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 […]
Yes, you can find delicious banana bread across the Islands, but Maui is known for producing some of the best. Usually made with apple bananas that grow abundantly around the island, these buttery, moist loaves just melt in your mouth. Some businesses incorporate other fruits and fillings, such as mango and pineapple, or chocolate chips, coconut and macadamia nuts. READ MORE: 15
Scattered across the Islands are one-of-a-kind neighborhoods, from historic plantation districts to idyllic surf hubs and oceanfront streets. Filled with history and charm, you can explore these local towns, that are each home to a variety of top-notch restaurants, trendy boutiques and hidden gems. These are the best towns in Hawaiʻi, according to HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Lahaina, Maui Lahaina will always be loved. Known
The wait is over! HAWAIʻI Magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards is out and on newsstands. (Get your copy here.) From the best beaches and hiking trails to romantic resorts and top poke spots, our list celebrates the best of the best in Hawaiʻi. Over the next few weeks, you’ll get a snapshot of the winners, as we share stories about them—including the best islands
Hawaiʻi is a top travel destination thanks to its beautiful beaches, which are among the best in the world. Stretches of golden coastlines and crystal-clear waters help define the Islands as paradise. It’s nearly impossible to create a list of the best beaches in the Islands, so we ask our readers every year. The results
From paniolo (cowboy) and historic plantation districts to oceanfront streets, Hawaiʻi is dotted with one-of-a-kind neighborhoods. Filled with history and charm, you can explore vibrant towns across the Islands that are home to quirky cafés, fabulous boutiques, trendy restaurants and hidden gems, too. These are the best towns in Hawaiʻi that you’ll want to add
After much anticipation, HAWAIʻI Magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards is available and on newsstands! (Get your copy here.) From the best beaches and hiking trails to family-friendly resorts and lūʻau, this list represents the best of the best in Hawaiʻi. Over the next few weeks, you’ll get a sneak peek of the winners, as
Oʻahu has some of best—and most famous—bakeries in the Islands, and narrowing the list down of our favorites is nearly impossible. But thanks to our readers—who seem to love malasadas as much as we do!—we have the Top 5 bakeries on Oʻahu, as voted in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Leonard’s Bakery This family-run
There’s nothing more refreshing than a bowl—or cone!—of shave ice, especially on a hot day in the Islands. From its humble beginnings, over a century ago, when vendors peddled cups of powdered ice sweetened with fruit syrups out of pushcarts along the Honolulu Harbor, shave ice has been a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
When you think of Hawaiʻi, you think of beaches—and Oʻahu has some of the world’s best. From Waikīkī to Waimea Bay, here are your picks for the best beaches on Oʻahu, according to our 2024 Readers’ Choices Awards. 1. Waikīkī Beach Waikīkī Beach is one of the most recognizable shorelines in the world, stretching along
Hiking is one of my favorite ways to explore the place I’m visiting. It’s a great way to learn about and appreciate its unique natural environment—and burn calories, too. (Because eating is my second favorite thing to do!) Kauaʻi boasts miles of trails, from hikes to waterfalls to paths meandering through majestic mahogany trees. Here
Snorkeling is like a stained-glass window into a world under the sea. The best part about it is, there is no expensive equipment or training needed. Anyone can jump in and experience a kaleidoscope of magnificent, tropical fish going about their day. Over 5 million people visit Oʻahu’s stunning, sandy coastlines and clear crystal water every
