popular outdoor concerts on the lawn at the Honolulu Zoo are held on Wednesday evenings and feature live local entertainment from Hawaiʻi’s top leading musicians. The five-week series takes place every Wednesday evening from June 29
Hawaiʻi’s Department of Land and Natural Resources announced ʻĪao Valley State Monument on the island of Maui will be closed beginning Aug. 1, 2022. The park is expected to remain closed until Jan. 15, 2023, for the final phase of a slope stabilization project and parking lot improvements. This comes on the heels of another
Two Hawaiʻi beaches made the 2022 Top 10 Beach List—but none topped it. Oʻahu’s Duke Kahanamoku Beach and Maui’s Wailea Beach were ranked No. 5 and No. 8, respectively, in the ranking by coastal expert Stephen Leatherman—aka Dr. Beach—a professor at Florida International University. Topping the list was Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach, in the Outer Banks
