Did you know Iolani Palace on Oahu had electric lighting two years before the White House? Or that the world’s largest dormant volcano is Haleakala on Maui? Or that billboards are not allowed in Hawaii—at all?
The iconic American battleship USS Missouri, based at Pearl Harbor, Oahu and affectionately known as the “Mighty Mo,” has her own postage stamp now. On June 11, 2019, the U.S. Postal Service celebrated the USS Missouri (BB-63) with the release of this new Forever stamp, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the ship’s commissioning on
In the months leading up to the birth of their firstborn daughter, Kailua-based business The Splinter Concept’s Davin Jaime and YIREH fashion designer Emily Jaime poured their love of design into their baby’s nursery. Both avid travelers with a passion for art, the couple focused the nursery around key pieces that are as fashionable as
Is your wallet feeling a little heavy? Do you have the need to throw down a little cash and treat yourself to something nice? Then you’ll want to check out these off-the-radar shops, from Makawao to Wailuku, which carry products ranging from old vintage records to bohemian luxe swimsuits. Kula Gold Co., Lahaina A bookshelf
If you haven’t heard of Harumi Kurihara, you might want to Google her. Photo: Courtesy of Big Island Candies Harumi’s Hawaiian Salt Cookies ($18.95 for a dozen) will be available at Big Island Candies’ shop at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu starting on May 10—just in time for Mother’s Day. (If you’re in town then,
At HAWAII Magazine, we pride ourselves on being not just the largest paid-circulation magazine based in the state of Hawaii, but also your portal to the islands and their history, culture and landscape. With each issue, we strive to give you insight into how to experience the best the Islands have to offer, plan for new vacations and fondly remember past
You might have heard: We love Spam. We fry slices of it for breakfast, tuck it into musubi, add slivers to bowls of saimin. You’ll find this canned luncheon meat from Austin, Minnesota in restaurants from the House Without A Key at the luxe Halekulani in Waikiki to the old-school Hamura’s Saimin Stand in Lihue on
We all want to dress with the same swagger and confidence of Duke Kahanamoku. I mean, look at this guy. He embodied the aloha spirit while also making it look good. So, visitors and locals alike will be pleased to know that Duke’s Surf Shop opened last March, right next door to Duke’s Waikiki at The
Island-born locals like Alana Kysar know all too well how homesickness can tug on the heartstrings when they move away from home, but a comforting dish of mochiko chicken can often soothe the ache. The Maui native grew up in the kitchen with her parents, learning to cook and bake from her mother and channeling
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
Go back to the main Best of the Best menu. Or visit: Best of All Islands Best of Oahu Best of Maui Best of Kauai Best of Molokai & Lanai Best of Hawaii Island Art Gallery 1. Wyland Galleries Haleiwa 2. Clark Little Gallery 3. Nohea Gallery 4. Haleiwa Art Gallery 5. Pegge Hopper Gallery Clothing/Fashion Boutique 1. Number 808 2. Aloha Superette
