Hiking the Kahana Valley Nakoa Trail
While there are no glorious waterfalls on this valley hike, the main attractions are solitude, dense jungle and crossing the large Kahana stream. The Kahana Valley (or Nakoa) trail is a relatively short, but moderately difficult loop trail on the northeast side of Oahu in the Kahana state park. First and foremost, bring insect repellent. Kahana Valley is crawling with more mosquitoes... Read More
Top 10 Beaches on Oahu
Waimea Bay Map The home of big wave surfing, Waimea Bay is located on the famous 7-mile-miracle stretch of coastline on the North Shore. The bay has two faces. It can be as smooth as glass in the summer or a violent onslaught of gigantic waves in the winter. Regardless of the time you visit, there is always something to do at Waimea. Whether you’re watching the Eddie Aikau... Read More
The Bark Park
If you’re searching for an off-leash dog park in the Honolulu area, look no further than the Bark Park. The park is located here, near the entrance to the Diamond Head state monument. It’s a great place to unwind while your dogs socialize and exercise. The park is entirely maintained by volunteers. They do an excellent job of cleaning the park and keeping the peace.... Read More
Hale Macrobiotic Vegan Cuisine
Organic. Macrobiotic. Vegan. Just when you get use to hearing about one new thing, other food trends start to pop up. As diverse as Hawaii’s food can be, there are still some things which are just starting to make their way into the scene. Hale is Honolulu’s new Modern Macrobiotic Cuisine restaurant. I call it Oahu’s Oasis. Showcasing dishes specially crafted... Read More
Diamond Head Cove Health Bar
“Healthy” and “delicious” rarely go hand in hand. The Diamond Head Cove Health Bar is an exception to the rule. They serve the tastiest acai bowls on the planet. In case you’re still living in the dark and have no idea what acai is, let me explain. It’s a palm tree berry from the nation of Brazil with the highest antioxidants of any fruit (found... Read More
Snorkeling at Shark’s Cove
Shark’s Cove is located here on the North Shore of Oahu and is known as one of the better snorkeling locations on the island. Despite the name, I’ve never seen any sharks at the cove. I have seen plenty of beautiful fish, honu (turtles), eels, taco (octopus), starfish and much more under the water. Humpback whales and Spinner dolphins can even be seen from the shore. Da... Read More
