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The 5 Best Coffee Shops on Hawaiʻi Island in 2026

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Hawaiʻi Island has made its mark on the global coffee industry with its famed Kona coffee. So, it’s no surprise that the island’s cafés are pouring world-class cups of joe.  While top-tier coffee is a hallmark of a great café, the vibe and ambiance are also important. From warm and cozy settings to creative lattes and delectable treats, these details all make Kona coffee shops worth seeking out—even if you’re not a coffee aficionado.  These are the 5 best coffee shops […]

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It’s Here: Our 2026 SUMMER Digital Issue!

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Inspired by the Islands and rooted in culture, we’re excited to introduce a new way to experience HAWAIʻI Magazine. This year, we’re sharing our 2026 SUMMER Digital Issue. This exclusive, free digital issue offers a refreshed reading experience.   In these pages, you’ll find the winners of our 26th annual photo contest—a cherished tradition for us

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Bookmark These Fun Dining Experiences on Oʻahu

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Across Honolulu, you can find restaurants tapping into fun dining trends, from morning rituals and teatime to adult happy meals and girl dinner. 1. Food Fix at Common Ground   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Common Ground (@commongroundhnl) Located in the island’s business district, Common Ground at AC Hotel Honolulu is the island’s boutique bodega. It recently

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Returning Home to Maui

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My dad knew trade winds and Kona winds by the direction the smoke was blowing from the sugarcane mill. But to me, the continuous gray clouds blowing from the smokestacks of the Pu‘unēnē Mill had nothing to do with wind and weather. They were just part of Maui’s natural landscape. And it never crossed my

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Inside Sensei Lāna‘i, Hawai‘i’s Luxury Wellness Retreat

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The night sky dotted with stars looks exceptional from a private onsen. It certainly helps that there’s little light pollution on Lāna‘i, an island with no large cities and just over 3,000 residents. Perched 1,800 feet above sea level, Sensei Lāna‘i, A Four Seasons Resort is a serene, adults-only sanctuary. It’s luxurious yet relaxed and

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Bringing Hawaiʻi’s Culinary Community to the Table

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On a warm evening, industry colleagues and hotel guests gathered at Alaia, the signature restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay. Over six courses, thoughtfully paired with wines from Kosta Browne Winery, conversations flowed as strangers became friends, brought together over bold dishes inspired by the Islands’ culinary history. The evening marked the debut of

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The Best New Restaurants in Hawaiʻi

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The Islands are home to an incredible and ever-evolving culinary scene. Exciting restaurants open every year, making it difficult to narrow down the best newcomers. So we asked our readers to vote. Here are the new restaurants that rose to the top of HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.   READ MORE: A Local Food Writer’s Favorite Hawaiʻi Restaurants in 2025  1. Koast, Maui Chef Chris Cosentino opened Koast in Wailea, Maui,

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3 Oʻahu Resorts Offering Unique Wellness Experiences

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Whether it’s at the spa, fitness center or through place-based activities, resorts across Hawaiʻi are expanding their offerings to help guests explore unique wellness practices.   From utilizing state-of-the-art technology to tapping into traditional wisdom, guests can discover new ways to reconnect with themselves and the island’s natural surroundings.   1. Vibroacoustic Experience at SpaHalekūlani  Spa guests are invited to explore the art of renewal at SpaHalekūlani. Tucked in a

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The 5 Best Food Trucks on Kauaʻi in 2026

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Kauaʻi is home to plenty of great food destinations, including those on wheels making musubi, poke bowls, fish tacos and more. According to HAWAIʻI Magazine readers, these are the best food trucks on Kauaʻi in 2026. 1. The Musubi Truck With three food trucks on Kauaʻi—Kapaʻa, Hanapēpē and Kōloa—this business is all about elevated local-style musubi. From musubi stuffed with panko-crusted ʻahi katsu to musubi filled with baked tofu, you can choose your favorite iteration of this classic Hawaiʻi dish. Of course, you can grab

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The 5 Best Beaches in Hawaiʻi in 2026

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The Hawaiian Islands are famous for their golden beaches—and even shorelines with black, green and red sand. Every year, we ask our readers to vote on their favorite beaches—no easy task—and the results vary. Here are the best beaches from around the Islands that HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love the most in 2026. 1. Kāʻanapali Beach, Maui Kāʻanapali Beach jumped from

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