At 9:30 p.m. I sat at a table outside of Fête restaurant and watched a four-piece band set up on the corner of Hotel Street and Nuʻuanu Avenue on Oʻahu. “This guy comes every weekend,” co-owner of Fête Chuck Bussler said of the drummer. “He shows up with different musicians each time. It’s great.” With […]
It’s not easy to drive around Oʻahu and see all of its top visitor attractions in one day, and honestly, it would probably cost you $20 in gas—so Ultimate Circle Island Tours’ discounted promo deal of $65 (normally a $105 experience) for a nine-hour round island tour of Oʻahu is quite a steal. Started during
I don’t often stop in Wahiawā. I’ve driven through it hundreds of times—growing up on the North Shore, I’d pass by the town on my way to, well, anywhere. Now that I live in Honolulu, I zip through Wahiawā on my way to surf in the country, but rarely do I stop. But the area
I’ve been visiting Choco leʻa, a charming chocolate boutique in Mānoa on Oʻahu, since it first opened 10 years ago. Its artisanal chocolates make perfect gifts for my kid’s teachers, my neighbors and, well, myself. I’m there a lot. In its 10th year—a milestone for a small business!—the shop has launched a new hands-on tour
Traveling to Hawaiʻi can be expensive. But in Waikīkī, one of the most popular towns in the Hawaiian Islands, you can spend an entire day wandering around this historic town without spending a penny. Here’s how. Read More: 22 Reasons Why We Love Waikīkī Right Now 1. Watch a Hula Show Launched this year, the Kilohana
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
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
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,
It’s not easy to see the best Oʻahu has to offer in one day. But that’s part of the charm of an around-the-island tour—you get a broad look at the highlights of the Gathering Isle in one big, whirlwind of a trip. It’s a busy, hectic day, but one that’s packed with fun, food and
If you haven’t been to the North Shore—or haven’t been in awhile—this blog is for you. We ventured out to the northern part of Oʻahu, which has long lured visitors with its winter surf and beach-y towns, to find new things to do—and eat. Here are nine new things you need to put on your
In operation since 1955, Waikīkī Beach Services prides itself on its long lineage of legendary, expert watermen, known as the Waikīkī beach boys, who have delivered memorable ocean experiences to numerous visitors throughout the last seven decades. Sharing traditional Hawaiian watersports with visitors is the cornerstone of the company’s mission statement. They share these traditions
Whether you’re new to the world of surfing or looking to improve your skills, the Jamie O’Brien School of Surf lets you experience it at one of the world’s most famous beaches. Located in the heart of Waikīkī, the School of Surf is the latest venture of North Shore native and professional surfer Jamie O’Brien.
