Hawaii’s winter surf: still massive

posted by: Chris Bailey on Tue Jan 05, 2010 at 03:54 PM Big surf is back along Hawaii’s shores! The National Weather Service has reported surf of 25 to 35 feet. We tell you where and how long you can view these winter waves.  More

PHOTOS: Monster surf continues on Oahu’s North Shore. Aikau contest crowns a winner.

posted by: Chris Bailey and Derek Paiva on Wed Dec 09, 2009 at 01:46 AM Big surf mania took hold of Hawaii and the world yesterday as wave heights topped 45 feet at Waimea Bay for the most prestigious of big wave competitons—the Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau. We've got photos of the monster waves and the pros that rode them.  More

Eddie Aikau big wave contest begins with 45-foot North Shore Oahu surf. Watch it live online.

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Dec 08, 2009 at 11:46 AM Waves heights between 35 to 45 feet on Oahu’s North Shore this morning meant a green light for The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau—the first time the big wave surf contest has been held in five years. Watch the action live online.  More

Massive waves arrive on Oahu's North Shore. 50-foot surf expected today.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Tue Dec 08, 2009 at 12:38 AM Thousands are flocking to the North Shore of Oahu this week as big wave season begins with surf as high as 50 feet—Hawaii's largest swells in some time. We've got photos of Monday's big waves, the wave forecast for today, plus some tips for heading to the North Shore to check it all out.  More

Renewing wedding vows on Oahu? What you need to know.

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Nov 23, 2009 at 03:09 PM Would you like to renew your wedding vows on Oahu? HAWAII Magazine reader Ida Gordon-Williams would like to. She’d also like to stay at a bed and breakfast on the island. We give her the details on both.   More

Your Top 5 favorite Hawaii beaches: HAWAII Magazine Facebook poll results

posted by: Derek Paiva on Sat Nov 21, 2009 at 04:30 AM We've been asking our HAWAII Magazine Facebook fans about a few of their favorite Hawaii things. Here are the Top 5 picks from our most recent Facebook fan page poll question: "What's your favorite Hawaii beach?"  More

HAWAII Magazine guide to watching the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing

posted by: Vanessa Sim on Thu Nov 12, 2009 at 12:07 AM The world famous Hawaii big wave professional surf competition kicks off today on Oahu’s North Shore pending, of course, Mother Nature's contribution of some big waves. Here's our guide to the beaches, events and surf minutiae of the Triple Crown of Surfing.  More

VIDEO: HAWAII takes a glider ride over Oahu's North Shore

posted by: Derek Paiva on Sat Nov 07, 2009 at 11:08 AM In the November/December 2009 issue of HAWAII Magazine, we take you with us on a glider flight above Oahu’s scenic North Shore with Original Glider Rides. Click ahead for a cockpit view of takeoff, landing and the world below.  More

How to make Hawaii chocolate haupia pie. Here's a recipe.

posted by: Kalei Talwar on Wed Aug 05, 2009 at 11:17 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Dinah Herrera asked us for the recipe for her favorite chocolate haupia pie. The popular Hawaii dessert is one of our favorites, too. She asks. We answer.  More

Scenes from the new Waimea Valley ghost tour

posted by: Sherie Char on Fri Jul 10, 2009 at 06:17 PM “Whispering Walls of Waimea” is not your ordinary ghost tour. It’s a journey into the spiritual and historical side of Waimea Valley on Oahu's North Shore. We went on an advance tour.   More