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.
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 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 to…
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…
Are you looking for the ultimate guide to Lanikea Beach, a.k.a. Turtle Beach? This guide from a Hawaii local has everything that you need to know! Laniakea Beach, also known as “Turtle Beach,” is the most popular place to see turtles on Oahu – and one of the most consistent too. With all of these…
Are you looking for the ultimate guide to Lanikai Beach, Oahu, Hawaii? This guide from a Hawaii local has everything that you need to know! Just across from the Lanikai Pillbox hike is the stunning Lanikai Beach. As a matter of fact, the name “Lanikai” itself means “heavenly sea” – that’s a pretty apt name…
There are dozens of hotels in the bustling tourist city of Waikiki – but how can you tell which of these Waikiki hotels are on the beach? Even Google Maps doesn’t make that very clear sometimes! So to help you out, I’ve done a little in person digging of my own. Here is a complete…