Welcome to Vacation-Waikiki

Most people come to Waikiki for the beach. A small, lucky group discovers that the real magic is 40 feet underwater — hovering over coral gardens, watching a green sea turtle cruise past like she...

Waikiki is one of the most expensive beach destinations in the country — but every afternoon, a window opens where oceanfront bars slash their prices, kitchens roll out $6 pupu plates, and craft...

Coffee people have a ritual, and it doesn't pause for vacation. The moment you land somewhere new, the search begins: where's the best local coffee? In Waikiki, that question has some genuinely great...

Most people spend weeks — sometimes months — going back and forth on this one. And honestly? Both sides of the argument are pretty convincing. Waikiki has the beach-resort energy, the dining...

Here's the part nobody warns you about: doing Waikiki with kids is not the same trip as doing Waikiki with your college roommates. The sunset cocktail hour becomes snack time. The "let's just wander"...

Hawaii is famous for a lot of things—sunsets, surf, and sticker shock at restaurant menus. But here's the secret your travel agent probably didn't mention: some of the best food on Oʻahu comes out...