Little Bird Blog

Do you have a train lover in your family? I sure do, although he’s a generalist. Any type of vehicle from surfboard to space shuttle is fascinating and wonderful. At some point, I heard there was a historic train on Oahu. Actually, the words that stuck in my head were “2 hour long ride” and […]

A Family-Friendly Waterfall Hike in Oahu Hamama Falls  lies at the back of Waihee Valley on the windward side of Oahu. My introduction to this hike with through my baby hui. At around 3 miles round-trip, it was slow going with a group of toddlers, but they were in high spirits and we slowly made […]

A Great Family Beach on Base Many military friends told me to visit Hickam dog beach for one of my “Oahu with Kids” features. They told me it was the perfect beach for kids. The beach sounded lovely but for one problem- I don’t have base access. Then I had a client request a session […]

Bathtub Beach: The Best Baby Beach on Oʻahu (Yes, It Lives Up to the Name) If you’ve ever tried to enjoy a beach day with a toddler, you know the dream: soft sand, calm water, and absolutely zero rogue waves knocking your baby over like a clumsy golden retriever. Enter: Bathtub Beach in Lāʻie, arguably […]

Playing Tourist on Oahu Holly knows every nook and cranny on Oahu. Once a month, she plans a “tourist for a day” outing with here family. They dress up in their finest Aloha wear, strap on their cameras, and head out for an adventure. Although, they typically visit major tourist spots (those locals rarely visit […]

What Makes Sharks Cove So Unique and Perfect for Families Crystal blue waters, vibrant marine life, and a tranquil cove shaped amazingly like a shark. Welcome to Sharks Cove, a popular snorkeling spot on Oahu’s North Shore. Its name may sound a bit intimidating, and indeed, it’s not always the friendliest spot for little explorers […]

A Great Beginner Hike This may be an odd thing to say, but the Judd Trail is the best hike for kids who don’t like to hike. You don’t have drag, poke or prod a reluctant hiker, because there is so much to do and see on this hike. This isn’t glorified walking; you have […]

I love the Ka Iwi Scenic Shoreline, so dramatic and beautiful. Plus there’s a lot of diversity in this nook of the island. There’s surf, swimming holes, family-friendly hikes, whale watching, and tide pools galore. All good stuff in my opinion. We had a couple of hours to spare last weekend, but were stumped on […]

Peaceful Moanalua Gardens I thought I had been to Moanalua Gardens before, but when a friend mention that it had koi ponds, a taro patch, a small stream and giant trees, I realized it was something new. I packed up a pair of excited kids and set off on an adventure. Oddly, we were greeted […]