Sneak Peek: Broome Street General Store Opens its First Honolulu Location
Get a look at the popular L.A. boutique’s new treasure-filled outpost.
Neighborhoods – Waikiki
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Original International Market Place
Take a look back at Waikīkī's International Market Place; before Anthropplogie, Herringbone and Mitsuwa made it their home.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Waikīkī’s International Market Place in 1960
Here’s a look back at April 1960.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Hawai‘i’s First Condominium
We’ve come a long way baby.
How the Iconic Moniz Family Were Raised in the Waves of Waikīkī
When the iconic Moniz surfing family lost their house in East O‘ahu, the famous shoreline became home once again.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: About 250 People Lived at the Ala Wai Harbor in 1965
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in February 1965.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Dredging Waikīkī’s Ala Wai Canal
An article from 2001 takes on the topic of dredging the Ala Wai Canal in the wake of complaints about what lurks in its murky waters.
The History of Hawai‘i: “Gone Are the Days of the Old Hotel-By-The-Sea”
A snippet of Hawai‘i in the 1955s, from our files.
O‘ahu Neighborhood Guide (Quarantine Edition): The Usually Bustling Waikīkī is Quieter—and Packed with Locals
It’s apparent that tourism is down. The streets are far less crowded now than they were pre-COVID. Many hotels are still closed, though shops and restaurants have been open between lockdown orders.
No Walk in the Park: 3 Honolulu Projects Making Headlines Right Now
Even playgrounds and parks can spark protests.
3 Dishes You Must Order at the Grand Lānai Restaurant Week Menu in Waikīkī
In celebration of the weeklong dining event, the eateries and restaurants at International Market Place will serve prix fixe menus and specialty dishes from April 8–14.
5 of Urban Honolulu’s Prettiest Streets
For when you just want to go for a scenic drive, bike, run or walk without leaving the city.
Did You Know that Pālolo was Once Home to an Airstrip?
Pālolo is so much more than a little valley behind Waikīkī. Learn some of its history here.
Our Waikīkī: Find Your Way With This Illustrated Map of Waikīkī
How many of these iconic spots have you visited?
Our Waikīkī: Meet the Hawai‘i Beachboys Keeping the Tradition Alive
The Waikīkī beachboys are a holdover from a bygone era, when this legendary band of Hawaiian watermen ruled the beach as Waikīkī rose to become Hawai‘i’s premier resort destination.
Our Waikīkī: The Stories Behind Four Longtime Waikīkī Holdouts
Find out how these local spots survive the test of time.
Our Waikīkī: Living Local in O‘ahu’s Most Famous Neighborhood
Waikīkī is much more than a tourist destination and faces the same challenges of other urban neighborhoods on O‘ahu. It has public schools, family-run restaurants, places people call home. Here are their stories.
Our Waikīkī: King Tides, Beach Erosion and Water Pollution—Can Waikīkī Be Saved?
How the state is dealing with king tides, eroding beaches and trash in the Ala Wai.
Neighborhood of the Month: Waikīkī
(Sponsored) From your neighborhood experts at Locations.
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Condotel in Honolulu
Savvy real estate investors capitalize on residential loan rates.
Could This New Proposal Save the Aging Natatorium from Destruction?
According to the state Historic Preservation Division’s rules, plans made by the city and state to demolish the historic site can’t move forward until all viable alternatives have been ruled out.
Does it Make Sense to Buy a Condo in Waikīkī?
What sprucing up Kūhiō means to locals.
Could You Imagine Living in One of These Gingerbread Houses in Waikīkī?
We’ve got the story behind Waikīkī’s fairy tale gingerbread homes.
