88 Thoughts We Had While Trying Honolulu’s Newest Escape Room
We attempted to make it out of Chambers Escape Games’ Temple in Kaka‘ako in less than an hour.
Katie Kenny
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Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: January 6–12, 2021
The 8 best things to do in Honolulu this week.
2020 in Review: HONOLULU Magazine’s Most-Read Dining Stories of the Year
Here are your favorite stories about eating and drinking in Hawai‘i.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in December 2020
Virtual live concerts, decorating our homes with local goods, cooking at home and running outdoors.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2020
The 40th anniversary of an international film festival, a Thanksgiving concert, sunflower gazing, tree planting and more.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 8 Best Noodle Soups on O‘ahu for Rainy Days
Some of our top picks for comforting slurps when a cold snap is coming.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2020
Thankfully there are still so many reasons to stand by #LuckyWeLiveHonolulu—but we recommend calling ahead to check for any event changes.
The Best Things to do Outdoors While You Staycation on O‘ahu During Quarantine
Still bummed your adventure travel plans were canceled? Get outside!
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 8 Best Pizzas on O‘ahu
No matter how you slice it, there’s a pie for everyone. Here are our team’s favorite dine-in and takeout pizza options on O‘ahu.
Best of Honolulu 2020
We sought out the best of everything—from local sake to seafood boil, bank to barbershop—and expanded our list with a finalist in every category chosen by our readers.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
47 editorial and reader picks for the tastiest food and beverage in town.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2020
Start the fall by pedaling in an epic bike ride, supporting local breweries, helping to make our beaches pristine and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Labor Day Weekend in Honolulu: September 2–8, 2020
Stream the Okinawan Festival and Disney’s “Mulan,” order discounted meals from a local restaurant and celebrate National Beer Lovers’ Day. Oh, and bake rainbow bread like a boss.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
The 14 editorial and reader picks for the best ways to get out and active.
From ‘Iolani Palace to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to Honolulu’s Street Art: Take a Virtual Tour Around the Islands
This summer, plan a trip to some of our state’s cultural, historical and natural treasures from the comfort of your quarantine cave.
The 3 Best Places To Eat Outside in Hawai‘i Kai
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu for dining alfresco.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Services on O‘ahu
The 99 editorial and reader picks for the places and businesses in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.
The Best Places To Eat Outside at O‘ahu’s North Shore Right Now
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu for dining alfresco.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: August 5–11, 2020
Indoors or outdoors, with friends (nine or fewer!) or without, cooking at home or dining out alfresco, we got you.
The 4 Best Places to Eat Outside in Mānoa and Mō‘ili‘ili
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu for dining alfresco.
The 5 Best Places To Eat Outside in Ward and Kaka‘ako Right Now
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu for dining alfresco.
Merriman’s Honolulu Opens a New Outdoor Street Burger and Beer Garden
The seats inside may be off-limits but the spacious lānai has been revamped for a deliciously grill-centric pop-up restaurant.
Out in the Open: The Best Places To Go For Outdoor Dining on O‘ahu Right Now
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants around the island for dining alfresco.
Hawai‘i’s Gyms Have Reopened So I Signed Up for Anytime Fitness in Kaka‘ako
Here’s what it was like working out at a fitness studio for the first time since lockdown lifted.
Grab a Pie To Go From Agostino’s Pizza Food Truck in Kaka‘ako and Kailua
The new yellow and red food truck helmed by a Sicilian is bouncing between parks, breweries and markets across O‘ahu.
Your Guide to the Perfect Father’s Day Weekend in Honolulu: June 17–23, 2020
This week we’re celebrating Juneteenth with a comedy show, steak-loving fathers, old-school drive-in movies, Filipino food and more.
Here’s What It’s Like Grabbing a Beer at Waikīkī Brewing Co. in Kaka‘ako During Quarantine
My neighborhood brewery opened on Friday, June 5, and I was one of the first to show up with my dog (on a leash).
Watch as Thousands Protest in Downtown Honolulu in Support of Black Lives Matter
A week of demonstrations against police brutality, systemic racism and a call for justice for George Floyd resulted in a reported 10,000 people protesting at the Hawai‘i State Capitol on Saturday, June 6.
Love Lockdown: Date Ideas When You’re Quarantined Separately
Here are some suggestions for creative ways to get to know one another and develop a relationship without ever being in the same room.
Love Lockdown: Plan a Date While You and Your Partner Shelter at Home Together
6 ideas to help you make your live-in lover feel a bit more special.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend at Home in Honolulu: May 6–12, 2020
Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, get back into shape with weekly livestreams, play trivia to win gift cards to your favorite local bars and attend a virtual pet event.
Free Adult Coloring Pages From Hawai‘i Artists (and Our Magazine!) That You Can Print and Enjoy at Home
Honolulu’s stay-at-home order means that some of us need to replenish our indoor hobby box.
Watch Jack Johnson Perform Live from His Living Room for a Special Concert
The North Shore musician teamed up with the World Health Organization on Saturday, March 28 as part of Global Citizen’s Together At Home series.
Our Separate Reality: Snapshots of Honolulu’s New Normal During Quarantine
A week after the city and state ordered us to shelter in place, O‘ahu was almost unrecognizable.
How to Watch Jack Johnson’s “Kōkua Festival 2020: Live From Home” in Hawai‘i
The Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation’s annual music festival has adapted to the new normal and brings us a streaming music festival straight to our homes on Saturday, April 25.
How to Watch the “One World: Together at Home” Online Benefit Concert From Hawai‘i
A very special global event is happening right now. Everyone from Lady Gaga to Jack Johnson to Jimmy Fallon to Awkwafina will live stream themselves from their living rooms for “One World: Together at Home.”
Things to Do at Home: The Best Movies, TV Shows, Operas and Stage Plays to Stream
Your ultimate guide to quaran-streaming the best entertainment available right now.
50 First Dates: 145 Thoughts We Had While Watching “Love Is Blind” with Netflix Party
What better time to watch strangers get engaged without ever meeting face-to-face than while practicing social distancing ourselves?
Jack Johnson Teams Up With the World Health Organization for a Special Concert From His Hawai‘i Home
Watch the North Shore musician perform live from his living room on Saturday, March 28 for Global Citizen’s Together At Home series.
O‘ahu’s March 2020 Event Update
Updated regularly.