Places of Magic

The North Shore culture revolves around surfing. I passed by Chas' bench on the path I used to frequent when we lived in Pupukea. After...

From 2001-2004 we lived on the North Shore of Oahu in Pupukea. That's where we met Ginger and Ralph. After 15 years I'm returning to Oahu...

We call it Airport Beach because it features the planes flying overhead as they take off from Kahului Airport. It's a local beach, off...

This is a magnificent beach for dramatic sunsets and views of the West Mauis. Po’olenalena Beach is at the end of Wailea and beginning of...

A long sandy beach that stretches almost a mile from Wailea to the end of Kihei. Arrive early for the best chance of getting a parking...

Wailea Beach Walk, also known as the Wailea Coastal Walk, is a beautifully maintained 1.5 mile path that includes five beaches and passes...

If we go to Makena, or even Lahaina, we just about always stop for a walk along the beach and a swim at Sugar Beach in Kihei. Parking...

Pu'u Olai "red hill" is a prominent cinder cone at Makena State Beach. Start your hike early in the day because it's usually hot on the...