Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel Blog

Haleiwa is favored by tourists for its beaches, plantation-style downtown and world-famous shave ice. Here's all you need to know for your outing to the North Shore.

Bring home the "aloha spirit" by shopping local. High-quality Hawaiian apparel offers design you can't find anywhere else. Update your closet with paradise wear, tried-and-true island slippers and a classic Hawaiian shirt.

Although it’s located right near the popular Manoa Falls, the arboretum is actually off the radar to most tourists. 

The North Shore of Oahu is famous for its powerful winter swells that attract the best surfers in the world. It’s home to the revered Banzai Pipeline, known worldwide for its epic waves. If you’re in Oahu during the peak surfing season, there’s a good chance you’ll catch one of the big-name competitions.