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About a million people call Oʻahu their home. Around 17,000 live on North Shore. Contrast that with the 350,964 residents living in Urban Honolulu, and you’ll start to get a sense just how different the North Shore can feel from busy Honolulu.   Oʻahu 1,016,508 2020 Census  Urban Honolulu 350,964 2020 Census North Shore 17,232 C&C Data If you’re moving to Oʻahu and looking for a laid-back lifestyle—something that offers a more rural feel than what you’d find around Honolulu—the North Shore might be perfect for you.    In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know if you’re considering a move to...

If you’ve spent any time in Hawaiʻi, you know that things just feel different out here—and we’re not only talking about the weather. In the Hawaiian Islands, the culture of its indigenous people, the Native Hawaiians, still runs strong today. In this article, we’ll share a few traditions from Hawaiʻi’s original human inhabitants so you can appreciate their origins—and their presence in the islands today. Waves of arrivals to Hawaiʻi brought additional customs and traditions to the archipelago. Many of them are woven into the modern culture you’ll find in Hawaiʻi today. We’ll talk about those, too, so you can respect these practices as either...

Don’t worry! We’re not here to give out Google Maps directions to anyone’s favorite “secret” waterfall. But we are here to share some hidden gems on Oahu—our favorite local businesses. With our guide, you’ll enjoy a unique, only-on-Oahu experience while supporting our local artists, artisans, farmers, makers, chefs, business owners, and entrepreneurs. The vibrancy of Oahu’s culture rests on the businesses run by local individuals and families—and they’re a huge part of what makes Oahu so special. We encourage you to shop and support local on the Gathering Place as much as you can. Use this list of our favorites as your starting point. #1:...

Over the last few years, beer has slowly been losing market share to spirits. However, sales of craft beer rose by 7.9% in 2021, and the number of regional craft breweries also ticked upward by 1.4%, according to statistics from the Brewers Association. Given the healthy state of the craft beer market, it’s no wonder that you’ll find plenty of local breweries on Oahu to enjoy. Below, you’ll find our list of the 11 best breweries on Oahu. Consider this your map for sipping your way through Oahu, one craft brew at a time. To keep the party going, we’ve also included some honorable mentions—spots...

Are you dreaming of a white (sand) Christmas? Or perhaps you’re just curious what it’s like to celebrate Christmas in 80-degree weather. Either way, if you want to learn more about Christmas in Hawaii, you’ve come to the right place! Below, you’ll find our complete guide to experiencing the holiday in Hawaii, with tips for those visiting Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai. As you explore the traditions, celebrations, and trivia below, you’ll see some big differences between Christmas in Hawaii and on the mainland. But you’ll also find some striking similarities, including the fact that, just like on the mainland, there’s plenty of...

Should the south Kona community be called “Captain Cook” or its original Hawaiian name, Ka’awaloa? That was the question surrounding Hawaii House Concurrent Resolution 27, a measure to change the name of the community named for the 1900s post office established by the Captain Cook Sugar Company. Although this particular resolution didn’t make it out of the state Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs, it highlights a topic that’s gotten more traction lately in Hawaii: restoring Hawaiian place names. When Mary Kawena Pukui, Samuel H. Elbert, and Esther T. Mookini wrote their 1976 edition of Place Names of Hawaii, they estimated that...