Honolulu Travel Blog

The waves along Oahu’s North Shore began pounding today and continue to grow overnight, just in time for the world’s best surfers to ride in the Vans World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach. One of the North Shore’s premier surf breaks, Sunset is only for the best surfers, and each year...

I’m a beer person, but now and then I can enjoy a glass of what is usually cheap red wine, nothing over a $15 bottle, and Haleiwa’s Bonzer Front is my go to spot. My palate, which is uneducated in the world of wine cannot explain why I prefer red over white, or why red zinfandel is my favorite....

The North Shore is home to numerous farms that utilize the rich soil that has nourished various crops for generations. A couple of months ago, I was lucky to be invited on the virgin voyage of Oahu Agri Tours’ North Shore farm tour—a new venture by Annie Suite and Pamela Boyar, the women behind the...

So ono! That’s what you’re likely to hear about good food in Hawaii. Local for delicious, ono is a local term for darn good food. As the busiest island in Hawaii, Oahu is home to a large number of restaurants, and many of them are very, very good. I’m going to discuss a few casual,...

Honolulu is a busy place. Locals call it Town, because it’s the busiest section of the island. Town is loaded with things to do, from shopping and spa days, to golf and surfing, tanning, eating, children’s activities and so much more. One day in Honolulu will leave you feeling satisfied and...

Oahu’s North Shore, otherwise known as the “Country,” is a place that shouldn’t be missed while on the island. If you’re traveling to another Hawaiian Island, there’s a good chance you’ll pass through Oahu and have a day between islands. Even if you’re on Oahu for...

While on Oahu, the surfing mecca of the world, make sure to take a surf lesson. There are two main locations where surf lessons take place. At Waikiki Beach, novice surfers can enjoy trying to catch waves at Queen’s, a popular surf break that is often calm and is a less dangerous spot than many other...