Vote for the 2026 Best of HONOLULU
Your opinion matters. Now through Feb. 28, support our island’s businesses by voting for your favorites in more than 80 categories.
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Your opinion matters. Now through Feb. 28, support our island’s businesses by voting for your favorites in more than 80 categories.
Every year, we look forward to these awards, which celebrate a fantastic array of family-friendly products, eateries, boutiques, activity centers and more. From tea time with butterflies and ultra-creative art classes to cool grad lei and the chicest bounce houses on the island, we’re thrilled to share our 2025 winners.
HONOLULU Team
It’s time for our annual list of the best things our city has to offer, chosen by readers and our editorial staff. Here’s your guide to brunch, extra-large desserts, vintage alohawear, art classes, suncare and so much more.
These 19 winners deserve a spot on your must-buy list.
Our editors picked 11 top categories plus 21 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
Indulge in beauty and self-care products and services like the best cooling wipes, brow styling, chiropractic treatments and more.
You need a pet health expert, professional organizing, auto repairs or another service? Consult this list of businesses voted and selected as most reliable in their fields.
The best wellness retreat, fitness supplements, mat pilates, natural pain relief and more ways to live well.
The best new attraction, free hobbies, adult art classes and more of the best ways to have fun on O‘ahu.
Site Staff
BTS of a carb-fueled project to crown the Best of HONOLULU winner.
From a bakery for keiki treats to party entertainment, cat café to luxe picnics, we pulled together the top places to play, shop, eat, learn and more for the whole ‘ohana.
HONOLULU Magazine Team
We’re celebrating the entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, designers, retailers, artists and others who make our city vibrant and fun.
You need a vet, auto repairs, tools or another service? Consult this list of businesses voted and selected as most reliable in their fields.
Where to staycation, pet animals, take a tour for locals and visitors to enjoy and more of the best ways to have fun on O‘ahu.
Where to shop for the best beach bag, houseplants, sun hat, crystals, home accessories, swimwear and more.
Easy to see why Hawai‘i is the healthiest state in the nation when we have the best outdoor yoga, watersports and more ways to live well.
Treat yourself to beauty and self-care services like the best custom essential oil blend, head massage, eyelash extensions and more.
Our editors picked 14 top categories plus 20 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
Whether you want to drink, dance, pau hana, rock out or break things, there’s a best place to do that here.
Get active and out there with our picks for best gym, golf course, pilates, campground and more.
From leather handbags to upcycled alohawear to furniture, our roundup of best shopping will add a thing or two to your wishlist.
You need something done? Consult this list of businesses voted and selected as most reliable in their fields.