How (And Where) To Watch the Massive Waves on Oʻahu’s North …
WEBDec 6, 2022 · 1. Go to Waimea Bay, Pipeline or Sunset Beach. When it comes to watching big waves, what you really want is a place that caters to large swell. Surf spots like Waimea Bay, Pipeline and Sunset Beach—all on Oʻahu’s North Shore—are perfectly suited to handle the size. (We’re talking 20 to 30-foot waves here, the biggest of the big.)
44 Hawaiian and Pidgin Phrases Every Visitor Needs to Know
WEBFeb 27, 2023 · Pakalōlō (pah-kah-low-low) Marijuana, pot, devil’s lettuce, herb, the green. Actually a combination of two Hawaiian words, “paka,” which means tobacco, and “lolo,” which can be translated to mean numbing, or paralyzing. So the literal translation would be numbing tabacco. “My friend offered me some pakalōlō last weekend and I ...
How to Make Hawai‘i-Style Huli-Huli Chicken - Hawaii Magazine
WEBJun 5, 2009 · 3 cloves garlic, crushed. Worchestershire sauce to taste. Sriracha or Asian chili paste (or red pepper flakes) to taste. Squeeze a lemon in if you’ve got one. Brush the chicken with the remaining marinade while cooking over a grill. And don’t forget to huli the chicken. Finally, feel free to invite us over.
Your Guide to Riding Honolulu’s Skyline Rail System
WEBJul 6, 2023 · Starting June 30 Skyline, Honolulu’s new fixed rail system, began operating on Oʻahu. It’s the first metro rail system in Hawaiʻi—and it’s been decades in the works. The multibillion-dollar project isn’t completed yet—right now only nine stations are open along the 11-mile stretch from Hālawa to Kapolei—but it’s already ...
5 Things You Need to Know About the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Tree
WEBApr 23, 2021 · Photo: Getty Images/kekaimalie. While ʻōhiʻa lehua flowers most commonly bloom scarlet red, they also blossom in salmon, garnet, yellow—and on very rare occasions—white. The ʻōhiʻa lehua come in a variety of shapes and sizes, all five species endemic to Hawaiʻi. 4. Where lava flows, these flowers grow.
Kapaʻa: A Guide to Kauaʻi’s Most Charming Town - Hawaii Magazine
WEBAug 2, 2016 · Try the poke nachos to start and the pan-seared daily catch with coconut jasmine rice in a curry sauce. Open Thu. through Mon., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., (808) 822-7887, samsoceanview.com. The next time you go to Kapaa, listen to the locals. The 8-mile drive from the Lihue airport to the district’s historic center was the only set of.
How to Visit Niihau, the Forbidden Island of Hawaii
WEBOct 24, 2017 · Half-day helicopter excursions are $440 per person. Safaris start at $1,950 per day. (877) 441-3500, niihau.us. Categories: Adventure, Adventure, First-Time, Kauaʻi. No one is allowed to visit Hawaii’s Forbidden Isle—the 70-square-mile island, which on a clear day can be spied from Kauai’s west coast—unless they are.
The 8 Flowers for the 8 Main Hawaiian Islands - Hawaii Magazine
WEBMay 26, 2022 · However, what is less known are the pua that represent each island. While the maʻo hau hele, the yellow hibiscus, is the state flower, each of the eight main Hawaiian Islands has its own official flower and color, too. 1. Hawaiʻi Island — ʻōhiʻa lehua. The beautiful yet resilient ʻōhia lehua can grow in the harsh, volcanic conditions.
The Ultimate Guide to Kailua, Oahu - Hawaii Magazine
WEBOct 21, 2019 · The latest venture by James Beard award-winning chef Roy Yamaguchi is the perfect fit for the burgeoning center of Kailua Town. The open-air Goen Dining + Bar, which opened in November 2018 in the new Lau Hala Shops, is a casual neighborhood eatery with an equally approachable menu: shareable small plates, creative sushi rolls and fun list of cocktails.
What's the Story Behind Hawaii's Flag? - Hawaii Magazine
WEBOct 21, 2008 · The flag’s color scheme is red, yellow and green, meant to represent different groups within Hawaiian society. The yellow is symbolic of the alii, the powerful royal class. Red represents the konohiki, the landed caste that served the alii. Green signifies the makaainana, or commoners. Many of …