The video that went viral over the weekend for Hawaii wasn’t beaches and palm trees, it was a swimmer’s greatest fear—a huge great white shark. And beside it, close enough to touch, a slim woman clad in a full-body wetsuit who’s dwarfed by the bulk of the shark, which is also clearly pregnant. This particular […]
Good news for visitors wanting to experience the memorials at Pearl Harbor’s World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, Oahu during the current government shutdown that started on Dec. 22: It’s received funding to stay open—at least until Sunday, Jan. 6. Thanks to four nonprofit organizations that originally stepped up to keep the
These flowers don’t bend and sway with the breeze, and they don’t add any fragrance to the tropical night air, but they’re no less mesmerizing as they pulse, fade and change colors in time with the music being played. The “Light Garden, a 1,000-Year Bloom” installation by Symmetry Labs opens to the public on Friday,
“Go ahead and pick up the phone,” my guide says, gesturing to a black telephone handset mounted on the wall, its wires disappearing into a dark brown 1940s-era Bakelite radio box with a flashing red light on top. Curious, I reach for the phone and marvel at its weight before putting it to my ear.
Craving something sweet? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Try these tropical snacks on the Waikiki strip for the best ways to get your sugar high. These addictive mochi doughnuts come in all kinds of unique flavors. Photo: Elena Bragg MoDo doughnuts The Japanese-style mochi doughnuts have a chewy consistency with unique flavors, such as
This Memorial Day, an estimated 50,000 people from all over the globe gathered on the shores of Honolulu’s Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island to take part in a breathtakingly beautiful memorial event hosted by Shinnyo-en, an international Buddhist community. This year, family and friends released 7,000 lanterns bearing the names and memories of their lost loved ones into
Presenting our sixth annual Readers’ Choice Awards, your guide to the best of every island in Hawaii—and this year, we’re introducing a few editors’ picks alongside readers’ picks. Find more than 1,000 winners, ranging from the best restaurants, shops, activities, beaches, towns and more! Best of Oahu Best of Kauai Best of Hawaii Island
The topic of who makes the best loco moco in Hawaii is one that sparks much discussion, as we found out on our Facebook page during voting. It seems that you just can’t go wrong with this classic Hawaii-style carb-overload comfort food dish, traditionally a glorious pile of hamburger patty, eggs, rice and a whole lot
During the third week of February, artists from all over the world hit the streets of Honolulu for the annual Pow! Wow! street art festival that leaves the Kakaako district a colorful walk-through gallery of urban art each year. Although the event was scaled down in 2018 it still brought some 50 artists to participate, including serious
Mark Noguchi (better known as “Gooch”) is a nationally recognized chef born and raised in Manoa Valley, Oahu. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of the Pacific and the Culinary Institute of America, he made a name for himself at Chef Mavro, Town Restaurant and his own Heeia Kea Pier Deli & General Store before
Sure, you can go to any hotel bar and find a decent mai tai, mahimahi sandwich and fries, but, sometimes, it’s a better idea to search out the spots that the locals deem the best. After all, if it’s proven to be a local hangout, then that’s probably a good sign it’s worth the extra time
Editor’s Note, March 9, 2021: Due to COVID-19, access to some of these beaches and parks may have changed. Polihale State Park on Kauaʻi is currently only open for day use; camping is not permitted at this time. Information changes and we’ll do our best to keep our archive content updated. You won’t find
