Anyone who meets Carissa Moore immediately feels her warmth and bright spirit. The humble athlete grew up surfing on Oʻahu’s south shore. But Moore is a house-hold name in the Islands. The professional surfer has spent the last 14 years competing on the World Surf League Championship Tour and during this time she’s clenched an […]
There aren’t many options for all-inclusive vacations in Hawaiʻi, at least those provided by hotels. (The luxe Sensei Lānaʻi offers all-inclusive packages tailored for specific wellness experiences, and others have packages centered around dining or activities.) Now there’s a hotel in Waikīkī offering an all-inclusive package that makes planning a vacation to Oʻahu that much
Spring is one of the best times to visit the Islands. The weather is a little cooler, the days are getting longer, and the crowds are typically smaller during this time of the year. Emily and I chat about some of our favorite things to do during Spring Break in Hawaiʻi. And, really, these are
Been to Oʻahu before—and want to explore neighborhoods outside of Waikīkī? This is the podcast for you! We recorded this from the lobby of The Kāhala Hotel & Resort, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The luxe hotel is located a few miles east of Waikīkī, in an upscale residential area that makes
Whether you’re new to the world of surfing or looking to improve your skills, the Jamie O’Brien School of Surf lets you experience it at one of the world’s most famous beaches. Located in the heart of Waikīkī, the School of Surf is the latest venture of North Shore native and professional surfer Jamie O’Brien.
I’m sitting on my lānai (veranda), enjoying the breezes of Waikīkī and listening to the sounds of silence. That’s right, quiet, in Waikīkī. At night. No, I’m not staying at some isolated accommodation at one of the far ends of Waikīkī, where you can escape the noise at the expense of being blocks away from
Everywhere you look on Oʻahu, there’s beautiful scenery, from the windswept beaches in Kailua to the majestic pali (cliffs) of the Koʻolau Mountains. These images are all over social media—and we figure you probably want to know where these spots are. While some places—like the top of Haʻikū Stairs—are off-limits and others—like the entrance of
Brought to life by the newly opened hotel Romer Waikīkī at The Ambassador, the Waikīkī Swim & Social Club is the perfect space for kamaʻāina (locals) and visitors to lounge in Waikīkī. The idea of a swim and social club seems like something out of yesteryear, however the concept remains undeniably hip even in to
Many first timers to Hawaiʻi set their sights on Oʻahu, thanks to its visitor-friendly activities and locales known around the world. The island is home to the state’s capital city, Honolulu, and sites including Waikīkī Beach, Diamond Head (the Hawaiian place name is Lēʻahi), Pearl Harbor and the North Shore. While travelers should certainly include
Some of you might remember Shore Bird, the iconic oceanfront restaurant at the Outrigger Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort. It opened in 1979, a restaurant with one of the best views in Waikīkī and a grill-your-own-steak experience; it shuttered in 2017 after 38 years. But when the hotel planned an extensive, multimillion-dollar renovation, the plan was
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This March, HAWAIʻI Magazine readers spent a lot of time preparing to travel to Kauaʻi—whether they’re first-timers or seasoned regulars—visitors wanted to know what to expect on a trip to the beloved Garden Isle. Along with what to pack and where to make reservations across the Islands, readers wanted to know what not to do
