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 ...

Hawaiian land snails are among the most threatened animal groups on the planet.  Researchers believe 11 species of Endodonta ...

Five years after closing his award-winning restaurant—which had been a HAWAIʻI Magazine reader favorite—local chef Alan Wong ...

Nothing beats the warm, fuzzy feeling you get when family and friends unwrap your thoughtful holiday gifts. But it’s not easy picking out the perfect present. Fortunately, the Valley Isle is home to ...

Growing up on the North Shore of O‘ahu, I always waited with bated breath for our next family excursion to Shark’s Cove. To me, it was a magical underwater playground with so much to do and see. And ...

Located in a green plantation-style building with a red roof, Aloha Exchange is a surf and skate lifestyle brand with rad apparel to suit any outdoor activity. From surf shorts and wetsuits to jackets ...

*This story was originally published on Oct. 31, 2024. Years ago, I went on a ghost tour with Native Hawaiian storyteller Lopaka Kapanui, visiting haunted spots on Oʻahu. It was early evening, the sun ...

It’s almost Halloween, and there are lots of spooky, festive fun to be had. Here are our picks for Halloween events you don’t want to miss. The Halloween Surf-Off at The Ritz-Carlton Oahu, Turtle Bay.

O‘ahu from Hawaii MagazineThe James Beard Award-winning chef and Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine pioneer will open Alan Wong’s at the Honolulu hotel, replacing its signature restaurant, Hōkū’s, in early 2026 ...