Waikiki magazine

President and CEO Hawai‘i Lodging and Tourism Association Aloha Kakou, Hauoli Makahiki Hou! If you happen to be reading this column, congratulations! You have made the wise decision to escape the cold of winter and escape to a much-deserved break… More >

President of Waikiki Improvement Association Aloha and welcome to Waikiki. The New Year in Waikiki starts with a colorful bang! At exactly midnight a barrage of colorful salutes will signal the start of the New Year, accompanied by a jazz… More >

By Andy Beth Miller In addition to natural beauty, expressions of art are found throughout Waikiki. When thinking of Waikiki, most people envision its alluring white sand beaches, the scintillating and savory fine dining available on every corner or the… More >

On a cool relaxing mid-week night in Waikiki, everybody wants a moment with 64-year-old traditional Hawaiian musician Cyril Pahinui. And it’s no wonder. The guy is a certified living legend as a master of slack key guitar. Earlier this year,… More >

Pro golfers vie for the crown at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Golf is another addition to one of the many perks of being in Hawai‘i during the winter months. As the snow, rain and chill drapes the fairways of… More >

Hawai‘i is the humpbacks’ seasonal home. The majesty and grace of the humpback whale as it travels through Hawaiian waters is a sight to behold. For many, the arrival of the humpback whale (they travel to the sheltering waters off… More >

There’s no escaping the culture of surfing here on O‘ahu—it’s a part of the fabric of the island. And although you might think the bright-colored board shorts, dozens of surfboard shapes and endless surf-inspired apparel are “what it’s all about,”… More >

Thousands gathered at Queen’s Surf Beach in Waikiki last September for CBS’ Sunset on the Beach premiere event celebrating Season Five and the 100th episode of “Hawaii Five-0.” As the show’s cast arrived on the red carpet, many took the… More >

There’s more to attaining beautiful skin than slapping on a dollop of moisturizer at night, and for most of us, a facial is one of the few sources of professional help for our skin. Among the benefits of having an… More >

‘OLELO: HO‘I KA WAI A KA PUNA NOHO MAI. The water returns to the spring and there it remains. By Lynn Cook Illuminated by legend, Helumoa glows in the center of Waikiki. It is a wahi pana, a sacred and… More >