Blog & Guides

Affordable Eats on Oʻahu

A list of our favorite spots for plate lunch, poke, food trucks and more on Oʻahu.

Where to Watch Big-Wave Surfing on Oʻahu’s North Shore This Winter

A list of big-wave surf competitions to watch out for on Oʻahu's North Shore winter 2025.

Oʻahu’s Top Cultural Experiences this Winter

From Makahiki festivals to Cirque du Soleil, these are our favorite cultural experiences for winter 2025 on Oʻahu.

25 Best Things to do on Oʻahu

From restaurant hopping to hiking, here are 25 of the most popular things to do on O'ahu.

Oʻahu Events: Stay Up-To-Date Here

An ongoing list of O'ahu events, including festivals, pop-up markets, shows and more.

New Restaurants Oʻahu 2025

New restaurants, bars, eateries and cafes open on Oʻahu every week. Here is our list of notable openings in 2025.

20 Best Things to do in Hawaiʻi

A mix of our favorite Hawai’i activities as well as visitor sites that have remained popular for decades.

Experience TripAdvisor’s #1 Show in Honolulu: The Magical Mystery Show!

Even if magic shows aren’t typically your thing, the experience of The Magical Mystery Show is for you. It’s for everyone.

Pickleball in Hawai'i: Where to Play in Paradise

Join the pickleball Hawaiʻi movement! Explore its rise in popularity and the great places to play across the islands.

The Pig & The Lady: The Road Back To Kaimukī

On Oct. 15, acclaimed Honolulu restaurant The Pig & The Lady softly reopened its flagship at Civil Beat Plaza on Waialae Avenue in Kaimuki.

3 Must-Try Restaurants on Maui – Editor’s Picks

Over the past few years of food-hopping on our neighbor island, three restaurants have stood out to me for different reasons. All of them...

Ultimate Circle Island Tour Oʻahu

Best Maui Farm Tours – Editor’s Picks 2025

Maui is home to over 800 farms. Over a dozen host farm tours, but these four offer something extra special.

The Garden of Eden Maui: A Respite on the Road to Hāna

26 miles into the road to Hāna is an oasis called The Garden of Eden. The arboretum on the outskirts of Hāna opened in 1996

The History of Poke

There are 3,108 poke shops in the United States — more than 240 of them are in Honolulu. That’s a 22% increase since 2020, according to IBISWorld, which expects that number to grow over the next five years. In 2016, Eater reported that the number of restaurants serving poke had doubled since 2014 — from…

Luxury Awaits - Explore the Big Island with Kailani Tours

Choosing a luxury tour to guide your expedition is not only a more comfortable way to travel, it’s the only way to ensure you’re getting...

Why I Love a Waikīkī Sunset Cruise

Experience the magic of a Waikīkī sunset cruise. Enjoy stunning views of the sun setting over Honolulu cruising in a catamaran.

Hawaiʻi Biking Tours: The Best Trails, Routes & Downhill Rides

Explore the thrill of biking in Hawaiʻi with stunning coastal rides and volcano descents. Find the best trails for your adventure.