Kevin Allen

Honolulu

Associate Editor at Hawaii Magazine

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10 Things You Can Only Do in the Summer in Hawaiʻi - Hawaii Magazine

1 month ago | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

*This story was originally published on July 31, 2017. It’s easy to forget that it’s not summer year-round in Hawaiʻi. With our unwavering tropical
Here's How to Take a Road Trip on O‘ahu’s Southeastern Coast

Oct 21, 2024 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

Just past Waikīkī, O‘ahu’s southeast coast unfolds—and makes for the perfect road trip. Bookmark these stops for your journey. The early morning sun streaks through monkeypod trees as my wife, Kaila, and I walk the aisles of the Kapi‘olani Community College Farmers Market, run by the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau. Here, dozens of local farms and businesses sell their produce and products every week.
Stay in the Heart of Waikīkī at Waikiki Malia

May 8, 2024 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

A chic sign welcomes me into the relaxed lobby of Waikiki Malia and I take a moment to appreciate my new surroundings—it’s an oasis away from the busy Waikīkī streets outside. This hotel mixes luxury with affordability, offering visitors or staycationing residents a new place to stay that places its guests in the heart of Waikīkī.
Find Curated Hawaiʻi Goods at This Hilo Shop

Mar 13, 2024 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

Hana Hou Hilo, originally established as a Hawaiiana antiques and collectibles store, has transformed itself into a modern-day curator of locally made goods. Hana Hou Hilo bustles with energy. Once an antiques and collectibles store focused on Hawaiiana and Oceania art and accessories, the boutique in sleepy Hilo town now sells an assortment of locally made goods, curated jewelry and apparel, as well as zero-waste, sustainably made products.
This Hilo-Based Designer Focuses Products on Native Hawaiian Biodiversity

Jan 30, 2024 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

Started by eco-conservationist Danya Weber, Laulima brings the native flora and fauna of Hawai‘i right into your home. This story is part of our Meet the Makers feature, which was published in our Fall 2023 issue. In Hawai‘i, we always try to support local. Whether we’re buying produce from the nearby farmers markets or shopping at the mom-and-pop boutique down the street, it means a lot for us to give back to our Island economy.
This Revamped Hotel Feels Like an Oasis in Waikīkī

Jan 8, 2024 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

Off the strip at the Wayfinder Waikīkī, you don’t need an ocean view for a fantastic stay. I’m sitting on my lānai (veranda), enjoying the breezes of Waikīkī and listening to the sounds of silence. That’s right, quiet, in Waikīkī. At night. No, I’m not staying at some isolated accommodation at one of the far ends of Waikīkī, where you can escape the noise at the expense of being blocks away from the beach.
Where to Watch 2023/2024 New Year's Eve Fireworks in Hawaiʻi

Dec 27, 2023 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

Welcome in the new year the right way by checking out these explosive firework shows and more. From the shores of Waikīkī to the coast of Maui, there are dozens of fireworks displays every year across the state of Hawaiʻi to welcome in the new year. Here are some of the best places to be this coming New Year’s Eve if you want a front row seat to one of these epic firework shows.
How to Meet Jason Momoa This Week in Honolulu

Dec 18, 2023 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

Jason Momoa will be in Honolulu this week promoting his new brand of vodka—and you can be there to meet him. For some, a chance to meet actor Jason Momoa would be the best Christmas present of all. The action star has been a favorite celeb amongst Hawaiʻi locals—and our readers—for decades.
Talk Story with Hōkūle‘a Captain and Navigator Lehua Kamalu

Nov 29, 2023 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

Thanks to GPS technology, finding your way is easy today—unless you’re on the Hōkūle‘a. A wa‘a kaulua (double-hulled Polynesian voyaging canoe), the Hōkūle‘a has been making regular voyages since 1975, connecting with Indigenous cultures from around the world. Its Moananuiākea voyage, a four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific, is underway now. So on a vessel without modern technology to rely on, how do you navigate the Pacific Ocean? Lehua Kamalu, one of the primary navigators aboard the Hōkūle‘a.
The Best Banana Bread on Maui in 2023

Nov 16, 2023 | hawaiimagazine.com | Kevin Allen

Banana bread on Maui is a hotly contested subject, and these five spots are considered the best of the best by our readers. Our annual Readers’ Choice Awards has a few categories that residents and visitors truly go to bat for, and deciding which of the many amazing banana bread spots on Maui are the best of the best always ends up being a heated battle.