Category: Hawaii Beaches & Ocean

Honolulu has joined leaders in the United States and around the world in the fight against pollution and climate change. A single-use plastics ban was passed by the Honolulu City Council recently. This may lead incoming Oahu visitors to ask, “What does this mean for me?” The short answer to that question is “Not a […]

Hawaii is famous around the world for its perennial sunshine and warm weather. Even in winter, the weather is generally mild. But for those of us that live here, winter in Hawaii brings a perceptible change in the weather. It gets a little wetter, a little chillier. It also brings two major attractions to Hawaii’s […]

We’ve written about Hawaiian monk seal encounters on this blog before. We’ve always encouraged visitors and residents alike to respect monk seals’ space, in the (fairly) rare instance of a monk seal sighting on any one of Hawaii’s countless beautiful beaches. , after all, are an endangered species. A recently released study by the examines […]

Foil surfing continues to grow in popularity around the world, spawning an offshoot of the surfing industry that is attracting more and more water sports enthusiasts every year. In Hawaii, visitors can try out the new-fangled way to ride waves with a number of outfits that offer lessons and equipment rentals. Hawaii is the ancestral […]

The Maui Ocean Center in Wailuku recently opened its new Humpbacks of Hawaii Exhibit & Sphere experience. The visionary exhibit debuted on February 10 and is already attracting many astonished visitors. It is an entirely unique, virtual underwater experience that takes you beneath the surface and into the mystical world of the seemingly magical , […]

Are all beaches in Hawaii public? It’s a question that adventurous (and simply curious) visitors often ask. But it’s also a major concern for many local families.  Hawaii is home to some of the most famously beautiful and easily accessible beaches in the world (once you get here). On Oahu, it’s Waikiki, the North Shore, […]

For many Hawaii visitors, learning to surf is a major part of their vacation experience. It may even be a so-call “bucket list” item. The Ohana Surf Project has been teaching people to surf in Waikiki for years. It’s easy enough for anyone to find a surfboard rental in Waikiki and head out into the […]

With its sparkling blue waters and pristine white sand beaches, is the jewel of Kauai’s Sunshine Coast. Poipu offers much more than languid resort living and fruity cocktails. Although it is now primarily a vacation destination, the area has a rich cultural and historical legacy. That history is what has shaped Hawaii into what we […]

Increasing King Tides in Hawaii concern residents and officials. Here’s what you need to know about them. 2018 got off to an interesting start with the arrival of the King tides. These tides are rare, and they bring the highest tides of the year. 2017 was a rare year, with an unusual number of very […]

Would you know what to do if you were stung by a jellyfish while in Hawaii? If not, you would probably “Google” how to ease the pain. BUT, WAIT! How do you know which “cures” are right — and which will make the pain even worse? Turns out, two scientists recently refuted the claims of some […]

Some say that Lanikai Beach is the best beach on Oahu. In fact, this beautiful place constantly pops up on lists of the top beaches in Hawaii – and in the entire world. So what makes Lanikai Beach so special? Lanikai translates to “Heavenly Ocean” in Hawaiian, and once you’re here you’ll see why. Local […]

If you ask me, a visit to the Na Pali Coast is a must-do when you come to Kauai. Depending on your interests, there are many different ways that you can do that. There are helicopter tours, boat cruises, and, if you are really brave and adventurous, you can even hike it. By far, my […]