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Gardenia Cottage at Ke Iki Beach Bungalows: Front Row on the Ocean of Oahu’s North Shore

Gardenia Cottage at Ke Iki Beach Bungalows: Front Row on the Ocean of Oahu’s North Shore

If God were a surfers, this would be his favorite hotel. These cute cottages painted bright yellow are at ground zero on most surf rich turf on Earth, Oahu’s famed North Shore. Beachfront with a capital B, these beauties are. The accommodations are simple yet comfortable, as befitting a slightly rumpled surf colony that runs on waves…
Holy Cow! Broke-Da-Mouth Hawaii Cheekeater at He’eia Pier

Holy Cow! Broke-Da-Mouth Hawaii Cheekeater at He’eia Pier

The He’eia Pier used to be a a place where people caught fish. Now its a place where people go to eat burgers. And lots of other things but the burgers are the thing. This is the Cheekeater, a staple at the He’eia, Pier General Store and Deli in Kaneohe, a small town on the Windward Coast of Oahu not really known for its great grinds. At the toque of this new casual eatery…
Hawaii Beaches: Three Best Walking Beaches on Oahu

Hawaii Beaches: Three Best Walking Beaches on Oahu

This beach is 1.5 miles long and has nice, firm sand. It’s not quite as fine as other beaches further down the Windward Oahu shoreline and you don’t have views of the Koolau Mountain range but there is no development, just a few houses. The water is really clean and clear during the summer months. The surf can be really big and beautiful watch during the winter months — you are right along…
Innovative Sushi: Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas Does Hamachi Right

Innovative Sushi: Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas Does Hamachi Right

Hiroshi Fukui rose from a job as a dishwasher through the ranks of Hawaii’s best kitchens to become a master of Hawaii Regional Cuisine and fusion cooking. His forte? Small plates that pack massive mixtures of Asian and Western flavors, often with a spicy twist. His innovative sushi is now legendary for the layering of flavors that fit together simply and produce…
Best Places to Learn to Surf in Hawaii: Inside Puaena Point on the North Shore of Oahu

Best Places to Learn to Surf in Hawaii: Inside Puaena Point on the North Shore of Oahu

The vast majority of people who learn to surf in Hawaii do so in Waikiki, the zany tourism Mecca on the southern shore of Oahu. A handful make the drive out to White Sands / Barbers Point where gentle rollers kiss the shores but the rides are not as long as in Waikiki. Those in the know, however, head out to country (aka the North Shore)…
Waikiki Aquarium: Helloooo, Mr. and Mrs. Hawaiian Monk Seal!

Waikiki Aquarium: Helloooo, Mr. and Mrs. Hawaiian Monk Seal!

Hawaiian monk seals are endangered creatures (less than 1,000 are left) who are seen only in a few places around the Hawaiian Islands. The most predictable place to see them is the Waikiki Aquarium. Particularly at feeding time when their love of fish clearly kicks in. The trainers give an excellent presentation on what makes these critters tick. Feedings are twice a day. For kids…
Best Snorkeling: Swim in a Giant Living Aquarium at Hanauma Bay

Best Snorkeling: Swim in a Giant Living Aquarium at Hanauma Bay

This gorgeous bay filled with crystalline green-blue waters lies within a collapsed volcanic cone along the southeast coast of the Island of Oʻahu. One of the world’s most impressive natural aquariums, the bay teems with marine life and is guarded from rough surges by a sheltering stretch of coral reefs at the mouth of the bay. Boatloads of brightly colored fish frequent the bay…
Ginger-Crusted Onaga at Alan Wong’s

Ginger-Crusted Onaga at Alan Wong’s

Super chef Alan Wong has twice attempted to remove this favorite from his menu. Special requests from regulars brought it back. This is perhaps the most amazing fusion entree in the world, an ambrosial layering of sweet miso and sesame saucy, ginger spice crust, and firm-fleshed onaga. This is on the culinary bucket list for any foodie.


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