A rainbow of sarongs hangs on display at a Maui shop. Ranging from standard to totally unique or even custom-made patterns, prints in Hawaii focus on vibrant colors, saturated ocean scenes, playful sea turtles, and lovely hibiscus flowers. read more
Hawaiian ukuleles have a sound, style, and relaxing quality all their own. This uniqueness extends beyond the class of instrument to each individual ukulele, ranging in size, color, shape, detailing, and base materials. read more
Most often referred to simply as, “The Painted Church,” this small, uniquely adorned church in Honaunau on Hawaii’s Big Island is formally named St. Benedict Roman Catholic Church. read more
Peering inside the curl of a wave is a dream of many people. Capturing the moment with these sunset colors, smooth water, and motion focus brings that dream to a heightened reality. read more
A wall made of surfboards is a colorful creation marking surf days past near Maui’s Peahi. read more
At Kamakana Playground on Hawaii’s Big Island, a wood carving of an ancient Hawaiian surfing inspires children with the phrase he’e nalua, which means surfing in English. read more
The entrance foyer at the Kona Inn in the heart of Kailua Kona used to display this solid collection of classic wooden surfboards from the 1940’s to 1970’s. read more
Lining sidewalks, streets, and storefronts, plumeria blooms have a sweet, unique, and intoxicatingly strong fragrance. read more
This wall has been collecting well-loved surfboards for years and posting them for visitors to appreciate as a colorful alternative to chain link. read more
This copper Hawaii royal crest hangs on the wrought iron front gate at Hulihe’e Palace in Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawaii. read more
On the northwest side of Hawaii’s Big Island live on of the largest collections of Hawaiian petroglyphs in the world. read more
Farmer’s markets found all over Hawaii offer all kinds of original hand-made goods. This market stall offered up a collage of colorful sarangs and cloth. read more