Planning a trip to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park next year? The Kīlauea Visitor Center, which is often the first stop for visitors to the national park on Hawaiʻi Island, will be closed starting Feb. 17, 2025 for extensive renovations. The KVC renovations include: The addition of a covered hālau (pavilion) on the west end of […]
After opening presents on Christmas morning, many local families and visitors make it a tradition to hit the Islands’ golden beaches or verdant hiking trails. But there are numerous parks and outdoor attractions that will be closed on Dec. 25. As you start to plan your Christmas morning, it’s always wise to double check what
Starting this week tickets to attend the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival in April 2025 are available—but they’re going fast. In order to snag these coveted tickets, you’ll have to mail in a ticket request form with a cashier’s check or money order, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Once organizers receive the request form
Names often have significant meaning in Hawaiʻi, given in remembrance of events, ancestors geographical features and moʻolelo (stories). This practice of providing a thoughtful name also extends beyond people to many local businesses and even popular hotels. The story behind the Waikiki Malia is one of tradition and transformation. Waikiki Malia Hotel was once known
HAWAIʻI Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards are back! Thousands of you voted in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, selecting your favorite hotels, restaurants and beaches—and we need your help again. From malasadas and poke bowls to hiking trails and golf courses, this is your chance to vote for your favorite businesses and spots across the Islands.
The 78th annual Aloha Festivals takes place in September, culminating in an annual floral parade on Saturday down Kalākaua Avenue in Waikīkī. This year’s parade—the 76th one, presented by ʻAlohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach—will feature a procession of festive floral floats, decorated vehicles, marching bands and, of course, traditional pāʻū riders. The parade runs from 9
Updated 7:03 p.m., Sept. 18 Chain of Craters Road is now open as eruption hazards ease in Kīlauea volcano’s middle East Rift Zone, according to the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Hilina Pali Road and Kulanaokuaiki Campground are now open to traffic. With the exception of Nāpau, backcountry sites have reopened as well. Maunaulu Trail and
The 19-mile Chain of Craters Road that winds through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Hawaiʻi Island remains closed after Kīlauea briefly erupted late Sunday night. #Kilauea erupted briefly last night in a remote area west of Nāpau Crater on the middle East Rift Zone in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Lava eruption started between 9:00-10:00 pm
Looking for a unique way to spend an evening this fall? The Kahala Hotel & Resort is hosting a few special events you won’t find anywhere else. Like a curated dinner featuring renowned Scotch whiskies or a hands-on workshop making crystal bracelets with a glass of bubbles. Visit The Kahala Hotel & Resort for updated
Traveling families want four things in a hotel: spacious accommodations, kid-friendly activities, convenient location and affordable prices, One block from Waikiki Beach and a short walk to the 200-acre Kapiʻolani Park, Waikiki Malia checks off all those boxes. For starters, the hotel boasts many adjoining rooms, giving familes ample space to spread out—and privacy, too,
The popular trail to Mānoa Falls on O‘ahu is closed starting Monday through Friday, July 12 for improvements to enhance the overall hiking experience, state officials said. The 0.8-mile trail is expected to reopen on Saturday, July 13. The work will include widening the trail corridor, installing new signs and reducing water runoff to address
Fireworks, parades and even rodeos mark this year’s Fourth of July festivities on every island. Here’s a list of ways to celebrate Independence Day, starting today through the weekend. Oʻahu 4th of July Concerts at Ala Moana Center Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5, 4 to 10 p.m. Ala Moana’s two-day concert series will
