When I was 9, I almost drowned at Waimea Bay on O‘ahu’s North Shore. My dad, a seasoned waterman, knew there was a swell on the way, but the bay looked flat and picturesque that morning as I floated in the shorebreak on my bodyboard. But from there, things changed fast: A rip current dragged […]
In November 2018, Hawaiʻi Forest & Trail expanded to Oʻahu, with three tours that did what the Hawaiʻi Island-based tour company did best: connect people to Hawaiʻi’s natural beauty. SEE ALSO: Tour Company Hawaiʻi Forest & Trail Expands to Oʻahu But this year it’s adding one more thing we people love about the Islands: food.
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
Raised on O‘ahu’s North Shore, award-winning photographer Clark Little is best known for capturing the extraordinary beauty of the shorebreak. And it all started because his wife wanted a photo of the ocean to hang on their bedroom wall. That honey-do-list item has turned into a full-on career. In a short time, Little gained critical
It may seem hard to believe Alan Wong, a James Beard Award winner and pioneer of the groundbreaking Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement, who has cooked alongside some of the world’s greatest chefs and reimagined ethnic cuisine in the Islands, would prefer to eat beef stew—“the watery, tomato-y kine, not the thick, brown kine”—than a fancy
It was tense for Oahu’s John John Florence at the 2019 Billabong Pipeline Masters. He lost in the quarterfinals against his longtime rival, Gabriel Medina of Brazil, and his Olympic qualification was at risk of being taken by 11-time world champion Kelly Slater. If Slater won the contest outright, he would overtake Florence in the
This is literally a gingerbread house fit for royalty. The culinary team at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa spent two months planning, baking and constructing a gingerbread structure inspired by Iolani Palace, the only official state residence of royalty in the U.S. and home to the Hawaiian Kingdom’s last two monarchs, King
You want to escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, celebrate a special occasion with a group of friends or have a date with that special someone. But you don’t want a pricey all-day excursion. A sunset cocktail cruise on the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises may be a solution. At just $89 per person,
Over the weekend, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell signed into effect one of the strictest disposable plastic bans in the nation, Bill 40. The bill, which was supported by local environmentalist groups, was approved by the Honolulu City Council on Dec. 4 in a 7-2 vote. Bill 40 will partially go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021,
The color red can symbolize love and passion. But it’s also the color of high-quality ahi (yellowfin tuna), which, let’s face it, poke lovers are passionate about. So Redfish Poke Bar by Foodland is the perfect name for the local grocery chain’s newest venture: a poke counter and bar located at Salt at Our Kakaako
Not done with your Christmas shopping? We feel you. Here’s a list of 22 Hawaii-inspired, island-themed gifts for anyone on your shopping list—including you. For Kids Keiki Kaukau Wooden Food Play Set Photo: Courtesy of Hawaii Says Hi Kauai-based Hawaii Says Hi has a slew of great locally made gifts, from handcrafted soaps to extra-large
In 2014, Pineapple Palaka launched its high-end neckties that blend modern Hawaiian prints with its signature backing of vintage palaka, an old-school checkered pattern rooted in Hawaii’s plantation era. What owners Jonathan Fong and Rick Abelmann soon discovered was the same Hawaiian-style prints on the sleek silk ties—bird of paradise, monstera, ohia—were becoming a coveted
