It sounds great on paper: Waking up at 5:30 a.m., getting a nice workout climbing the stairs to Koko Head Crater and having a transformative moment watching the sun rise above the horizon. Easy, right? Not even a little bit. 1. “Why is it still dark? And cold? Is this what 5:30 a.m. feels like?” […]
Hawaiʻi’s full of awe-inspiring hikes, but not many will give you such a bird’s-eye view of Oʻahu’s North Shore like the ʻEhukai Pillbox Hike. Located next to Sunset Beach Elementary, this hike has been a regular activity for local residents for years, and its stellar views of the Seven Mile Miracle have recently begun sprouting
Did you know, the Haleiwa signs you see when driving to the town aren’t the originals? Actually, far from it. In 1996, Californian artist Carole Beller was paid $15,000 to erect three signs that would draw attention to the North Shore’s iconic surf town, Haleiwa. These signs ended up featuring red boardshort-clad surfers in the
Twenty miles outside of Waikiki, Oahu’s west side has always held scenic wonders of rugged trails and alluring beaches, but lately it’s been attracting attention for a different reason. New restaurants, hotels and a mall have opened, bringing people out west to explore everything it has to offer. Here are a few spots you’ll want
The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) has partnered with aio Media (HONOLULU, Hawaii Business and HAWAI‘I Magazine) to launch an awards program that honors some of the top achievers in the industry. The awards are a nomination program covering 14 categories across the areas of accommodations, restaurants, events, music, culture and heritage, and agritourism
In early October, we learned along with all of you that the much-loved Shore Bird Restaurant in the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort was closing. “Much-loved” is an understatement—we quickly received an outpouring of aloha from readers sharing their memories of the 38-year-old Waikiki fixture. On Nov. 1, the Reef Bar & Market Grill opened in its place, so we visited
Whether you’re looking for a 21-and-over party with DJs and lots of booze or a romantic dinner for two with music and champagne, here is our list of recommended parties, dinners and cruises to ring in the New Year. OAHU New Year’s Eve 2018 at Buho Cocina y CantinaWho needs a New Year’s Eve bash
It’s a difficult job determining the winners of our 19th annual HAWAII Magazine Photo Contest, found in our January/February 2018 issue, on newsstands now. In searching for our winners, we inevitably must decide between entries that are so close in quality, artistry and beauty. Here, we present the top submissions that made it to the final
Oahu’s own John John Florence just added another world title to his ever growing collection of accolades. With the feisty Brazilian, Gabriel Medina, losing in the semifinal round of the Billabong Pipe Masters contest, John John Florence, who was leading the World Surf League leaderboards, was announced as the World Surf League Champion. The North
Celebrating the surfers, surfboards and shapers, the California Surf Museum opened the new “Salute to Pipeline” exhibit December 10 at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore. Sitting roughly 5 miles from the world-famous Pipeline surf break, Turtle Bay Resort is an easy enough stop to add to your North Shore itinerary while learning about surf
Snow on the Big Island, zero parking at Ala Moana Center, and Santa just cruised into Waikiki in a canoe—it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hawaii. Santa loves hula, especially hula ʻauana. As is the tradition, Santa is in the Islands on a short vacation before he ramps up for his 2017
If you’ve strolled along Kaimana Beach in Waikiki the past two months, you’ve likely seen the twisted heap of metal lolling in the surf a few hundred yards offshore. On October 10, the Pacific Paradise commercial fishing vessel ran aground with 20 people onboard, spilling diesel fuel and hundreds of fishhooks into Waikiki Beach waters.
