Aloha Sunday

 
Koa Beach Service Waikiki
 
 
Standup Paddle Waikiki
Activities Waikiki Beach
Koa Beach Service Waikiki
Waikiki Beach
Koa Beach Services

Over the weekend, we were feeling like some fun in the sun was in order. When our friends from Koa Beach Service invited us to spend a day on Waikiki Beach, I was already thinking an enthusiastic "yes!" before the invite was complete. All weekend, I was dreaming up our Sunday by the sea. I often pass Koa Beach Service on morning walks and think how charmed these sunny days must be spent under their signature green umbrellas gazing at the picturesque white clouds hovering over the crystal blue water below. Some days it looks too good to be true; as if it's a painting I have found my way into and that I never want to leave.

At the beach, we set up shop, read a few magazines, play a game or two of backgammon and, well, just relax. After a quick cat nap, we were ready for some action. Koa Beach Service rents just about every beach toy you could possibly imagine. Surfboards, standup paddle boards, kayaks, snorkels, bodyboards, umbrellas, chairs and the list goes on. If you have enough people, you can even get a volleyball game going on their sand court right off the beach.  My personal favorite has to be the bright green aqua bikes. I don't know what it is, but something about the bikes just makes me smile.  I wish I could trade in my car for one of these and cruise along Waikiki Beach making stops at all my favorite places. Maybe someday. In addition to having the best spot on the water in the 96815, and all the right beach day accessories, the crew at Koa Beach is one of a kind. Friendly service with aloha. I'm sure there have been many vacation days spent here described as "perfect." Our Aloha Sunday was just that.

The 96815 Tip: Want to learn how to surf? Koa Beach Service has got you covered; give them a call and schedule a lesson! 

Koa Beach Service, 2055 Kalia Road, the 96815, 808.944.1962
 

Photography by Craig Ellenwood

 

Thank you

 

It has been a busy week for us in the 96815. We are so excited to announce that our little online shop is open for business! If you haven't had a chance already, please pop over and take a peek.

As The 96815 nears its 6 month anniversary, we would like to say "Thank You" to everyone who has supported us along the way. Without some very special contributors and enthusiastic fans, The 96815 would not be possible. We are truly grateful and delighted to be able to share our piece of paradise with you!

XOX,

The 96815

Special thanks to Craig EllenwoodLauren Easley, Dominica Rizzo, Pearl Love Jewelry, Shaggy Gardener, Jessica Tronoski and Alex Peach. 

 

Ramen Weather

 
Ramen Waikiki
Ramen in Waikiki
Waikiki Ramen
Ramen Restaurants Waikiki
Pau Hana Marketplace

The 96815 has been a bit chilly lately; a frigid 68 degrees from sunset to sunrise. I know what you are thinking; 68 degrees is not considered cold. Around here that's "break out your sweater" weather. We were doing our usual stroll around Waikiki in our sweaters and happened upon the Pau Hana Market, a collection of food trucks cooking up some ethnically delicious foods. We decided on Kamitoku Ramen to warm us up. My bowl of the "Beefy Wild" was everything I had hoped for: firm, skinny egg noodles swimming in a garlicky, savory broth topped with bamboo, green onions, bean sprouts, and half a hard-boiled egg. I finished my entire bowl, worked up a sweat and almost had to shed my sweater. Well, not quite, it was perfect ramen weather - even in my sweater.

The 96815 Tip: Check out www.pauhanamarket.com for a complete listing of eateries at the market.

Kamitoku Ramen, 11am to 10pm daily, 234 Beachwalk Ave, The 96815

 

 

Honolulu Coffee Company

 
Honolulu Coffee Company
Honolulu Coffee Company
Moana Surfrider
Honolulu Coffee Company
Honolulu Coffee Company

It has become somewhat of a weekly ritual to spend the early mornings in Waikiki. The walk or bike ride across Kapiolani Park is rather pleasant this time of day. The usual crowd is somewhat thinned out and only those serious about their morning surf, swim or run are up and about. This morning we were serious about one thing: the perfect iced latte from Honolulu Coffee Company. Rich, sweet and creamy, their Kona coffee is what gets this caffeine addict out of bed in the morning. Their farm to cup story begins on the beautiful slopes of the Mauna Loa volcano, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Here the coffee is grown, hand picked, dried, and roasted with aloha. From the Big Island farm, the coffee is delivered to your cup in locations across Hawaii, Japan and Gaum. I'll take mine to go from Honolulu Coffee Company in the Moana; enjoying the peaceful morning dreaming up all the fun things there are to do this day in the 96815. Of course, only after I've had my coffee.

Honolulu Coffee Company, 2365 Kalakaua Ave in the Moana Surfrider, the 96815.