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neighborhoods

Kaimuki: Skip Waikiki, Come Here Instead

Kaimuki: Skip Waikiki, Come Here Instead Between Diamond Head and Palolo Valley. Most Waikiki tourists drive through without stopping, which is exactly why i...

May 28, 2026 · Wesley Tang
tips

Off the Radar: Oahu Spots Only Locals Know

Every city has its well-known attractions, but the real magic of Oahu lies in the places and experiences that don't make it into the guidebooks. After years ...

May 28, 2026 · Wesley Tang
outdoors

Manoa Falls: 1.6 Miles Through Actual Rainforest

Manoa Falls: 1.6 Miles Through Actual Rainforest Behind the University of Hawaii campus, Manoa Valley narrows and the rain that feeds its impossible greennes...

May 28, 2026 · Wesley Tang
culture

The USS Arizona Memorial and What It Asks of You

The USS Arizona Memorial and What It Asks of You Navy shuttle boat from the visitor center. Seven minutes across the harbor. The water below you is the grave...

May 27, 2026 · Wesley Tang
events

Upcoming Events in Oahu

Here are the top events and happenings in Oahu, Hawaii for the upcoming season. From annual festivals to sports, concerts, and cultural celebrations — mark y...

May 27, 2026 · Wesley Tang
nightlife

The Lewers Lounge at the Halekulani

The Lewers Lounge at the Halekulani Halekulani Hotel on Waikiki Beach. Small, dim room, grand piano, velvet seating, bartenders making drinks with surgical p...

May 27, 2026 · Wesley Tang
daytrip

The North Shore in Winter

The North Shore in Winter 35 miles from Waikiki. Between November and February the beaches that in summer are flat enough for toddlers become thirty, forty, ...

May 26, 2026 · Wesley Tang
dining

Oahu Dining Guide: Where the Locals Eat

Oahu, Hawaii has a dining scene that reflects the soul of the city. From beloved institutions to exciting new arrivals, here are six restaurants you absolute...

May 26, 2026 · Wesley Tang
history

The Plantation Villages Shaped Modern Hawaii

The Plantation Villages Shaped Modern Hawaii Hawaii's Plantation Village in Waipahu, twenty minutes from Honolulu. Open-air museum reconstructing living quar...

May 26, 2026 · Wesley Tang
tips

Top 10 Things To Do in Oahu

Whether you're visiting Oahu, Hawaii for the first time or looking for something new to do this weekend, here are our picks for the ten best experiences this...

May 25, 2026 · Wesley Tang
news

Welcome to oahu.chat

Welcome to oahu.chat — your go-to local guide for everything happening in Oahu, Hawaii! Whether you're a lifelong resident, a recent transplant, or planning ...

May 24, 2026 · Wesley Tang
nightlife

Chinatown Honolulu's Late Bars Are Better Than Waikiki's

Chinatown Honolulu's Late Bars Are Better Than Waikiki's Waikiki's club scene is the tourist loud. Chinatown east of Downtown is the bartender-owned, small-r...

Apr 18, 2026 · Hana Leeuwen
adult

Oahu's Strip Clubs Are Clustered Near Pearl Harbor

Oahu's Strip Clubs Are Clustered Near Pearl Harbor Oahu's gentleman's clubs concentrate on the leeward side — Pearl City, Waipahu, Kapolei — rather than in W...

Apr 18, 2026 · Dash Farrow
news

The HASA Amateur Series Takes Over Haleiwa Beach Park

The HASA Amateur Series Takes Over Haleiwa Beach Park The end of the North Shore's big-wave season doesn't mean the surfing stops — it just shifts to the nex...

Apr 10, 2026 · Wesley Tang
entertainment

Kathy Griffin and Louis C.K. Add Oahu Dates to Their 2026 Stand-Up Runs

Kathy Griffin and Louis C.K. Add Oahu Dates to Their 2026 Stand-Up Runs Two of the most recognizable voices in stand-up comedy are touching down in Oahu this...

Apr 10, 2026 · Wesley Tang

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