From Our Magazine
These Nightly Concerts in Kā‘anapali Foster Community
Guests and locals are invited to connect and experience an enchanting evening of live music underneath the branches of a century-old banyan tree.
Mālama Hawaiʻi: Help Hawai‘i Island’s Wetland Birds and Shorebirds
‘Āina Ho‘ōla Initiative welcomes volunteers to mālama and restore a native ecosystem.
Why Hawaiʻi’s Poke Bowls Are Simply the Best
Born from Native Hawaiian tradition and shaped by the Islands’ diverse cultures, Hawaiʻi locals know the best poke bowls are always fresh and super simple.
Find Beauty and Bliss at This Traditional Lomilomi Spa on Maui
Ho‘omana Spa is more than a place to get a massage—it’s a starting point on a journey of ancestral healing, Hawaiian hospitality and profound transformation.
Only in Hilo: The Gravy Burger
Born in the town that created the loco moco, this gravy-smothered burger is a local favorite you won’t find just anywhere.
Our Annual Readers’ Choice Issue Has Arrived
HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 SPRING/SUMMER issue is available now.
‘Ono Omiyage: Hawai‘i’s Sweet Gift-Giving Tradition
These mementos aren’t just souvenirs; they’re tasty tokens of aloha and gratitude.
Traditional Treasures: A Brief History of Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry
These engraved pieces have become timeless expressions of love, memories and identity in the Islands.
ʻOno at Home: Papaya Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies
These buttery shortbread cookies are studded with tropical flavors.
Hele on the Hāmākua Coast
Here’s how to savor the scenic stretch from Hilo to Waipi‘o Valley on Hawai‘i Island.
Farm, Feast and Make Lei at Common Ground on Kaua‘i
Tour a lush food forest, sip local spirits and enjoy a seasonal dinner before making lei at this Kauaʻi farm dedicated to strengthening Hawaiʻi’s food systems.
Get Expert Hawaiʻi Travel Tips from a Veteran Flight Attendant
Born and raised on Oʻahu, Bianca McKee has been a flight attendant with Hawaiian Airlines for 10 years. She shares her tips for traveling to the Islands.
From Shave Ice to Saimin, These are 24 Must-Eat Dishes in Hawai‘i
These Island specialties help define Hawai‘i’s distinct cuisine.
5 Totally Unique Things That Make Hawaiʻi Special
There are many things distinctive to Hawai‘i, but here are five that you may not have known about. Plus, there is a handful of items that have become iconic in the Islands—but aren’t actually from Hawaiʻi.
HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 25th Annual Photo Contest Winners
From the Islands’ endemic species to its legendary surf breaks, these winning images offer a glimpse into Hawai‘i’s dynamic landscapes.