Lanikai Juice Found Beyond the Kailua Town
Despite the name, Lanikai Juice can be found in two other areas of Oahu. There’s one on the North Shore, as well as another in…
Appreciating Hawaii’s Public Art
Oftentimes, the intricate beauty of statues, sculptures and other forms of artwork get overlooked. Either they blend in with their surroundings, or they’re situated in…
A Cottage By the Sea
As one of Oahu’s first smalltime boutiques, Cottage By the Sea continues to follow its original intent from humbled beginnings – to bring together the…
Ambassadors of Aloha: The Waikiki Beach Boys
Who were the Waikiki Beach Boys? They were surfing pioneers of a bygone era, who helped revitalize an ancient aquatic sport once hampered under European…
The Polihale Escape
There are few places in this world where I felt like I escaped it all, despite being only 12 miles from the nearest town. Just…
Surf Over to First Break Waikiki
First Break Waikiki, a local boutique located in the Waikiki Sheraton, is popular with the tourists, but locals should check it out, too. Walking through…
Jack Johnson’s ‘Got You’
It’s been three years since singer-songwriter-surfer Jack Johnson came up with some new tunes. But his fans understand; he’s been busy being a family man,…
No Boozing on the Beach in Hawaii
Is drinking alcohol on a beach allowed in Hawaii? Unfortunately, it is not allowed. According to the law, it is illegal to have an open…
She Sells Sea Glass on Kauai
In this age of Trash Turned Treasure, it’s no wonder Glass Beach on Kauai has become a gold mine for beachcombers. Scattered throughout the small…
Banyan By the Sea
If there’s one tree in Hawaii that’s gotten the most attention, it’s the beautiful banyan outside of the Moana Surfrider. Standing at more than 115…
Historic Kaimuki
Did you know that there used to be an ostrich farm in Kaimuki? It belonged to Hawaiian King David Kalakaua, who became fascinated in these…
Trade Winds Cool Off the Islands
It’s true when people say that Hawaii’s trade winds are like nature’s air conditioning. As I write this, a cool breeze is gently blowing through…