*IMPORTANT UPDATE: While Lahaina and much of West Maui was devastated by the August 8, 2023 wildfires (you can donate to relief efforts on the Help Maui Rise GoFundMe, if you’re interested), the rest of Maui is open to visitors. Your tourism dollars can help Maui rebuild, especially if you make an effort to purchase…
Are you looking for for a guide to Koko Crater Botanical Garden? This guide from a Hawaii local has everything you need to know! Nestled within Hawaii’s famed Koko Crater lies the Koko Crater Botanical Garden. Most people – locals included – have no clue that this hidden gem of nature lies just under their…
Sandy Beach is an out-of-the-way, yet popular local spot for bodyboarding and surfing on the southeast tip of Oahu, Hawaii. Find out everything you need to know about this stunning beach.
Are you looking for the ultimate guide to Iao Valley State Park on Maui, Hawaii? This guide from a Hawaii local has everything you need to know! After Haleakala, Iao Valley is one of the most iconic landmarks on the island of Maui. Most people think it’s a quick stop – and if you don’t…
Most people know that Hawaii has been heavily-influenced by Asian cultures. However, did you know that there is a stunning Buddhist temple known as the Byodo-In Temple hidden within the Valley of the Temples in the Koolau Mountains? Here is everything you need to know about it.
Are you looking for a guide to Waimea Bay? This article from a Hawaii local has everything you need to know! Waimea Bay is one of the most popular beaches on the North Shore of Oahu. But many of the visitors to this stunning beach barely know half of the activities that you can do…
Are you looking for the best sustainable businesses in Hawaii to support? This guide from a Hawaii local has all of the best brands! Earth Day is right around the corner, so why not try to change up your lifestyle just a little bit in order to help the environment? Here are a bunch of…
Are you looking for a guide to Kailua Beach? This guide from a Hawaii local has everything that you need to know about this heavenly beach. Kailua Beach is the sister beach of the so-called “best beach in the world,” Lanikai Beach. However, Kailua Beach does offer a few advantages that Lanikai Beach may not….
The hike up Koko Head Crater is easily one of the most popular and challenging hikes on the island of Oahu. With 1,000 steps on a rickety railroad track at a very steep incline, you can be sure that your leg muscles will be getting a very good workout! Thinking about adding this hike…
Are you looking for the ultimate list of things to do in Hawaii? This Hawaii bucket list is written by a Hawaii local! There are so many things to do in Hawaii – from visiting canyons to swimming with dolphins to even seeing snow! Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of all of the activities…