Sea Life Park Limu Fest celebrates seaweed

Sea Life Park on Oahu, the beloved marine mammal park, bird sanctuary, and aquarium first opened in 1964. It has since evolved into an institution familiar to most residents of… Read More

He’eia Fishpond: history and healing

For many hundreds of years, native Hawaiian fishponds (Loko I’a) have been a vital part of maintaining a balance between the natural resources that are at the heart of the… Read More

Waikiki Beach Services: generations of Waikiki Beach Boys

Surf lessons and beach rentals are a major attraction at Waikiki Beach. There are dozens of companies that cater to thousands of Waikiki beachgoers every day. Read More

Rabbit Island’s name (Manana) and its story

It’s been a long time since we’ve written about Oahu’s Rabbit Island. Seen from the Makapu’u Lighthouse Lookout, Makapu’u Beach Park, and much of the Windward Side, it’s a familiar… Read More

Oahu Marine Life Conservation Districts

Several of Oahu’s most popular ocean recreation destinations are also home to a wide variety of marine life and are listed as official Oahu Marine Life Conservation Districts (MLCD) by… Read More

Lanikai Beach: a primer for visitors

Lanikai Beach is at the eastern end of Kailua in Windward Oahu. It is hugely popular among visitors and residents because of its normally gentle waters and soft white sand. Read More