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Why You Should Road Trip from Kailua-Kona to Hilo—and Where to Make Pitstops
Trust us, taking the long way to Hilo via Hawaiʻi Belt Road and Māmalahoa Highway is worth the drive.
Julia’s Best Banana Bread Really is the Best
People love Julia’s, and if you make the drive down to Kahakuloa, you’ll understand why.
A Guide to Kauaʻi’s Charming Kapaʻa Town
The historic beachside community of Old Kapaʻa Town on Kauaʻi’s southeast shore sits in a wistful, sweet spot between the old and new.
6 Colorful North Shore Towns You Won’t Want to Miss
Your guide to the local towns dotting Oʻahu fabled North Shore.
7 Fun Facts About the Nēnē, or Hawaiian Goose
There’s more to Hawaiʻi’s state bird than its endangered status.
7-Eleven in Hawaiʻi is Amazing—Here's Why
Visiting the Islands? Then you’ll want to check out a local 7-Eleven as soon as possible!
5 Hawaiʻi Landmarks—And What They're Actually Called
It’s not Diamond Head, it’s Lēʻahi.
10 Things You Can Only Do in the Summer in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi and summer go together like coconut and lime.
The History of Five Local Grinds
We traced the history of five Hawaiʻi comfort food favorites back to their earliest origins to decipher the roots of their modern-day multicultural appeal.
The 5 Best Islands in Hawaiʻi in 2025
The votes have been tallied, and the results are in! Here’s a ranked list of the best islands in Hawaiʻi, according to HAWAIʻI Magazine readers.
The Ultimate Weekend on Oʻahu for Families
Bookmark these spots to create a memorable family weekend in the Gathering Place.
5 Must-See Oʻahu Historic Sites You Haven't Been To Yet
It’s not uncommon to walk right past an important archaeological site on Oʻahu and not even know it.
We Missed Kīlauea's Lava Fountains but Still Had an Epic Vacation
We got to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park minutes after Kīlauea’s fountaining stopped, but there’s still a lot to do on Hawaiʻi Island.
