Waikiki magazine

Get the inside track on what to see and do straight from the experts—the concierges working in Waikiki. Kawai Yamashiro Chef Concierge, Les Clefs d’Or, The Concierge Association of Hawai‘i President Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk Years working in… More >

Waikiki Scoop: Neighborhood news and hot picks When I think of Hawai‘i, an image of the sunset and a vast sandy beach pops into mind. In the background of that thought is the strumming of an ‘ukulele playing “Somewhere Over… More >

Q&A with Philip Chiang, Co-Founder of P.F. Chang’s Philip Chiang is no stranger to Asian fare. Born in Shanghai and raised in Tokyo, his mother pioneered San Francisco’s The Mandarin, one of the first U.S. restaurants to serve Chinese cuisine,… More >

A unique feature of Waikiki Beach—walls, aka the Kapahulu Groin—holds a special place in the hearts of locals and tourists alike. When most people imagine the beaches of Waikiki, they don’t think of concrete walls. But the truth is that… More >

Q&A and coffee with Bill Granger of bills Sydney Sit down for a charming meal with friends at bills Sydney, where the sunny, surfside food of Sydney meets Waikiki’s international vibe. Bill Granger, amiable Australian restaurateur and food writer, creates… More >

First-timers to Hawai‘i are well aware of the havoc too much sun exposure can have on their skin, but forget that their hair is equally at risk. A combination of UVA and UVB exposure, pool chlorine and ocean salinity can… More >

The employees of the Hyatt Regency Waikiki share the aloha spirit with visitors through service, and even dance. The Hawaii State Legislature attempted to define “Aloha Spirit” with the passage of a law acknowledging it as the “working philosophy of… More >

Get the inside track on what to see and do straight from the experts—the concierges working in Waikiki. Frank Hernandez Chef Concierge, Les Clefs d’Or Halekulani Years working in Waikiki: 12 Three words that describe Waikiki: Engaged, colorful and metropolitan…. More >

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are the perfect excuses to check out great new restaurants in Waikiki. Here is a short list of some of the newer dining establishments in Waikiki that have quickly become some of my favorites. Park… More >

Q&A with Miss Waikiki, Kaʻiulani Carr Honored to claim the coveted Miss Waikiki 2014 crown, Ka‘iulani Carr is equally enthusiastic to welcome visitors with aloha to Waikiki—the place she performed her first hula. What does being Miss Waikiki mean to… More >