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Off The Beaten Path
A Lagoon is Born The Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon sparkles a brilliant turquoise blue from the end of Waikiki Beach. It almost glows in aerial photos and leads those in colder climes to sigh at their screens and fantasize about a tropical getaway. The Hilton invested quite a bit of money into revitalizing this former cesspool […]
Ke Iki Beach, Worthy of a Staycation I was recently at a birthday celebration at Ke Iki Beach Bungalows on the north shore of Oahu. Adults chatted on the lanai with microbrews in hand while our children played in a wild mob below on the beach. “What do you call a group of children?”, a […]
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Searching for the Best Baby Friendly Beaches on Oahu As you follow the coastline around Oahu, you will discover that not all beaches are created equal. From rocky shores pounded by surf to placid lagoons that feel like a bathtub, you are spoiled for choice. But not all beaches are the best baby friendly beaches […]
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A Magical Honolulu Sunset Town isn’t far. It’s maybe a half hour drive from Kailua, but it feels far. The kids balk and throw their little bodies dramatically on the couch as we pick them up from school with news of our evening beach plans. “Noooo!” they moan exaggeratedly. “We don’t want to go to […]
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A Short Hike with Big Views The Ehukai Pillbox Trail is a picturesque and moderately challenging hiking trail located on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Living in Kailua, we don’t make it to the beautiful north shore nearly enough. However, over the summer months, when the surf is quiet we make an effort to […]
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A Rainforest adventure to Manoa Falls Nestled in the lush Manoa Valley on Oahu, Manoa Falls is a captivating 150-foot waterfall surrounded by a vibrant rainforest. The well-maintained 1.7-mile hike to the falls immerses you in a paradise of bamboo groves and banyan trees. The sight of the falls, with its gentle cascade into a […]
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A Walk on the Wild Side Kaena Point is known for its rugged and remote natural beauty, with coastal cliffs, tide pools, and native plant and bird species. Certainly, it’s a far cry from Waikiki with its vibrant palms, loud aloha wear, and bedazzled cocktails, but it’s one of my favorite spots on the island. […]
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Sans Souci Beach – a perfect little family beach Waikiki has a lot of excitement to offer, but we always find ourselves drawn to the same little stretch of beach called Sans Souci Beach. It’s a small beach on the outskirts of Waikiki adjacent to the Waikiki Aquarium. In fact, we walked past it many […]
A Beach for Little Adventurers Mila looked at me quizzically as she surveyed the beach. “Why did you take us to a beach with brown water, Mama?” True, the water often has a brown tinge as the rain from Kahana Valley empties into the bay, but it’s perfect for exploring. She quickly forgot about the […]
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Turtle Bay, a Jewel on the North Shore Turtle Bay, located on the North Shore of Oahu, represents a tranquil and pristine escape within the vibrant Hawaiian landscape. It distinguishes itself from the bustling tourist hubs like Waikiki with its serene ambiance and natural beauty. One of its standout features is the remarkable coastline. The […]
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Waahila Ridge State Recreation Area Feeling a bit of nostalgia, we decided to visit one of our favorite Honolulu hiking trails. The fresh scent of pines filled the car as we pulled into the Waahila Ridge State Recreation Area. It was like stepping back into time. As a UH grad student I taught an ecology […]
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