The Maunawili Falls trailhead is now only accessible off of the Pali Highway from the Maunawili Demonstration Trail. This small waterfall and swimming hole is a local favorite for both residents and visitors alike and is a great place to cool off on a hot Hawaii day. The trail is rated easy-moderate and only includes one steep hill where stairs have been put in place to help with the climb. Wear shoes or boots with grip as the trail is usually very muddy. You can expect your clothes to get muddy as well, but that is part of the fun.

Founded in 1952, Leonard’s Bakery is one of Honolulu’s oldest bakeries. While the display cases are filled with delicious cakes, cookies, and pastries, it is the freshly made Malasadas that what you will want to try. Malasadas are a Portuguese dessert that is deep fried dough balls. Light and fluffy on the inside, golden brown on the outside, coated in sugar. It is a treat not be missed when visiting Waikiki, Honolulu. Read on to discover tips and insights on how to make the most out of your trip to fried dough paradise! 

Our journey on Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, took us to the Red Hill and the Manoa Loa Cabin. Located at 13,250ft, the Moana Loa Cabin is an incredibly challenging hike with rough terrain, thin oxygen, and weather that can quickly turn. During our four day backpacking trip to the cabins we saw gigantic cinder cones, saw an uncountable amount of lava tubes, and walked across modern lava flows.

Waiahole Poi Factory is a family owned Hawaiian food restaurant that features the most authentic Hawaiian cuisine on Oahu. Located in Waiahole, on the Windward (East) side of Oahu, the historic wooden building that houses the delicious smells and tastes of Hawaii can easily be passed by if you’re not paying attention. But to overlook it would be to miss out on a true Hawaii experience.

There is no place in the world better to learn how to surf, than in Waikiki. While other surf spots around the world crashes abruptly onshore, Waikiki waves seems to go on forever. With the gentle long rolling waves pushing you to shore, you will find plenty of time to stand up, adjust your footing, and truly enjoy a remarkable experience of surfing for the first time. Check out our guide to the gentle waves of Waikiki and find your perfect wave.

We recently swam with the Wild Spinner Dolphins of Oahu. Their name derived from the acrobatic displays above and below the water. They are known for jumping out of the water and soaring through the air, spinning as many as 6 rotations, before flopping back down. Learn more about Spinner Dolphins in this blog post.