Opened in 1923, Hotel Lanai has always embraced its rustic charm. However, following a renovation started in May, the hotel reopened early this month with a fresh look while retaining its historic charm. Designed by John Milander Architects Inc., and renovated by Lanai Builders, the 10 guest rooms, main lobby, common areas and on-site restaurant […]
A new road to the Isaac Hale Beach Park, which goes over the lava flow that covered Highway 137, opened yesterday, Dec. 6. The road to Isaac Hale Beach Park, also referred to Pohoiki, had been closed for months after heavy lava flow from the eruption of Kilauea carpeted the highway. This new thoroughfare comes
OAHU Honolulu City Lights12/1–1/1 Starting to feel that jingle bell cheer? Drive downtown to see Honolulu’s Christmas displays, such as the larger-than-life statues of Mr. and Mrs. Claus throwing shakas. The opening night tree lighting ceremony happens on Dec. 1, but be sure to get there early or the traffic might make you feel like
On Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor, killing 2,403 Americans, wounding 1,178 others and inflicting heavy damage on the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Every year, ceremonies commemorate the attack–which led to the United States’ entry into World War II–and the sailors, soldiers, Marines and others who fought that day. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Over the years, Peahi, which is more commonly referred to as Jaws, on Maui’s north shore has seen waves of epic proportions. Thanks to the spot’s unique underwater landscape, Peahi can see waves reaching up to 60 feet, and only the best in the world of big wave surfing can handle these kinds of conditions.
Born and raised on Oahu, Shar Tuiasoa’s design studio, Punky Aloha, is a relative newcomer to Hawaii’s art world, opening just this year. Tuiasoa uses her local perspective of Hawaii and years of illustrating experience to create fresh, uniquely vibrant prints and pieces at her Kailua-based studio. With bold, strikingly modern artwork, Tuiasoa is an
For breakfast, a visit to Café Haleiwa is a must. The North Shore staple has been serving generous portions of American cuisine to salt-crusted early morning surfers since it first opened in 1982. And though its traditional breakfast platters are good, the real winner here is the café’s dessert Belgian waffles. 66-456 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa,
*Editor’s note: As of the time this story was published online, Moniz, who had been at No. 2 on the International Men’s Qualifying Series (QS) ranking board, has officially qualified for the Men’s World Surf League Championship Tour (CT). Congratulations! Growing up riding the long, sliding waves of Queen’s Beach in Waikiki, Native Hawaiian surfer Seth
Thanksgiving Day is upon us and some of Oahu’s top restaurants are looking to share the aloha spirit in the best way possible, through food. So if you’re not up to cooking an entire holiday feast, or just want a place to take the family this Thanksgiving, give these restaurants, cruises and luau a look.
A massive pectoral fin of a North Pacific humpback whale rises slowly out of the water. Now nearly vertical, it stops moving for a moment, as though waving hello. Only 30 feet away, I’m enamored, if not a little frightened, at the absolute size of the creature’s fin. At least 10 feet long, it returns to
Recent information has come to light on the still closed USS Arizona Memorial, which has been off-limits to visitors since workers first noticed structural damage on the visitor loading ramp this May. However, a posting on the National Park Service website indicates that repairs should be completed by the end of March 2019. This timeline,
On the surface, Haiku may seem like any other adorably quaint Maui town, with its open dirt roads occupied by rusted pickup trucks packed with surfboards, and its family-run farms and roadside produce stands. A stone’s throw away from Paia and Hookipa Beach on the north shore, Haiku surprises travelers with more than just its country
