Taking a road trip might not be the first activity that comes to mind when planning a trip to Hawaiʻi. But it should be. What better way to see the Islands than by hitting the road? Just pick an island and follow the long, winding road that traces its perimeter, exposing majestic cliffs, cascading waterfalls […]
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is a bustling hub for international, domestic and interisland travel, making O‘ahu a pitstop for countless U.S. travelers heading to or from Asia or Australia. Even interisland travelers flock to Oʻahu, aptly known as the Gathering Place, on business trips and quick getaways. So, if you’re stuck with a long
“The ecosystem here is super unique,” says List Sotheby’s International Realty agent Scott Startsman. “There’s a lot of natural beauty in Hawaiʻi.” And—unsurprisingly—he’s right. The great outdoors are even greater here in the Islands, where epic hikes and postcard-perfect beaches can be found around every corner. But if you’re still not convinced, we have a few reasons why Hawaiʻi is one of
When you think of Windward Oʻahu beaches, you think of the postcard darlings: Lanikai, Kailua and Waimānalo beaches. But did you know there’s a beach in Kāneʻohe? Probably not. Even a lot of locals aren’t familiar with this tiny—just over an area—city beach park at the end of Waikalua Road. To be clear: Kāneʻohe Beach
If you’re looking for a more down-to-earth, humble alternative to the sand-dusted, Instagram influencer-laden streets of Kailua, Kāneʻohe is your best bet. Located on Oʻahu’s windward side—it’ll be the first town you see as you exit through the Koʻolau Mountains on the H-3 or Likelike Highway—this residential district is surrounded by lush foliage and an
“An hour in the garden puts life’s problems in perspective.” This is on a sign posted on the door of Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden’s visitor center. I’ve only been here a minute, but I can already understand the sentiment on a spiritual level. Ever since my girlfriend, Kaila, and I crossed the the Ko‘olau Mountains on
Tucked away on Oʻahu’s Windward Side, at the base of the majestic Koʻolau Mountains, Byodo-In Temple in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park is one of the best-kept secrets on O‘ahu. Although the temple is just a short drive from popular destinations like Windward Mall and Kāneʻohe Bay, when you step onto its quiet grounds, you’re
