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Like the craft brewery scene, the cocktail scene on Oʻahu just keeps growing—and raising the bar in terms of concept and presentation. Honolulu has long been the Hawaiian Islands’ premiere place for up-and-coming cuisine, and now it’s also got a cocktail scene to match. Whether you’ve got 24 hours or a lifetime in Honolulu, you can’t go wrong with any of the spots on this list. We’ll show you the hottest and newest places to go, along with some stalwarts of the scene that are still well worth a visit. Reservations Recommended  If there’s a spot that catches your eye, we recommend making a reservation...

Don’t worry! We’re not here to give out Google Maps directions to anyone’s favorite “secret” waterfall. But we are here to share some hidden gems on Oahu—our favorite local businesses. With our guide, you’ll enjoy a unique, only-on-Oahu experience while supporting our local artists, artisans, farmers, makers, chefs, business owners, and entrepreneurs. The vibrancy of Oahu’s culture rests on the businesses run by local individuals and families—and they’re a huge part of what makes Oahu so special. We encourage you to shop and support local on the Gathering Place as much as you can. Use this list of our favorites as your starting point. #1:...

Over the last few years, beer has slowly been losing market share to spirits. However, sales of craft beer rose by 7.9% in 2021, and the number of regional craft breweries also ticked upward by 1.4%, according to statistics from the Brewers Association. Given the healthy state of the craft beer market, it’s no wonder that you’ll find plenty of local breweries on Oahu to enjoy. Below, you’ll find our list of the 11 best breweries on Oahu. Consider this your map for sipping your way through Oahu, one craft brew at a time. To keep the party going, we’ve also included some honorable mentions—spots...

Are you dreaming of a white (sand) Christmas? Or perhaps you’re just curious what it’s like to celebrate Christmas in 80-degree weather. Either way, if you want to learn more about Christmas in Hawaii, you’ve come to the right place! Below, you’ll find our complete guide to experiencing the holiday in Hawaii, with tips for those visiting Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai. As you explore the traditions, celebrations, and trivia below, you’ll see some big differences between Christmas in Hawaii and on the mainland. But you’ll also find some striking similarities, including the fact that, just like on the mainland, there’s plenty of...

Should the south Kona community be called “Captain Cook” or its original Hawaiian name, Ka’awaloa? That was the question surrounding Hawaii House Concurrent Resolution 27, a measure to change the name of the community named for the 1900s post office established by the Captain Cook Sugar Company. Although this particular resolution didn’t make it out of the state Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs, it highlights a topic that’s gotten more traction lately in Hawaii: restoring Hawaiian place names. When Mary Kawena Pukui, Samuel H. Elbert, and Esther T. Mookini wrote their 1976 edition of Place Names of Hawaii, they estimated that...

Hawaii residents speak more than 130 languages. Among that list is Pidgin, officially recognized as Hawaiian Pidgin English by the Census Bureau. Pidgin originated as a way for waves of immigrants from China, Japan, Korea, Portugal, the Philippines, Europe, and other origin points to communicate with Native Hawaiians and each other once they arrived in Hawaii. According to census data, more than 1,200 Hawaii residents speak Pidgin at home today. You’ll also hear Pidgin words and phrases sprinkled into everyday conversation all over Hawaii. Now, if you didn’t grow up speaking Pidgin, we don’t suggest you start now. (Trust us on this one.) However, if...