Ala Moana Center in Honolulu has long housed koi, a domesticated type of common carp, in its ponds since 1959, the year it opened. (It’s also the year Hawaii became a state.) And starting this month, you can help feed the koi in the mall’s Diamond Head and Ewa wings. The mall launched this daily […]
No Hawaii vacation is complete without the proper attire. That means rubber slippers (you know, flip-flops), breezy dresses and, of course, the perfect swimsuit. Two iconic Hawaii designers unveiled new collections last month, and you’re sure to find something that fits your beach-y personality, whether you’re planning to surf all day or lounge by the
Buildings, especially those crafted with great care, are equal parts practical spaces and pieces of art that can last through the ages. During the early 20th century, when modern constructs were being built in Honolulu, Oahu had no distinguishable architectural style off which to base designs, so architects took cues from Italian Renaissance, Mediterranean and
As much as there is to do at Pearl Harbor–and trust us, there’s a lot–Oahu has so many more interesting and informative places to visit if you’re curious about American military history, or just want to pay your respects. Much of the island served as a base of operations during the Second World War, and
It’s not every day that you want to splurge on the best restaurant you can find. For those busy days, casual lunches or when you only have enough time and money to grab and go, we’ve got you covered. The HAWAII staff put our heads together and came up with this list of affordable and quick
Pamela Miller-Sofos is a serious fashion fan. So much so that she went into business with the owners of one of her go-to boutiques. Miller-Sofos had been shopping at Hula Moon in Waimea for years and had been pestering owner Kathy Keller to open a space on Oahu. Finally, Keller gave in—with a catch: The
It’s hard to know if you’re really getting a locally made product when you buy from a street kiosk, store or farmers market. The question of where you can find the best made-in-Hawaii clothes, knickknacks, music, crafts, jewelry and home décor is a big one. Here are some of the top boutiques on Oahu where
The Honolulu Zoo is welcoming a new addition—and just in time for spring. On Feb. 19, a baby bongo antelope was born at the zoo. The female calf, which weighed about 30 pounds, is the first offspring of Topanga (mother) and Cory (father), both 5-year-old bongo antelopes. The baby doesn’t have a name yet. The zoo
A messy-haired boy in a superhero-red T-shirt and Crocs lowers himself to the level of two baby goats. One nudges his hand with its bony head, and the kid laughs hysterically. “Mom, mom, the goat head-butted me,” he calls out, smiling. Getting up close and personal with farm animals is part of the experience at
It was no accident that David Campbell, veteran brewmaster, opened Aloha Beer Co. two years ago on Queen Street in Kakaako. This happens to be Honolulu’s historic brewing district, home to Hawaii’s burgeoning beer industry from 1900 to the late 1960s. Aloha Beer’s brewery is down the street from the Historic Honolulu Brewing and Malting
The original Liliha Bakery has been an institution in Hawaii since the Takakuwa family opened it in 1950, serving freshly baked cakes and pastries and operating a counter-only coffee shop with comforting local dishes. Growing up on Oahu—a mere 2 miles from this bakery—this has long been the go-to spot for my family. (My grandparents
After the USS Arizona Memorial closed in May 2018, multiple reopening dates had been given by park staff, and it looks like the most recent, which was vaguely reported to be by the end of March 2019, won’t be met. Officials say that walk-on access to the USS Arizona Memorial may take many more months
