Summer is one of the best times to visit Hawaiʻi. The days are longer, the weather is perfect—and there’s so much to do. From lounging on golden beaches to walking through botanical gardens, there’s already a lot to do in the Islands. And then there are the summer events and festivals. If you’re planning a […]
Summer is in full swing. Here in Hawaiʻi, this means more daylight, south shore swells and an abundance of mangoes. It also means kids are out of school. If you’re looking to occupy your keiki at home or while on vacation, exciting family-friendly activities are scattered throughout the Islands that will thrill your little ones
While it is indeed warm all year in Hawaiʻi, there’s something special about summer in the Islands. Long days, south shore swells, eating copious amounts of shave ice and dancing at obon festivals—all things we look forward to. READ MORE: 12 Reasons Why Summer Is the Best Time to Travel to Hawaiʻi Co-hosts of the
It certainly feels like summer on Maui, which means eating copious amounts of lychee, shave ice and plate lunches at the beach. While most food can be enjoyed year-round on Maui—aside from in-season fruit—certain dishes just taste a little better on a sweltering summer day. Among these 10 Maui restaurants and eateries are a mix
You don’t have to be in Hawaiʻi to feel like you’re in Hawaiʻi, and this version of our summer playlist has all the right feels. From Tai Verdes to Justin Bieber, Don Ho and Kaʻau Crater Boys, this collection of songs will almost certainly have something for everybody. And if you want even more—even more!—great
Do you love “Amber” by 311? Maybe you have a soft spot in your heart for Jason Mraz’s “Summer Breeze.” If that’s the case, then you’ll probably love this playlist, featuring 27 songs handpicked by HAWAIʻI Magazine staffers as well as our readers and followers on Instagram. To us, these songs remind us of lazy summer afternoons, salt-scented
Is there anywhere we’d rather be than in Hawaiʻi during its summer months—June through August? No, definitely not. But complaining is fun and there are definitely some real downsides to being in the Islands during summer, so here is our list of 15 summer problems every Hawaiʻi local would understand. 1. It’s too dang hot.
It’s tough to believe, but Hawaiʻi is more than just one endless summer. While the Islands sport an abundance of sunshine, tropical temperatures—rarely below 65 degrees Fahrenheit—and that warm feeling of aloha all year long, Hawaiʻi does actually have four distinct seasons. However, it does take time living in the Islands to understand the subtle
