My Honolulu: The Magic of Magic Island During the Pandemic
When the crowds disappeared, we discovered a new community of regulars and anything-but-regular encounters at Ala Moana Beach Park.
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When the crowds disappeared, we discovered a new community of regulars and anything-but-regular encounters at Ala Moana Beach Park.
Welcome to Honolulu’s quirkiest budget happy hour.
True-to-form flavors and the finest shave supersede bombucha mounds of ice.
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in July 1961.
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.
Keep your eyes on more than just the surfing contests—local Olympians will be competing in rugby, volleyball, skateboarding, swimming and more.
Less mud and more safety upgrades make the newly reopened hike in Honolulu a more family-friendly adventure.
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in July 1921.
Come for the Cubano sandwich, stay for the pitaya, mountain apple and poi seasonal papaya bowl.
Summer’s still in session. Continue the season with an immersive art show, a music festival and a street art exhibition.
Bold flavors and playful plates restore a Windward foodie’s confidence in the open-air eatery.
The tiny bento shop goes upmarket every Friday and Saturday with seven-course dinners that sell out every month.
We asked our photographers, Aaron K. Yoshino and David Croxford, to curate a collection of their work in tribute of Earth Month.
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in June 1961.

We delve deep into underground passages, secret societies and mysteries to bring you the best secrets the city has to offer.
We aren’t picky, we’re just…discerning.
With our perfect weather, camping in Hawai‘i couldn’t be easier. Just grab a tent and some supplies, and head out to one of these scenic spots.
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures.
Kick the single-use plastics and pack your homemade lunch with these reusable wraps, utensils and lunch boxes.