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…
There are so many North Shore beaches on the island of Oahu, but most tourists tend to go to the same handful of beaches. As a matter of fact, even in my Ultimate Guide to the North Shore of Oahu, I limited myself to only eight of the many North Store beaches. So, without…
Are you looking for the best things to do on Oahu when it rains? This guide from a Hawaii local has all of the best recommendations! When you think of Oahu, Hawaii, odds are you think of relaxing in the sun on the beach under a palm tree. You definitely don’t have any thoughts of…
Are you search for the best books about Hawaii? Here are some great recommendations — for kids, teens, and adults — from a Hawaii local. When I go on trips, I usually don’t do a ton of book reading. And that’s pretty unfortunate. There have been a few times that I’ve coincidentally read a book…
Are you looking for the ultimate list of things to do on Oahu? This guide from a Hawaii local has everything you need to know! As an Oahu local, I know there are so many things to do on Oahu, Hawaii, especially considering its less than 600 square miles. From beaches to hikes to festivals…
Are you searching for a list of the best hikes on Oahu, Hawaii? Well, you’ve found it! This guide from a Hawaii local has everything you need to know about the most amazing hikes on Oahu. Growing up on Oahu, I spent lots of time outdoors. I unintentionally created an ideal day: a morning hikes,…