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Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island
Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island are probably one of the most family-friendly, community-friendly beach parks on Oahu. For many of us who grew up on Oahu, Ala Moana Beach is often a gathering place for birthday parties, work/sports team/church potlucks, and giant...
Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail
Okay, so funny story on how Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail became one of our go-to favorite trails. Shortly after we moved (back) to Hawaii, we were looking for something to do besides eating our way across the island or going to a beach. We wanted to go hiking but...
Best Reef-Safe Sunscreens for Your Hawaii Trip: 2025 Updated
It’s 2025, and the Hawaii sunscreen ban has been in effect for several years now. However, if you're visiting Hawaii for the first time or need a refresher on sunscreens, here’s the most up-to-date information you could want (or more!) about Hawaii and our Hawaii...
Oahu Easy Hiking Trails – Kid Friendly, too!
Check out these easy and kids friendly hikes on Oahu. When we first moved to Oahu, one of the things we had a hard time figuring out is what activities are actually kid-friendly here. My wife grew up on the island, but doing stuff as a teen is different than...
The Best North Shore Oahu Beaches
Top 10 North Shore Oahu Beaches When you want to escape Waikiki and explore the island of Oahu, the North Shore is a great place to check it out. Sometimes considered the opposite of Waikiki and Honolulu, the North Shore has mostly single-lane roads, clusters of beach...
Oahu vs Maui – Which Island to Choose?
The Hawaiian Island chain is comprised of eight major islands. Six of these islands are frequently visited by tourists: Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Hawaii Island (Big Island). When planning a trip to Hawaii, one of the first major decisions you'll...
39 Fun Things to Do on Oahu for FREE (or Cheap)
TOTALLY FREE IN WAIKIKI 1. Waikiki Beach Spend a day at Waikiki Beach (Beach hopping alone will keep you quite busy. Check out: Favorite Beaches to Visit on Oahu.) All beaches are free and we'll have a separate post about Oahu's beaches. Hanging out...
How much does a trip to Hawaii Cost? 4 member family version
Since we have four kids, our overall costs would be a little higher than the average family-size, so let’s explore how much it would cost for a trip with two children. Total Cost for Family Vacation to Honolulu, Oahu 7-day trip to Hawaii will cost $13,268....
The Worst Time to Visit Hawaii
Hawaii is an awesome paradise with amazing beaches and exciting culture that brings in tourists year-round. HOWEVER, because so many tourists actively visit Hawaii every day, there are bound to be times when (if possible) it would be better to change when you are...
Aaron’s Dive Shop
At Aaron's Dive Center we treat all our clients as valued customers and good friends. With diving being one of the world's fastest growing sports, it is our responsibility to introduce new participants to a world they previously could only imagine. We teach and...
Hawaii Islands and Travel Guides
Want to know more about each island? Check out our Island Guides with filled with fun facts, weather, public transportation and more! We hope you have a great time in Hawaii!