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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…

Singing ‘Waimanalo Blues’

Growing up, I’d hear the song “Waimanalo Blues” come on the radio. The soothing slack key intro always put me at ease, no matter if…

Smoothie Loving at Lanikai Juice

Lanikai Juice has always been our go-to spot after spending the day in the sun, sand and surf. Just minutes from Lanikai Beach, the shop…

The ‘Danger Zone’ in Kekaha

Every year for about a month-long period, red warning flags go up on one of Kauai’s west side beaches. That’s because the military conducts live…

West Oahu’s Keawaʻula Beach (Yokohama Beach)

You can’t drive a full loop around west Oahu. Kaena Point stands in the way, offering beautiful hiking but no road access between the western…

Halekulani Remains True to its Name

Nearly 100 years old, the Halekulani is located in Waikiki and remains true to its name; House befitting Heaven a slice of legacy, culture, quality…