Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor get most of the play, but Oahu’s Windward (east) Coast is one big, long run of eye candy. From south at Makapu’u Lookout you get your first look… Continue reading
As the year ends, let the beauty and unparalleled adventure of the Hawaiian Islands serve as a catalyst for reflection. From the tranquility of its beaches to the breathtaking hikes through lush rainforests,… Continue reading
Given the herd mentality of tourism, it’s hard to believe that visitors can still find solitude on Hawaiian beaches. This is especially true on Maui, where a “monkey see, Maui do” behavior means… Continue reading
All beaches in Hawaii are public. Put a big asterisk here. About 80 percent of the beaches in the islands are easily reached, but for many other gems getting to the beach can… Continue reading
Kissing cousin to the more-famous Diamond Head volcano, Koko Crater sits right across the highway from the most popular snorkeling venue in Hawaii (Hanauma Bay). Beginning at a parking lot for Koko Crater… Continue reading
Running down the middle of Oahu is the Ko’olau Range, a razorback ridge (really, it’s only a foot wide at places) with steep green cliffs, nearly 3,000 feet high, that are choked with… Continue reading
Waikiki Beach is all about now, every day, 24/7. It’s totally off the wall, literally in this photo of a boogie boarder joining his brothers and sisters to ride the shorebreak at The… Continue reading
Jutting to the west of Oahu’s North Shore—home to all the famous surfing beaches—is the Mokuleia Coast, a ten-mile run of undeveloped beaches that faces north and is hemmed in by the Waianae… Continue reading
