Sharks Cove is Oʻahu’s best summer shore snorkel: what you’ll see on the North Shore reef, how to get there and park, the gear you need, and how to snorkel it safely.
Stand on King Street in downtown Honolulu, look through the tall iron fence at the pale stone building set back on its green lawn, and you are looking…
Our day-by-day 7-day Oʻahu itinerary for first-timers: where to stay, what to reserve, beaches, hikes, Pearl Harbor, food, and how to see the island without rushing.
Stand-up paddleboarding is the easiest way onto Oʻahu’s summer water: the best beginner spots, what lessons cost, and the glowing night paddle up the Haleʻiwa river.
The new Oʻahu restaurants worth trying this summer, from Michelin yakitori in Kakaʻako to Alan Wong’s return, Chinatown Filipino eats, and a new food hall.
A local family’s honest Hawaiʻi packing list: the reef-safe sunscreen rules, the beach gear worth its space, warm layers for the summits, and what to leave home.
A local’s guide to Byodo-In Temple on Oʻahu: 2026 tickets and hours, how to reach the Valley of the Temples in Kāneʻohe, plus how to visit with respect.
Waimea Valley on Oʻahu’s North Shore pairs a swimmable 40-foot waterfall with world-class botanical gardens and living Hawaiian culture. Here is how to visit in 2026, from tickets and hours to the best time to go.
A local couple’s honest guide to a Hawaiʻi honeymoon: which island to pick, the most romantic resorts, what to do, and real costs for 2026.
A local’s guide to the best snorkel tours on Oahu: Turtle Canyon catamarans off Waikiki, West Side dolphin sails from Koolina, and the calm Kaneohe Bay sandbar. Prices, departure points, and how to do right by the honu.
A local’s guide to the best dim sum on Oʻahu, from the Chinatown cart houses to Ala Moana and Waikīkī. Hours, parking, prices, and exactly what to order for yum cha.
Where to see honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) on Oʻahu, from Turtle Beach to Hanauma Bay, plus the rules that keep these protected turtles safe.
Our local 2026 guide to island hopping in Hawaiʻi: the three inter-island airlines, what flights cost now, the Maui to Lānaʻi ferry, and how to plan each hop.
A local’s guide to visiting Pearl Harbor on Oʻahu, from free USS Arizona Memorial tickets to 2026 prices, hours, the no-bag rule, and how to plan your day.