Hawai‘i Island Why Hawaiian chiefs once coveted Big Island’s Kiholo Bay, and you will too This dazzling lagoon of black sand and aquamarine water on the North Kona coastline is a magical place. by Kirk Lee Aeder
Culture Female big-wave surfers make history at Waimea Bay Queen of the Bay is the first-ever women’s-only big-wave event at Oahu's Waimea Bay. by Kevin Allen
Oʻahu Paddling Oahu’s beautiful Kailua Bay to the Mokulua Islands The kayaking loop from Kailua Beach to the "Mokes" is a picturesque excursion. by Maureen O'Connell
Culture Twilight at Kalahuipuaa: Live music and talk story gathering at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel Next to Keawaiki Bay on Hawaii Island, a group of friends play music, tell stories, sing and dance well into the night. by Meghan Miner Murray
Beaches Maui’s Turtle Town is the Island’s Best-Kept Snorkeling Secret If you ask someone where Turtle Town is on Maui, it’s likely you could get two, maybe three different answers. by Stacey Alonzo
The Latest Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Hawaiʻi Ring in 2026 with these spectacular firework shows and events. by HAWAII Magazine Staff
Oʻahu An Iconic North Shore Bar Returns to Kick Off the Winter Surf Season—But Only for a Limited Time After five years of closure, The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay is reviving the storied spot for kamaʻāina and resort guests to celebrate the island’s legendary surf culture. by Grace Maeda
Oʻahu Find a Charming Hawaiian Christmas Tree at Helemano Farms In the central town of Wahiawā is Oʻahu’s only locally owned and operated Christmas tree farm. by Kevin Allen
First-Time 6 Colorful North Shore Towns You Won’t Want to Miss Your guide to the local towns dotting Oʻahu fabled North Shore. by Kevin Allen
News Hawaiʻi is Raising Its Tourism Tax with the Goal of Mitigating Climate Impacts by The HAWAII Magazine Staff
Food This Upscale Restaurant in Kailua-Kona Honors a Once-Thriving Fishing Village by Catherine Toth Fox