Catherine Toth Fox

Oahu

Eats, travels, hikes, surfs — and lives to blog about it. Day job: Editor @hawaiimagazine and children’s book author. Employed by #ratterpack and #babyfox

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We Missed Kīlauea's Lava Fountains but Still Had an Epic Vacation

2 months ago | hawaiimagazine.com | Catherine Toth Fox

At least we weren’t the only ones. Like many of you, we had been captivated by the fountains of lava from Kīlauea, shooting up over 1,000 feet above Halemaʻumaʻu crater. The recent eruption—now exiting its Episode 16—has lured volcano enthusiasts from around the world to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to witness this extraordinary sight.
Get Fresh Breads, Pastries and Halekūlani's Famous Coconut Cake at This Oʻahu Bakery

2 months ago | hawaiimagazine.com | Catherine Toth Fox

Halekūlani Bakery in Waikīkī is now open daily. If you love the famous coconut cake from Halekūlani—and trust us, if you’ve ever had it, you’d love it—now you can get it any day of the week without having to dine at the iconic Waikīkī hotel. Halekūlani Bakery, which first opened in 2019, serves artisanal breads, pastries, croissants and, yes, the hotel’s coconut cake (whole or by the slice), all freshly baked on site.
Here's Why You Shouldn't Take Lava Rocks from Hawaiʻi

2 months ago | hawaiimagazine.com | Catherine Toth Fox

The national parks don’t want you to mail them back, either. Ever heard of the phrase, “Leave No Trace”? It’s an accepted set of seven principles—a mantra in national parks and other protected outdoor spaces—that remind visitors to minimize their impact on the environment. One of those principles can directly be applied to national parks in Hawai‘i: Leave what you find.
Kaua‘i Bakery is Still Our Favorite Sweet Spot

Mar 10, 2025 | hawaiimagazine.com | Catherine Toth Fox

The beloved Kaua‘i Bakery in Līhu‘e hasn't changed much over the years, and that's just the way the new owners like it. Tiana Sudaria grew up going to Kaua‘i Bakery. Her favorite was always the bakery’s oversize cinnamon rolls. And every family birthday featured its guava chiffon cake. When she and her husband, Dante, heard it might be shutting down, they weren’t having it. An institution like Kaua‘i Bakery can’t close, they said. So they bought it.
Hawaiʻi’s First Capsule-Style Hotel to Open in Waikīkī

Feb 25, 2025 | hawaiimagazine.com | Catherine Toth Fox

Well known in Japan, First Cabin will open its first U.S. property in Spring 2025. If you’ve even planned a trip to Japan, you might have stumbled on something called “capsule hotels,” or kapuseru hoteru in Japanese. These are pod-style rooms, just big enough for a bed, meant for quick and cheap overnight stays. Amenities such as toilets, showers and dining rooms are communal. Like hostels but way nicer—and more private.
This Hawaiʻi Island Hotel Has Eight Pools and One is Practically an Aquarium

Feb 18, 2025 | hawaiimagazine.com | Catherine Toth Fox

The Four Seasons Resort Hualālai on Hawaiʻi Island boasts a swimmable aquarium filled with more than 1,000 tropical fish. There are two things I love about hotels: robes in the room and resort pools. But the pools, really, are at the top of that short list. There are a lot of great hotels in Hawaiʻi with less-than-spectacular pools, and I get it. The Islands have some of the best beaches in the world, so why waste your time at a hotel pool, right?
I Tried the “27 Fling Boogie” and Fully Decluttered a Room in 45 Minutes

Feb 15, 2025 | apartmenttherapy.com | Catherine Fox |Catherine Toth Fox

OrganizingDeclutteringcommentsWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. See More ImagesCredit: Catherine Toth FoxIt happens every year: I resolve to declutter my home, and by February it’s a wreck. Laundry piled in baskets, unopened mail stacked on the counters, and Pokémon cards everywhere. And I haven’t even gotten to the most cluttered room in the house: my 8-year-old son’s bedroom.
Diamond Head Trail to Close in March and April

Feb 12, 2025 | hawaiimagazine.com | Catherine Toth Fox

If hiking to the summit of Lēʻahi (aka Diamond Head) is on your travel bucket list this spring, keep reading. An ongoing construction project at Diamond Head State Monument—where the trailhead starts—will be closed during certain weeks in March and April. On other days, the park is closing early. The closure will allow workers to stabilize loose rocks around the Kāhala Tunnel at the entrance to the park.
The Meaning of The Names of 19 Hawaiʻi Places

Feb 10, 2025 | hawaiimagazine.com | Catherine Toth Fox

Since February is Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, Hawaiian Language Month, we thought it would be fun to share the literal meaning behind the names of some of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic places. Source: Hawaiʻi Places Names, 2002Meaning: cruel sun, from the old pronunciation Lāhainā. This waterfront town on Maui was destroyed by wildfires in 2023. Meaning: completely overcast or crashing, as in waves.
Find Tasty Deals at These 7 Oʻahu Happy Hours

Jan 28, 2025 | hawaiimagazine.com | Catherine Toth Fox

Who doesn’t love a drink discount? You used miles to book a flight to Oʻahu and snagged a deal on a hotel room. So why pay full price for dinner? If you’re looking to save a few bucks on vacation—and who isn’t?—here are some Oʻahu restaurants with happy hour menus that offer great discounts on food and drinks. Onkee Korean Grill House, Ward4:30 to 6:30 p.m. daily, only available at the barTrust me when I say this: You’ve never had Korean food in Hawaiʻi quite like this.