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Hiking Koko Crater Stairs

What you should know before hiking Koko Crater on Oʻahu.

Sarah Burchard·Jun 10, 2026

Welcome to the World: Where You Can Have Anything You Want, For a Price

About every two to five years, the largest private yacht on the planet stops at Honolulu Harbor. For its more than 150 residents, it’s a hopping off point, a short visit or the start of a new journey. Unless you work or live on the ship, you’ll never experience what I am about to share with you.

Sarah Burchard·Jun 1, 2026

A Local's Guide to Ala Moana Beach Park, Oʻahu

Calm water for swimming, paved walking paths, Friday night fireworks and plenty of space to stretch out — everything you need to know about Ala Moana Beach Park.

Sarah Burchard·May 25, 2026

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2026: What to Expect, Who's Cooking and How to Get Tickets

Everything you need to know about this year's Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, Hawaiʻi's premier culinary event.

Sarah Burchard·May 25, 2026

In Waikīkī, Asato's Flavor Lab Is a Primer on Local Sweets

Local scoop shop Asato's Waikiki launched Asato's Flavor Lab this year — an interactive, one-hour tasting menu featuring the shop's signature candies, sodas and shave ice. This reservation-only experience offers visitors an intimate peek into the culture of Hawaiʻi "small kid time" — the flavors locals grew up eating and still crave today.

Sarah Burchard·May 21, 2026

Visiting Pearl Harbor: Everything You Need To Know

Plan ahead before visiting Pearl Harbor. Hereʻs everything you need to know about Pearl Harbor tickets, tours, parking and more.

Sarah Burchard·May 15, 2026

To Get a True Taste of Town, Meet Me At The Pagoda

On April 15, Pagoda Hotel invited friends and family to see the reveal of its recent renovations. Located just outside Waikīkī in the Ala Moana neighborhood that many are now calling “Midtown,” the 199-room, 12-story Honolulu hotel offers a budget-friendly stay amid dozens of mom-and-pop restaurants that embody “local Hawaiʻi.”

Sarah Burchard·Apr 30, 2026

Hiking Kapena Falls

Discover Kapena Falls, a hidden gem surrounded by towering trees for adventurous explorers.

Hawaii.com·Apr 29, 2026

Oʻahu Summer Guide 2026: What's New

New restaurants, bars, shops, food halls, markets and wellness centers on Oʻahu this summer. Plus hotel and resort updates and seasonal promotions. New Wellness (retreats, centers, etc.) Link to relevant articles and itineraries Hotel Updates: Openings, renovations, seasonal packages

Sarah Burchard·Apr 24, 2026

Oʻahu Summer Guide 2026: Aloha & Welcome

Summer on Oʻahu brings street fairs, evening concerts in the park and camping under the stars. It's an ideal time to visit if you want to learn how to surf, snorkel on the North Shore, hike Mānoa Falls or spend long days at the beach. A Letter From the Editor...

Sarah Burchard·Apr 24, 2026

Oʻahu Summer Guide 2026: Top Experiences

Plan your Oʻahu summer trip to include the islands top festivals and activities.

Sarah Burchard·Apr 24, 2026

Oʻahu Summer Guide 2026: Plan Your Trip

Essential travel tips for Summer 2026 on Oʻahu.

Michelle Wohl·Apr 24, 2026

Waimea Valley: Oʻahu's Most Accessible Waterfall Hike

In Waimea Valley, across from Waimea Bay on Oʻahu, visitors can take an easy hike through botanical gardens and culturally significant archaeological sites to a waterfall.

Sarah Burchard·Apr 21, 2026

Hiking Oʻahu: Trails for Every Fitness Level

Visitors often assume Oʻahu is all beach and city, but this island has some of the most rewarding hikes in Hawaiʻi.

Michelle Wohl·Apr 20, 2026

Discover the Beauty and Meaning of Native Hawaiian Plants

Learn which plants and flowers are from Hawaiʻi and which ones are not.

Sarah Burchard·Apr 18, 2026

Whale Watching on Oʻahu

Whale watching on Oʻahu runs from December through April. Find the top tours and best places to spot whales from shore.

Sarah Burchard·Apr 9, 2026

Chinatown, Honolulu

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Honolulu Chinatown is one of the oldest Chinatowns in the U.S., full of lei stands, noodle factories, temples and produce markets.

Sarah Burchard·Mar 31, 2026

A Visitor’s Guide to Ala Moana Shopping Center

Enjoy the best of shopping and dining at Ala Moana Center, a paradise for shoppers in Honolulu.

Jasmine Reiko-Healy·Mar 25, 2026

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Hiking Koko Crater Stairs

Welcome to the World: Where You Can Have Anything You Want, For a Price

A Local's Guide to Ala Moana Beach Park, Oʻahu

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2026: What to Expect, Who's Cooking and How to Get Tickets

In Waikīkī, Asato's Flavor Lab Is a Primer on Local Sweets

Visiting Pearl Harbor: Everything You Need To Know

To Get a True Taste of Town, Meet Me At The Pagoda

Hiking Kapena Falls

Oʻahu Summer Guide 2026: What's New

Oʻahu Summer Guide 2026: Aloha & Welcome

Oʻahu Summer Guide 2026: Top Experiences

Oʻahu Summer Guide 2026: Plan Your Trip

Waimea Valley: Oʻahu's Most Accessible Waterfall Hike

Hiking Oʻahu: Trails for Every Fitness Level

Discover the Beauty and Meaning of Native Hawaiian Plants

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