No trip to Hawaiʻi—especially for first-time visitors—is complete without attending an authentic lūʻau. These immersive ...

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 ...

Maui has long held a reputation for being home to some of the world’s best beaches. From expansive, sun-soaked shorelines to ...

Hawaiʻi Island is home to an incredible variety of local farms and producers, providing chefs with the opportunity to prepare ...

From epic hiking trails to incredible vistas, state parks in Hawaiʻi are diverse in beauty and terrain, offering unique ...

In 1927 a stunning Olympic-size saltwater pool opened on a stretch of Waikīkī Beach, dedicated to the 10,000 soldiers, ...

This story was originally published on Aug. 5, 2016. The monster winter swells on Oʻahu’s North Shore is world famous, but summertime is a different story. While the surf may be flat and professional ...

A short walk from Kailua Beach, shave ice shop Island Snow (its original location) is the perfect place to cool off after catching too much sun. President Obama would agree; he’s a fan of the cherry, ...

Brunner, who sells plumeria cuttings from trees he grows on his 2-acre farm, ships mostly to customers who live outside of Hawaiʻi. While many of his cuttings go to southern U.S.—like California, ...

HAWAII Magazine reader “C.C.” wrote us to ask how she could make one of her favorite Hawaii snacks at home. Do you have a recipe to make poke? My husband and I love to eat the version of it made with ...

Former president Barack Obama is the only U.S. president born in Hawaiʻi—and the Islands are still a special place for him. At least once a year—and often more, now that he’s no longer in the White ...