It’s that time of the year when we reflect on all the things we’re thankful for. Here’s what the HAWAII Magazine staffers are most grateful for—and yes, living in the Islands is one of them. “I am thankful for all the opportunities I have been blessed with to share laughter and smiles with friends and family.” —Scott […]
Photo: Courtesy of Flip Flop Makers Design your own slippers (or flip flops) at this family-owned business, which started in 2011 on Hawaii Island. (The business is now called Flip Flop Makers, but the Ala Moana store still bears the original name.) You can customize a pair with adornments—flowers, cute animals, jewels—to the straps, too. Kids will
The majority of Oahu’s beaches have lifeguards who work between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Lifeguards start an hour earlier at some Waikiki beaches.) But according to the city, about 20% of ocean emergencies—drownings, injuries—happen outside of these hours. Starting on July 1, 2021, under a new bill signed by Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell, lifeguard
The Mauka Ewa parking structure is your best bet at finding a stall. Photo: Courtesy of Ala Moana Center If you’re not picky about where you park, the newly constructed mega parking lot on the mauka (mountain-side) and Ewa (west-side) corner of the mall is a solid choice. There are roughly 4,500 spots here, which
Thanksgiving Day is upon us and some of Hawaii’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 on Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island
While shoppers are waiting for Black Friday and Cyber Monday to nab the deals they’ve been waiting for all year, Hilton Hawaiian Village is getting ahead of the game by starting its cyber sale a full week before Black Friday. Beginning Thursday, Nov. 21 and ending on Tuesday, Dec. 3, locals and visitors will be able
It’s been a tumultuous few years for The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, often referred to as The Eddie, one of surfing’s top big wave contests held at the iconic and historic Waimea Bay. After losing its main sponsor of over 30 years, Quiksilver, in 2017, the contest organizers had to find new financial backing
Locals love to nosh on small bites that deliver big island flavors. Here’s a roundup of the latest packable—and affordable—snacks from Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island and Kauai that make great vacation gifts for family and friends—or yourself. The order goes clockwise from top left. Yummy Gummy Our favorite way to eat breadfruit? In chip form,
It’s a nightmare that haunts every traveler: You’ve spent countless hours perfecting your ideal vacation itinerary, only to be welcomed by a downpour. Hawaii has its fair share of rainy days, especially this time of the year, but don’t let the cloudy skies get you down. Here are several ways you can make the most
There’s no better, and accessible, view of East Oahu than the Nuuanu Pali State Wayside lookout. And although the state park was forced to close in February due to rock slide damages, the park has just re-opened to the public. Don’t worry, the epic views of Kailua, Kaneohe and the Koolau Mountain Range haven’t changed a bit. Photo:
OAHU Hawaii International Film Festival 11/7-11/17 Hawaii’s answer to Sundance, this film festival provides a cinematic voice for the Pacific and has premiered feature films such as “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “A Leading Man.” Movie enthusiasts should consider picking up a flash pass, allowing them to view unlimited films based on theater seating availability. 680
Kailua, the once-sleepy community on Oahu’s Windward Side, is most often associated with its beaches. And we get it. Kailua and Lanikai beaches are world-renowned, luring thousands of visitors every year with their golden sands and aquamarine waters. But the appeal of this beachy town, flanked by the dramatic cliffs of the Koolau Mountains and
