Arts + Culture Waikīkī’s First Hotel Celebrates its 120th Anniversary The famed Moana Surfrider opened its doors today in 1901—and it’s still as popular as ever. by Catherine Toth Fox
Oʻahu The ʻUkulele Festival Hawaiʻi Returns this Summer—Virtually After cancelling last year due to COVID-19, the ʻUkulele Hawaiʻi Festival makes its comeback in a new digital format. by Kevin Allen
Hiking Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP52 Lena Haapala of the Kokonut Koalition joins Cat and Kevin this week to talk about maintaining and preserving the Koko Crater Railway Trailhead. by Kevin Allen
Adventure See All of Oʻahu From These 8 Hiking Trails Sometimes the best way to see the entire island is from above. by Catherine Toth Fox
Hotels Outrigger Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort Reveals $80 Million Renovations The flagship beachfront property will be transforming its pool and restaurant, while adding new rooms and suites. by Kevin Allen
From Our Magazine These Six Oʻahu Ube Treats Taste—and Look—Amazing With its iconic purple hue and smooth taste, ube has found its way into the hearts—and bellies—of people across the Islands. by Kyla Smith
News The Last Undeveloped Lot in Waikīkī is Now a Public Park Centennial Park Waikīkī opened on Feb. 1, a project spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Honolulu. by Catherine Toth Fox
Family Go on an Ahupuaʻa Adventure on Oʻahu’s North Shore Walk through botanical gardens and swim beneath a 45-foot waterfall at Waimea Valley on O‘ahu. by Catherine Toth Fox
Couples The Beloved Hau Tree Restaurant on Oʻahu Gets a New Look and Menu The best part of this oceanfront restaurant in Waikīkī—the view—remains unchanged. by Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture Meet Mele, O’ahu’s Newest Hawaiian Monk Seal The pup, born on Oʻahu in 2020, is one of the best things to happen last year. by Catherine Toth Fox
Oʻahu This Kailua Food Truck Is Keeping a Legendary Malasada Recipe Alive Agnes’ Portuguese Bake Shop, a longtime staple in Kailua, returns as a food truck with a slightly different name—but the same delicious pastry. by Catherine Toth Fox
Food This New Waikīkī Bakery is Serving Unique Twists on Mochi Doughnuts Mochi Do Hawaiʻi opened in January—and demand is only growing. by Catherine Toth Fox