Best of HONOLULU 2026: Beauty & Self-Care on O‘ahu
Indulge in beauty and self-care products and services like the med spa treatments, massages, Korean skin care and more.
HONOLULU Magazine - July/August 2026
Best of HONOLULU 2026: Shopping on O‘ahu
These 16 winners deserve a spot on your must-buy list.
Best of HONOLULU 2026: Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Brownies, bagels, burgers, banchan and more reader-voted winners and editor picks make up this year’s best food and drinks.
Best of HONOLULU Family 2026
Every year, we look forward to celebrating a fantastic array of family-friendly products, eateries, boutiques, activity centers and more. Here are our 2026 winners.
Best of HONOLULU 2026: Entertainment & Leisure on O‘ahu
The best new place to rent watersports gear, discover up-and-coming artists, hold a celebration and more of the best ways to have fun on O‘ahu.
Best of HONOLULU 2026: Services on O‘ahu
You need pet grooming, travel planning, auto repairs or another service? Consult this list of businesses voted and selected as most reliable in their fields.
Best of HONOLULU 2026: Health & Wellness on O‘ahu
The best personal trainer, fitness studio, naturopath, pilates instructor and more places and ways to help you live well.
Breakfast Scenes Around O‘ahu
From old-school comforts in ‘Āina Haina to bulletproof coffee in Pūpūkea, our writers fanned out to different neighborhoods for this snapshot of five eclectic breakfast scenes.
Pursuits: Ben Lillibridge Is Wild About Mushrooms
Ben Lillibridge believes they can save the world—and he’s devoted himself to helping make that happen.
In His Words: How Alan Wong Got His Second Chance
Alan Wong reopened his namesake restaurant this past spring. We asked him about the rebirth.
Pagoda Hotel Gets a Glow-Up
The 62-year-old property recently unveiled an updated new look that pays homage to its roots.
Spotlight on Beretania
The Beretania Block Instagram account zooms in on one of the city’s unique streets.
Supporting Local
At the heart of our Best of HONOLULU issue is a desire to bolster Hawai‘i’s entrepreneurs and businesses.
5 Family-Friendly Music Experiences
From drumming and DJing to karaoke and live concerts, these activities strike the right notes.
Don’t Call Me Aunty
Locals think it’s a respectful way to address people of a certain age, but I’m not the only one who finds it offensive.
Not Just for Popo Anymore—Mahjong Is a Pastime for All Ages
Sign-ups for the Bad Luck Club’s mahjong get-togethers in Chinatown always fill up.
Making Hawaiian Language More Accessible With Hand Signs
An effort is underway to develop a new method of teaching ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i called ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Kuhi Lima.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2026 (Part 2)
Feast at our Taste of Honolulu event, see blockbusters with live musical scores, shop Made in Hawai‘i Festival and more.
