O‘ahu’s Great Neighborhoods: Kaimukī
A supportive small business community where old-school meets hip and new.
Brie Thalmann
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Peek Into Paiko Hawai‘i’s Lovely New Kaka‘ako Boutique
The botanical shop’s new digs are open! Shop houseplants, cut flowers, stylish pots and more.
Our Top 10 Pieces From the New Wabi Sabi Hawai‘i Furniture Store
From modern-organic dining tables to modular sofas and customizable beds, here’s what you’ll find at the newly opened Ala Moana boutique.
From the Heart: Shop Maui Fundraiser Items From Local Brands
This month, 100% of the proceeds from these pieces are being donated to Maui wildfire relief.
Go Check Um: 7 Hawai‘i Things We’re Loving This Week
From new music and art to fresh fashions and interiors—our quick picks for living stylishly.
Our Watch List: Films to Look Forward to This Fall
Get tickets and mark your calendars for these upcoming films and shows we’re excited to see from HRFF, HIFF and more.
Shop Dreamy Home Décor at the New Woven by Shaolin Boutique
Interior designer Shaolin Low brings together chic homewares, curated furniture options and accessible design services in Kailua.
These Hawai‘i Designers and Boutiques Are Donating 100% of Proceeds to Maui’s Recovery
Shop local and support the Maui community on their road to recovery after the wildfire disaster.
What’s Happening to the Animals Displaced by the Maui Wildfires?
We look into what’s been going on with the search for lost pets, the strays sent to the U.S. mainland and ways to help.
Bon Appé-chic: Finery for Fall Fits
Indulge in fall accessories that offer delicious nods to your favorite Island treats.
Literary Lineup of New Local Books Exploring Hawai‘i Culture
Three new books celebrate eclectic aspects of local culture, from women’s surfing to Okinawan heritage to Hawaiian wisdom.
How Can You Tell If a GoFundMe Fundraiser Is Legitimate?
We checked out GoFundMe’s vetting process and new hub for verified Maui wildfire disaster fundraisers and got tips for spotting red flags.
You Can Drop Maui Donation Items At These O‘ahu Stores
If you can’t make it to one of the main donation centers, bring your items to one of these neighborhood shops.
12 First-Time Made in Hawai‘i Festival Vendors We Can’t Wait to Shop
Add these Made in Hawai‘i Festival newbies to your can’t-miss list before you shop Aug. 18-20.
Mikinola Opens a Gorgeous New Hawai‘i Kai Boutique
Get the scoop on the shop’s new digs before it opens this weekend.
6 Reasons Why I Loved Chiburu, Lee A. Tonouchi’s New Book About the Hawai‘i-Okinawan Experience
Joyful, hilarious, thoughtful and heartbreaking all at once, the multi-genre collection is a love letter to Okinawan culture.
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Kimié Miner
The music powerhouse gives us the scoops, from her go-to karaoke song and stint as a morning news anchor to the inspiring way she gives back.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu
From leather handbags to upcycled alohawear to furniture, our roundup of best shopping will add a thing or two to your wishlist.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Services on O‘ahu
You need something done? Consult this list of businesses voted and selected as most reliable in their fields.
Best of HONOLULU 2023
From matcha to mochi, neighborhood gym to pickleball equipment, we pulled together the top food, fitness, shopping, services and family-friendly picks.
You Can Now Shop Yireh at the Label’s New Sunny Kaimukī Showroom
Emily Jaime sets up a bright, airy (and shoppable by appointment!) headquarters just a stone’s throw from all your favorite Kaimukī haunts.
Hawai‘i Walls 2023: Learn the Story Behind Artist Jana Lam’s Tropical Dreamscape
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of her whimsical mural and the cool new accessory collection that inspired it.
Love At Dawn Gives Second Life to Vintage Aloha Shirts and Mu‘umu‘u
Designer Angela Matsuo’s sustainable spin on alohawear reimagines classic Hawai‘i fashions in fresh, unexpected ways.
Native Hawaiian Brand Lexbreezy Hawai‘i Opens a Dreamy Boutique in Ala Moana Center
Alexis Akiona’s first Honolulu location is a tropical wonderland brimming with Ala Moana-exclusive designs.
New Gather Cowork Space in Hawai‘i Kai Was Designed by Women for Women
Come for the lovely work space; Stay for the amazing community, business support and self-growth.
20 Awesome Father’s Day Gifts From Hawai‘i Shops and Designers
Father’s Day is on June 18. Tip your dad cap to the father figures in your life with cool and handsome finds from O‘ahu boutiques.
3 New Local Hawai‘i Swimwear Brands to Sizzle in This Summer
Hit the beach in fresh releases from Native Hawaiian designers and eco-friendly swimsuit lines.
Sneak Peek: Hawaiian Humane Society Opens a New Animal Shelter in West O‘ahu
It’s got catios, two dog parks, pet supplies, plus medical facilities. And, of course, adorable adoptable animals that can’t wait to meet you.
We Tried It: Wai Kai Lagoon and Surf Park in ‘Ewa Beach
We hit O‘ahu's West Side for a day of play at the new ‘Ewa Beach activity center.
13 Must-Have Items From the New Apt by HomeWorld Furniture Store
Honolulu’s newest furniture store is brimming with a ton of affordable, small-space styles.
32 Fabulous Mother’s Day Gifts from Hawai‘i Shops and Designers
May 14 is Mother’s Day! Treat the mommas in your life like the goddesses they are with stylish finds from local designers, artists and boutiques.
Move Over, Monopoly: Island Game Nights Have Been Going Local with Hawai‘i-Themed Akamai
Get the ‘ohana together for game night with Akamai, a board game created to test your knowledge of and teach Hawaiian culture and principles.
Story Lines: Modern Design That Recounts Hawai‘i’s Unique Past
WCIT Architecture seamlessly fuses beautiful design with elements of Hawaiian history and culture.
Take A Peek Inside Aussie Label Zimmermann’s First Hawai‘i Boutique
The chic new Honolulu store is chock-full of gorgeous spring fashions, sun-ready swimwear and tropical Hawai‘i exclusives.
Editors’ Picks: Our Favorite O‘ahu Hotels for Staycations
Feel like escaping, but don’t want to wander too far? Just in time for spring break, the HONOLULU team spills its favorite O’ahu staycation spots.
Is the New Wayfinder Waikīkī Hotel Your Next Staycation Spot?
We're loving its retro tropical aesthetic, charming cafe-bar and dreamy saltwater pool just minutes from the beach.
HONOLULU Family Easter Craft: Hawai‘i-Inspired Eggs
Decorate Easter eggs to look like adorable pineapples, shave ice cones and hula dancers.
Local Brand Laulima’s Designs Feature Lovely Native Flora and Fauna
Helmed by a conservation biologist, the Hilo label’s nature-inspired fashions and home goods are a call to protect endangered native species.
First Look: Honolulu Has Its First Ron Herman Boutique
Get a look at the hip LA boutique's new Honolulu outpost, brimming with hard-to-get labels and cool collabs with Hawai‘i brands.
