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Waikīkī Beach sees more than four million visitors every year. But did you know that just over 18,000 Oʻahu residents call Waikīkī home? If you love being right in the middle of it all—with easy access to shops, world-class restaurants, and, of course, the beach—Waikīkī may be just the spot for you. In this guide, you’ll get an insider’s look at this action-packed area, including where to live in Waikīkī, where to work, where to shop, and where to play. Welcome to Beautiful Waikīkī Waikīkī is the kind of place that’s inspired many songs—Hawaiian mele and English-language songs alike. Its glittering high-rise buildings, turquoise waters,...

About a million people call Oʻahu their home. Around 17,000 live on North Shore. Contrast that with the 350,964 residents living in Urban Honolulu, and you’ll start to get a sense just how different the North Shore can feel from busy Honolulu.   Oʻahu 1,016,508 2020 Census  Urban Honolulu 350,964 2020 Census North Shore 17,232 C&C Data If you’re moving to Oʻahu and looking for a laid-back lifestyle—something that offers a more rural feel than what you’d find around Honolulu—the North Shore might be perfect for you.    In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know if you’re considering a move to...

You’ll find plenty of unique and delicious food in Hawaiʻi, and poke is a stand-out favorite among visitors and residents alike. What is poke? Traditionally, it involves cutting up raw fish and mixing it with ingredients like sea salt, limu (edible algae, mosses, and more that acted as a condiment in the Hawaiian diet), plus ʻinamona (roasted and chopped kukui nuts). In fact, the recipe is right in the name! In Hawaiian, poke means “to slice, to cut crosswise into pieces.” But before we dive in, let’s make sure you’re pronouncing poke correctly with a little help from Malu States. In short, remember that an...

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...