These independent Hawaii coffee shops, each with their own personality, are where the locals love to hang out and order a steaming hot or iced Hawaii-grown coffee. OAHU Morning Glass Coffee + CaféThis popular little café with an emphasis on seasonal, local and sustainable ingredients is known for its coffee, pastries and mac ’n’ cheese […]
The winter waves on Oahu’s North Shore are a thing of legend, towering swells that are ridden only by the brave and the highly skilled. In addition to the thrills of watching pro surfers ride the biggest waves, this time of year is a great opportunity to experience the bustling North Shore surf community at
Take a trip back to yesteryear with these photos from the Hawaii State Archive’s photograph collection, and see what has changed and stayed the same in some of Hawaii’s most recognizable places. 1. Front Street, Lahaina Front Street, Lahaina. Photo: Hawaii State Archives, circa 1910s. While the buildings may have changed a bit, most people familiar
When I landed on Maui, ready to explore for a few days before heading out on the Road to Hana, I was looking for a place to stay different than the resorts—smaller, cozier and with more personality. Good thing I’d heard about Mangolani Inn before I came. Right off Baldwin Avenue in the north shore
In our May/June issue of HAWAII Magazine, we asked members of our social media audience what their dream trip to Hawaii would be, and then helped plan it out. “Visit the North Shore of Oahu to see a surf contest. it’s a dream I’ve had for a long time. I want to meet Clark Little
Black-sand beaches, breathtaking canyons, awe-inspiring volcanoes, lush rain forests—there’s so much beauty across the Islands it’s hard to pick a favorite place. Fortunately, the national and state parks system has designated and protected some of the most stunning of Hawaii’s natural wonders. Between Hawaii Island, Maui, Molokai, Oahu and Kauai, there are eight national parks
The natural beauty of Maui and its extremes, from stunning volcanoes to lush valleys, make it a land of adventure. There are many companies offering ways to get out into the thick of it, whether your thrill is biking, snorkeling or airborne excursions, but these are the ones that got your top votes for your
Nothing brings to mind the magical ambiance of the Islands like lounging on the beach or by the pool, mai tai in hand (pineapple garnish entirely necessary, umbrella optional). And while the enduring icon of tiki culture has many recipes and as many variations as there are bars in Hawaii, here are the ones you
While we can definitely appreciate the sentiment that “any beach in Hawaii is a good one,” we asked our readers from around the world to break it down and choose their favorite beach (It’s a hard job but someone has to do it). Here’s what they said. 1. Waikiki Beach, Oahu Waikiki Beach. Touristy doesn’t
In ancient Greece, a philosopher named Epicurus inspired a school of thought that advocated indulgence in sensual pleasures. In this spirit, the culinary team at The Royal Hawaiian, overseen by rising-star executive chef Colin Hazama, has launched Epicurean Journeys, a decadent dining experience in one of Waikiki’s most celebrated hotels. A quarterly affair designed to
On Maui’s famous Road to Hana, away from town and cell phone reception, is a culinary gem that’s wowing people from all over the world. It’s a little barbecue shack (or what we would describe as a few tarps thrown over a metal frame) near Mile Marker 10. Next to it is a small parking
The Hawaiian monk seal is one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world (there are about 1,400 in the wild now), the rarest seal or sea lion in US waters, and only one of two mammal species native to Hawaii. So it’s even more unusual that this female Hawaiian monk seal, tagged RH58 but nicknamed “Rocky,”
