Kapi‘olani Park is the ultimate soccer destination, but back in the day the park (including the Honolulu Zoo and Waikīkī Natatorium) was a place for royalty to gather (and party) with the public.
This oceanside playground on O‘ahu’s North Shore gives kids room to roam and parents space to breathe.
Swing to high heights at this shady park to enjoy Diamond Head views and catch a glimpse of giraffes peeking over the fence at the zoo.
Abundant shade, swings and a mini zip line make this O‘ahu park a regular visit for our family.
Created as a site of beauty, it helped soothe the queen through her imprisonment and even became a way to sneak in information; and was destroyed as a symbol of love for Hawai‘i’s last monarch.
Explore a jungle, swim beneath a waterfall and get hands-on with some Hawaiian cultural activities.
When the crowds disappeared, we discovered a new community of regulars and anything-but-regular encounters at Ala Moana Beach Park.
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in July 1921.
Take cheerful Insta-worthy family photos, feed farm animals, eat a sunflower head and sip fresh squeezed lemonade.
Dine al fresco with your ‘ohana on April 23 for National Picnic Day.
If you can only plant one tree, make it an urban one.
“I’m a gardener, I love gardening and I love saving the world one garden at a time. That’s my motto.”
The latest emergency orders allow us to try new things outdoors, find some new local grubs and relax—as long as we do it alone.
This summer, plan a trip to some of our state’s cultural, historical and natural treasures from the comfort of your quarantine cave.
Spend a day hunting for exotic species at this cool, shady and tucked-away garden in Central O‘ahu.
Even playgrounds and parks can spark protests.
Our 8 tips for swimming and playing games at a sacred spot and cultural park on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
What does your child want to be when he or she grows up? In every issue of HONOLULU Family, we talk with people about their interesting jobs in Hawai‘i. This month, meet the man who spends his day on water slides.
Kapi‘olani Regional Park is somewhat of an anomaly: It is managed by the city but governed by a trust.
The toughest stories sometimes come in tiny packages.
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Mākālei Beach Park.
Discover hidden trails, tucked-away huts and thousands of plants at this Mānoa oasis.
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument turns 10 this month. Here’s what that means for Hawai‘i.
From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.
