Voting is now open for HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!  Thousands of you voted in our 2025 awards, selecting ...

Year after year we’re amazed and inspired by the hundreds of images submitted to the annual HAWAI‘I Magazine Photo ...

“They really are the gentle giants of the ocean,” says Shari Sicsko, co-owner of Kona Snorkel Trips, which offers its world-famous manta ray night snorkel year-round. “Everybody’s really passionate ...

Hawaiʻi Island isn’t my usual go-to for island hopping, but when a friend who once called it home invited me along, I ...

Five years after closing his award-winning restaurant—which had been a HAWAIʻI Magazine reader favorite—local chef Alan Wong is moving to Kāhala. The Alan Wong, the James Beard Award-winning chef and ...

While growing up on Maui, it was always a treat to visit Oʻahu. Here, the energy is electric, from the crazy shorebreak at Sandy Beach and the bustling nightlife of Waikīkī to the trailblazing ...

Old Queen Street Stadium boasts an impressive collection of classic and retro sports memorabilia from Hawaiʻi.

One of my favorite beaches on Maui is on the island’s West Side—and no, it’s not Kāʻanapali Beach. It’s Kahekili Beach, right around the corner. The lesser-known shoreline is just north of its famous ...

Maui has long held a reputation for being home to some of the world’s best beaches. From expansive, sun-soaked shorelines to sheltered coves with abundant marine life, Maui offers something for every ...

Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikīkī, Oʻahu.

Located in Nāʻālehu, Punaluʻu Bake Shop is the country’s southernmost bakery. But its real claim to fame is its heavenly sweet bread—made from a secret family recipe. You can pick up a loaf or two of ...

After much anticipation, HAWAIʻI Magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards is available and on newsstands! (Get your copy here.) From the best beaches and hiking trails to family-friendly resorts and ...