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 Scoop What: Beach, Cove Island: Oahu Where: North Shore, Map Surf: None Snorkeling & Diving:... Read More

Haleiwa Farmers Market

The Haleiwa Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. here at the corner of Kam Highway and Joseph P. Leong Highway on the North Shore of Oahu. The market is small, but boasts a great variety of local foods and goods. The promenade is packed with locals and tourists enjoying everything the market and the North Shore have to offer. It’s a unique experience to Hawaii, and one I would highly recommend to support local farmers, craftsmen, charities and causes. There... Read More

Getting to Know Hawaii

I would like to shed a light on some misconceptions people have about Hawaii. If it’s your first time traveling to the islands, you may have preconceived notions — like the idea of bridges connecting the islands or the belief that the Big Island is the most populated. When most people imagine a tropical island, they envision a Castaway-sized island with Tom Hanks roaming around picking up FedEx boxes. The Hawaiian islands are probably much larger than you think, and they’re... Read More