Honolulu Chinatown is a cultural treasure for the capital city of Hawaii. Chinatown is an exciting blend of the old and new, with amazing food, shopping, and the best neighborhood for leis in the city. People from China came to Hawaii to work on the sugar plantations. Many became merchants as they moved on from…
Oahu
Haleiwa Beach House fresh North Shore local dining
The Haleiwa Beach House is a recent addition to the North Shore food scene. Hale’iwa is the main town on Oahu’s North Shore and was a favorite retreat of Queen Lili’uokalani. The Beach House is a renovation of the old favorite Jameson’s, not far from the famous Rainbow Bridge over Anahulu stream. The modern, gorgeous…
Mahina and Sun’s Ed Kenney’s Waikiki restaurant
Mahina & Sun’s is Chef Ed Kenney’s casual bistro in Waikiki. Joining his other award-winning restaurants in Kaimuki (Town, Mud Hen Water, Kaimuki Superette), Mahina and Sun’s is on the ground floor of the hip Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club on Lewers Street. Chef Kenney is a strong addition to the world of Hawaii regional…
Ride the Oahu railroad – sugar & pineapple railway
The historic Oahu railroad is on the leeward side of island. Some of the original Oahu railroad track is maintained and restored along with 3 diesel locomotives by the Hawaiian Railway Society, part of the National Railway Historical Society. Rail was an important part of the sugar plantation times and some of the vintage cars…
North Shore Oahu Activities
North Shore Oahu is the more rural northern side of the island. Visiting the North Shore is one of best things to do in Oahu, especially if you want to learn about Hawaiian history, agriculture, and surfing. Waialua Waialua was a prominent center for sugar production on Oahu. From 1865 to 1996 sugarcane was grown…