Hawaii Magazine

1 week ago | hawaiimagazine.com | Grace Maeda

One of my favorite beaches on Maui is on the island’s West Side—and no, it’s not Kāʻanapali Beach. It’s Kahekili Beach, right around the corner. The lesser-known shoreline is just north of its famous next-door neighbor, on the other side of Puʻu Kekaʻa, aka Black Rock. Like many of the beaches on this side of the island, the sands of Kahekili are golden and the waters are unbelievably clear. Here, the conditions are perfect for snorkeling or just floating in the water and soaking in the rays.

1 week ago | hawaiimagazine.com | Grace Maeda

Thanks to a diverse bounty of local farms and producers, these restaurants are raising the bar with innovative farm-to-table dining experiences on the Big Island. Hawaiʻi Island is home to an incredible variety of local farms and producers, providing chefs with the opportunity to prepare creative dishes with the freshest ingredients available. Across the island, you’ll find restaurants committed to working and supporting local farms, ranchers and fishermen.

1 week ago | hawaiimagazine.com | Ashley Probst

Maui has long held a reputation for being home to some of the world’s best beaches. From expansive, sun-soaked shorelines to sheltered coves with abundant marine life, Maui offers something for every type of beachgoer. Whether you’re looking to swim, snorkel, sunbathe or simply soak in the views, the Valley Isle delivers—and our readers seem to agree. Here, we spotlight the top five winners for Best Beach on Maui in HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.

2 weeks ago | hawaiimagazine.com | Sarah Burchard

Oʻahu’s Chinatown is home to dozens of markets, restaurants and shops. Packed within just a few blocks, they’re brimming with local and imported produce, fresh meats and fish, Chinese herbal medicines, authentic dim sum, and plenty of lei and libations. Here are four places that have opened within the past year that are worth visiting more than once. 1.

3 weeks ago | hawaiimagazine.com

From the summit of Haleakalā to the golden shores of Kāʻanapali, the Valley Isle is dotted with natural wonders and beloved businesses. Here are the best From the summit of Haleakalā to the golden shores of Kāʻanapali, the Valley Isle is dotted with natural wonders and beloved businesses. Here are the best of the best on Maui, according to HAWAIʻI Magazine's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.