Arts + Culture
This September Marks the First Official Hawaiian History Month
Free events this month recognize the incredible contributions to the community by Native Hawaiians, while also honoring Queen Liliʻuokalani’s birthday and legacy.
14 Places You Can Find the Likeness and Legacy of Duke Kahanamoku
The Duke’s legacy can be found in Hawai‘i and across the globe, from replica surfboards to blonde ales and even commemorative stamps.
St. Benedict's Painted Church in Kona is a One-of-a-Kind Artistic Wonder
Amid the coffee fields in South Kona, Hawaiʻi Island, a simple church exterior hides a cathedral covered in colorful fresco paintings.
For Movie Buffs, These 5 Spots on Kauaʻi Will Look Familiar
The Garden Isle has been the backdrop for numerous blockbuster films over the years.
A Case for Incorporating More Hawaiian Culture Into Your Hawaiʻi Vacation
Hotels across the Islands are enhancing their educational programs, giving guests clearer insights into Hawaiian history and traditions.
The Search for the Mysterious and Beloved Manapua Man
The manapua man holds a special place in the hearts, and stomachs, of local residents.
The 48th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival is the Largest Non-Competitive Hula Event in Hawaiʻi—and It’s This Weekend
Here’s what you need to know about the 2-day event taking place in Honolulu, Oʻahu
This Hidden Gem in Honolulu is More Than a Vintage Clothing Shop; It’s a Sports Museum
Old Queen Street Stadium boasts an impressive collection of classic and retro sports memorabilia from Hawaiʻi.
The Best Lūʻau on Maui in 2025
These award-winning lūʻau experiences offer more than just a dinner and show. These impressive feasts include cultural performances, dramatic sunsets and the spirit of aloha.
5 Hawaiʻi Landmarks—And What They're Actually Called
It’s not Diamond Head, it’s Lēʻahi.
The Plans to Restore the Waikīkī War Memorial Natatorium on Oʻahu
The city is working to reopen and restore the natatorium to its original glory.
How Mākaha Helped Revolutionize Hawaiʻi's Surf Culture
Before surfers were catching waves at Pipeline or Waimea, they were dropping in at Mākaha.
Everything You Need To Know About Lychee in Hawaiʻi
The high-demand fruit, in season from now through September, has come to represent summer in the Islands.
