Best of 2021: Editor’s Favorite Articles on HONOLULU Magazine
From exceptional trees to Pidgin, hip bars to beloved bakeries, here are some of my favorite 10 stories about Honolulu in 2021.
Surfing & SUP
Carissa’s World: How a Self-Effacing Girl from Kaimukī Surfed Her Way to Olympic Gold
Carissa Moore has become a beacon for a state, a people and a legion of young empowered women, without losing herself in the game.
How the Iconic Moniz Family Were Raised in the Waves of Waikīkī
When the iconic Moniz surfing family lost their house in East O‘ahu, the famous shoreline became home once again.
Hawai‘i Gives Back: Finding Peace and Waves with AccesSurf
For more than a decade, people have been able to found joy in the waves through the work and assistance of a dedicated group started by a recreational therapist and adaptive athlete.
Olympic Surfing Gold Fulfills Duke’s Dream—and Moore
Gold medal winner Carissa Moore puts Hawai‘i on the Olympic podium at the first-ever Olympic surfing competition in Japan. Here’s how it went down.
Ones to Watch: 14 Hawai‘i Athletes Who Qualified for the Tokyo Olympics
Keep your eyes on more than just the surfing contests—local Olympians will be competing in rugby, volleyball, skateboarding, swimming and more.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Ancient Traditions of Makahiki Was the Olympic Games for Hawaiians
Here’s look back at May 1936.
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.
Livestream Hawai‘i’s Carissa Moore, Seth Moniz and Coco Ho in “Rumble at the Ranch”—Surfing Kelly Slater’s Artificial Wave
The Aug. 9 mixed-doubles charity event should be a showcase for the powerful wave, especially as a platform for mind-boggling maneuvers.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 15–22, 2020
Transport yourself back to Hawai‘i circa 1820, participate in an ‘ukulele festival from home, watch a film about Hawai‘i’s future Olympian and more.
Hawai‘i’s World Champion Surfer Carissa Moore Wants You to Feel More Love and Aloha. Her First Film Shows What That Looks Like
Our very own Olympics rep and champion’s “RISS: A Film About More Love,” is giddy, heartfelt, intimate and family friendly—perfect for these trying times.
Ticket to Tokyo: John John Florence Is Going to the Olympics—Even After Gabriel Medina Ended His Comeback at the Billabong Pipe Masters
John John Florence edges rival Kelly Slater for the last U.S. Olympic berth. He joins fellow local Carissa Moore on the squad.
Happening Now: Follow John John Florence as He Battles for an Olympic Berth
The Billabong Pipe Masters is happening with Hawai‘i's Seth Moniz just eliminated by Kelly Slater. If Florence can advance, a tense semifinal awaits.
John John Florence and Kelly Slater are Ripping Pipeline Right Now–But Only One Will Go to the Olympics
Day 2 of the Billabong Pipe Masters turned into a John John and Kelly show. Thursday promises to be a showdown.
Hawai‘i’s John John Florence Joins Surfer Lineup at the 2019 Billabong Pipe Masters
In his first contest since blowing out his knee in June, John John surfs his way into Pipeline contention—and closes in on an Olympic slot.
While You Were Shopping: Carissa Moore Won the Surf World Title and Nabbed an Olympic Games Slot at the Lululemon Maui Pro
As if we don’t feel the Black Friday-through-Cyber Monday hangover enough, the Native Hawaiian from O‘ahu dominated in a shortened format in heavy storm surf while her top two rivals lost heartbreaker heats. It’s Moore’s fourth world title.
The Ultimate Lost Surf Film Footage Comes to Light at HIFF’s Screening of “Lost and Found: The Film Archives of Greg Noll”
A single screening November 9 at 11:30 a.m., followed by a Q&A with Noll, should be a highlight of the festival—for surfers and also those who can’t get enough of vintage Hawai‘i in the early 1950s.
From Now Until Friday, Alaska Airlines is Selling Tickets Discounted by the Size of the Surf in Hawai‘i
12-foot waves get you 15% off, but you have to buy from Nov. 4 to 8 for flights through Nov. 20. The deal is based on Surfline.com forecasts.
11 Things Locals Need to Know About 2020’s First-Ever Olympic Surf Competition at the Tokyo Games
Until last weekend the Olympics looked promising for Hawai‘i’s surfing contingent, with four local hopefuls.
Dogs, Ducks and Duos Compete in Surf Events at Duke’s OceanFest 2019 in Waikīkī
Cue the ooohs and aaaws.
Open For Fitness: We Tried a Stand-Up Paddleboard Class from Paddle Core Fitness
Working our cores without doing planks or situps, and being in the ocean? We’re here for it.
Your Ultimate Guide to Duke’s OceanFest 2019
Celebrate your love for the ocean with surfing dogs, surfboards floating 2 feet above the water and a one-man show dedicated to Duke’s life.
Sharkbusters: 6 Ways Humans Have Tried to Avoid Shark Attacks
Over time, people have tried an impressive range of tactics to repel sharks. But do they work? Not well enough ...
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