Category: Hawaii Beaches & Ocean

Hawaii beaches are ranked seventh in beach water quality out of 30 states, according to a recent study by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). That’s great news and is even better when you look at the number of beaches in Hawaii. The study evaluated 467 beaches – all public by law. They stretch along […]

If you’re cruising Waikiki tomorrow evening, then you’re bound to hear the sounds of the ocean. Earlier this month, the Waikiki Aquarium kicked off its summer sunset concert series “Ke Kani O Ke Kai,” which means just that in Hawaiian – “sound of the ocean.” Tomorrow’s performance will be the second one to showcase some […]

Wondering if you should visit Makapuʻu Beach Park on Oahu? We’ve been to this beautiful place many times and are sharing all kinds of info so you can spend your vacation time at Hawaii’s best beaches.  The conditions of Hawaii’s beaches often vary by the day and even the hour. You could be enjoying a […]

For the past several decades, a massive concrete structure has been quietly deteriorating on the Diamond Head side of Waikiki. Metal gates rusted by salt air and wooden boards nailed across entry ways blatantly make it known that this area’s off limits. What exactly is this place? The words “War Memorial” up top give some […]

For some of the best views of Oahu’s southern shores, go to Kewalo Basin Harbor. I like to post up at the end of the jetty and pretend I’m sitting in the middle of the ocean. But it’s usually pretty busy with surfers leaping into the water or fishermen reeling in a big one, so, […]

Hawaii Island’s Keokea Beach Park is a great place to visit if you’re traveling along the island’s northern coastline.  It has restrooms and picnic tables, making it a great place to stop after seeing Pololu Valley.  While this isn’t a popular tourist destination or glistening sandy shoreline, there is a lot to love about this […]

Recently, the Freuchte family signed up for a full day of charter fishing with Kona Family Fishing Charters. Kermit, his wife Ann and son Jack had done quite a bit of fishing on the eastern seaboard but not much else, so this experience in Hawaii was quite special. (Top) A fishing adventure on the Big […]

I came across an online forum asking if there are sharks in Waikiki. To my surprise, a few people answered: “No,” when in actuality, sharks roam all ocean waters (as long as it’s deep enough). Shark sightings are a pretty regular occurrence but shark bites are not. This story isn’t meant to scare tourists but […]

One of my favorite areas to visit in Hilo is Four Mile Beach. This stretch of shoreline includes Carlsmith and James Kealoha Beach Parks – two places that are great for all kinds of watersports. Let’s explore more about this beautiful Big Island Locale.  Little Sand, Plenty of Fun Four Mile Beach on the Big […]

Have you ever heard of Shipwreck Beach on Kauai? While not much of a wreckage remains, there’s still a lot to love about this Hawaii beach.  Shipwreck Beach Kauai Decades ago, an old, wooden ship crashed in waters offshore of Poipu on the South side of Kauai. It may not have been as exciting as […]

Hanalei Bay Pier has become a popular and iconic Kauai hangout over the years. Teens cannonball into the waters below, fishermen cast out lures, and tourists chill under its pavilion. It’s a favorite spot of mine whenever I’m on the island – I come to slow down and cool off with a mid-day plunge into […]

While you may not find a rabbit-in-a-hat or the rubber band man at Magic Island, you will discover something comparable to that level of hocus pocus; say, out-of-this-world sunsets, enchanted lovers and a mystical nation of power walking people. That pretty much sums up Magic Island, which is not so much an “island” but rather […]