Good news for travelers expecting to touch down in Honolulu at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in the near future. As of December 1, ride-hailing companies Lyft and Uber have been granted temporary permission to pick up riders at HNL. The change in airport protocol is part of a three month pilot program in […]
Pearl Harbor is consistently one of the most visited destinations in Hawaii. The historical site brings to mind the words of President Roosevelt, who called December 7 “a date that will live in infamy.” This year marks the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Here are a few ceremonies and activities happening to
With heavy hearts, the Aikau ohana released a statement today saying The Eddie will not run this 2017-2018 winter season. Honoring surfer, waterman and lifeguard Eddie Aikau, the big-wave contest has had a holding period in Oahu’s winter months for the past 32 years in the historic Waimea Bay. The contest, previously sponsored by Quiksilver
The world of professional surfing has once more convened in Hawaii, with world-class talent taking to the iconic surf breaks of Honolua Bay, Sunset Beach and the famous Banzai Pipeline. Although it’s hard to keep your eyes off of the international phenoms, such as South African Jordy Smith and the airborne Brazilian Filipe Toledo ripping
For years, locals and visitors alike have made Kirin a “must-go” stop for their Chinese food fix. Taishan style Crab, fu shi spare ribs, and Kona abalone have become signature dishes that keep people coming back from far and wide. Especially for the visitors, the move to the heart of Waikiki has really made it
Female big-wave surfers finally secured an event, the Queen of the Bay, at Oahu’s iconic XXL surf spot, Waimea Bay. This is but one of many changes in the arena of big-wave surfing, a predominantly male sport. Now accompanying the Peahi Big Wave Challenge is the Women’s Peahi Challenge. The same treatment will be applied
Browse these stores online or at the new South Shore Market in Kakaako, a collection of boutiques by local designers, and you’re likely to find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. For mom: Custom pillows from Fishcake A cute pillow with one of Hawaii’s native birds, from Fishcake. At Fishcake, pillows with Laurie
After a tumultuous few years, the Aikau family and Quiksilver have parted ways. Quiksilver has been the main sponsor of the The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau for 32 years. Running only in specific conditions, when Waimea Bay is holding wave faces of over 30 feet, the event has only run nine times in
“Aloha” reads the black-and-white mosaic floor just through the double doors of Dukes Lane Market and Eatery. It gives way to a lively, communal dining space where diners dig into tall, stacked burgers and Instagram their lilikoi (passion fruit) mochi doughnuts flecked with coconut. Dukes Lane is actually a collection of nine food stalls and
Everyone’s favorite Waialua photo op is back in all of its bloomin’ glory. As of Wednesday, Nov. 8, DuPont Pioneer’s Sunflowers in the Country tours is open to the public and will run daily through Monday, Nov. 20. Photo by Tracy Chan Best part? It’s freeish ($5 parking toward Waialua nonprofits) and you won’t need to
If you don’t already know surfer-photographer-model Haa Keaulana, you will soon enough. With more than 140,000 Instagram followers, the 25-year-old Keaulana has been sharing colorful lifestyle surf photography of her hometown of Makaha with the world. It’s led to partnerships with several companies, including the Four Seasons Resort Ko Olina, OluKai and Hawaiian Airlines. Our
The winter waves on Oahu’s North Shore are a thing of legend, towering swells that are ridden only by the brave and the highly skilled. In addition to the thrills of watching pro surfers ride the biggest waves, this time of year is a great opportunity to experience the bustling North Shore surf community at
