Culture
Kūkaniloko Birthstones: Where Hawaiian royalty was born
Kūkaniloko Birthstones State Monument, a sacred site on Oʻahu, preserves a centuries-old birthplace of royalty.
Welcome to Buffalo's Big Board Surfing Classic, Hawaii's surfing Olympics
For more than four decades, this Oahu event has perpetuated traditional and modern styles of wave riding with a division for almost every kind of surfboard out there.
6 Iconic Tropical Flowers That Will Make You Think of Hawaii
These flowers capture the romance of the Islands.
The top submissions to HAWAII Magazine's 2017 Photo Contest
Explore some of our favorite selections from this year's photo contest.
2016 in review: HAWAII Magazine writers' most inspiring trips
The coolest sights and activities HAWAII Magazine writers saw and did in 2016.
20 things we loved about Hawaii in 2016
The most memorable moments of the year in travel, sports, food and people.
5 versions of 'Mele Kalikimaka' that beat Bing Crosby's
Sometimes you need something different for the holidays.
There is FINALLY a shaka emoji
Hawaii's most beloved and universal hand gesture finally included in Apple's latest iOs update.
Priceless Hawaii moments from five HAWAII photographers
Five of our contributing photographers share their definition of "priceless" through a single photo they took in the Hawaiian Islands.
Meet the next generation of Hawaiian filmmakers
What does an authentic Hawaiian narrative look like on the big screen? Three Honolulu-based filmmakers, with the guidance of the Sundance Institute, hope to show audiences someday in a movie theater near you.
Why Limahuli Garden and Preserve is a Must-Visit for More Than Just Plant Lovers
Step back centuries into a natural Hawaiian wilderness as its native people would have experienced it.
How hooponopono can bring people together
This Hawaiian ritual of resolving conflict practiced throughout society heals relationships and community divides.
The Manoa Valley Heritage Center is a tranquil treasure of the past
Want to visit a thousand-year-old Hawaiian stone temple in the middle of a Honolulu suburb? Look no further.
How to watch the 2017 Peahi Challenge live
Maui's big wave surfing event is expected to take place today.
Learning from the aina (land) at Waipa Foundation: Community poi day and new Kauai food tours
More than 20 years ago, a foundation serving the Native Hawaiian community of Kauai began to take root. Today, it’s a flourishing cultural center, sharing the bounty of its north shore lands in innovative ways for locals and visitors.
Christopher Morgan's dance theater piece, 'Pohaku,' is touring the Islands
The performance pairs hula kahiko (traditional hula) with modern dance.
How voyaging on a Hawaiian canoe in the Atlantic changed my understanding of sustainability
A crewmember shares her experience on the Hokulea, as it sails around the world on the Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage.
5 Beautiful Versions of 'Aloha Oe,' Queen Liliuokalani's Most Famous Song
The last ruling monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii composed this gem in 1878 and the beautiful mele lives on.
15 Photos of Duke Kahanamoku that are Too Handsome for the Internet
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku, ladies and gentlemen.
