Aloha Jao - Hawaii Oahu Island Guide

09/27/2025

Hawaiʻi claimed three places on a new ranking of the 100 most beautiful cemeteries in the United States. Even more striking is that those three landed in the top five.

The survey, completed in September 2025, asked more than 3,000 people across the country to vote on hidden gem cemeteries.

Results show that Hawaiʻi’s landscapes, history and cultural traditions leave a lasting impression.

Hawaiʻi claimed three places on a new ranking of the 100 most beautiful cemeteries in the United States. Even more striking is that those three landed in the top five.

09/16/2025

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No, the Aloha State's abundance of blue stop signs has nothing to do with Elvis Presley's movie "Blue Hawaii." Here's why Hawaii has the blues this time.

07/02/2025

Fourth of week 2025

Celebrate Independence Day with 4th of July fireworks shows happening across O‘ahu, along with food, games, live music and more holiday fun.

06/10/2025

The Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (HBAY) is open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays, with entry allowed from 6:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All HBAY visitors must leave the nature preserve by 4 p.m., with the beach being cleared at 3:30 p.m. This schedule is subject to change at any time. For the latest information call the main phone number at (808) 768-6861.

*Reservation Required*

05/30/2025

Summer Sunset Movies on the Beach.

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We’re partnering with the Waikiki Improvement Association to bring back this beloved series of free, family-friendly movie nights at Queen’s Beach! Join us the last Saturday of every month for live music, games, prizes, and more.

We’re partnering with the Waikiki Improvement Association to bring back this beloved series of free, family-friendly movie nights at Queen’s Beach! Join us the last Saturday of every month for live music, games, prizes, and more.

05/27/2025

Start with a soft landing. Don’t overbook arrival day. Build in time for rest, easy food, a beach walk—something gentle that puts you into smoothly. Don’t count on your first day being the best one. Let it be the slowest one.

You planned the dream. Hawaii delivered some detours. From airport to aloha, here’s how to dodge the traps that ruin too many vacations—and still make yours unforgettable.

03/23/2025

Los Angeles? Toronto? New York City? Nope, the busiest Costco in the world offers freshly made poke and is 2,400 miles from the nearest continent in , Hawaii, on the island of Oahu.

There's one Costco store that wins the title of the busiest in the entire world -- and it probably isn't located even close to where you might think.