Tiki Time
Exotic cocktails and quirky decor make these unique watering holes worth a visit. Possibly one the most appropriate words to describe the tiki bar atmosphere—whether in its infancy after WWII or here and now in 2012—is carefree. These bars were… More >
Remembering World War II
How the Day of Infamy Affected Our Beloved Waikiki For residents and guests either vacationing or going about business in Waikiki on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, the initial reaction to the Pearl Harbor bombings, surprisingly enough, was not… More >
On Holy Grounds
More than just places of worship, Waikiki’s historic churches have their own stories to tell. Churches and cathedrals are places of sanctity, worship and faith. Spanning the globe you can find thousands, from Notre Dame de Paris to St. Patrick’s… More >
Diamond Head Haven
Lookout point-turned sacrificial site-turned superb school—the grounds of La Pietra possess a colorful past. From a sacrificial heiau, to an industrialist family’s mocked mansion, to a faculty lodging facility for one of Hawai‘i’s most prestigious schools, the acreage where all-girls… More >
HI Society
The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks has evolved while always contributing to the community. It may not have been profound or even deliberate, but in 1901, Hawai‘i took a baby step toward establishing statehood when a Benevolent and… More >