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Whether you’re stopping by the bar or settling in for dinner with family and friends, these drinks are the perfect - [The Ultimate Friendsgiving Long Weekend Getaway](https://surfjack.com/the-ultimate-friendsgiving-long-weekend-getaway/) - Experience a long weekend in Waikiki that blends sun, surf, cocktails, and connection. All with a touch of aloha. Here’s how to savor every moment at the Surfjack. Day 1 – Thursday: Arrival & Poolside Chill Swim Club All Day – Kick off your getaway poolside, dip in the water, cocktail in hand. Morning Lattes - [Join Us for Jack’s 5th Annual Birthday Bash & Furry Friends Costume Contest](https://surfjack.com/join-us-for-jacks-5th-annual-birthday-bash-furry-friends-costume-contest/) - Jack, our beloved Surfjack pup, is turning 5, and we’re celebrating big at the Surfjack Swim Club on Saturday, November 1st at 4pm. Expect poolside vibes, furry friends in costume, and plenty of sweet treats. The highlight of the afternoon: the Furry Friends Costume Contest. Dress your pets in their best costume and compete for - [Our 3rd Annual Bar Czar Invitational: Where Hawai‘i’s Cocktail Culture Shines](https://surfjack.com/our-3rd-annual-bar-czar-invitational-where-hawaiis-cocktail-culture-shines/) - Raise your glasses, Honolulu! Our 3rd Annual Bar Czar Invitational is back at Mahina & Sun’s on Sunday, September 28, 2025, and this year promises to be our most inspired celebration of cocktails, creativity, and community yet. What began as a playful poolside showdown has grown into one of Honolulu’s most anticipated bar events. A - [Your Guide to a Slower Waikīkī Vacation](https://surfjack.com/your-guide-to-a-slower-waikiki-vacation/) - August in Waikīkī hits different. The summer rush mellows out, the tradewinds feel just right, and the island invites you to take your time. At the Surfjack, we’re all about leaning into that slower pace: lingering in our Swim Club, wandering further down the coast, and soaking in O‘ahu’s more unexpected charms. Your island home - [A Win for the Books, and the Dogs Celebrating our first-ever Yappy Hour](https://surfjack.com/a-win-for-the-books-and-the-dogs-celebrating-our-first-ever-yappy-hour/) - We’ve officially been selected as USA TODAY’s / NEWSWEEK's Best Pet-Friendly Hotel for 2025—and we’re celebrating all season long. Whether you're traveling with your pup or just love a dog-friendly vibe, this is your sign to book that summer stay. What better way to celebrate than by launching a new monthly ritual for our dog loving community? On - [Surfjack's Winning Streak](https://surfjack.com/surfjacks-winning-streak/) - A Swell Year of Stays & Shoutouts at the Best Boutique Hotel in Waikīkī Looking for one of the most beloved boutique hotels in Honolulu? You’ve found it. This year, the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club and Mahina & Sun’s have racked up awards celebrating everything from our laid-back, pet-friendly vibes to the best bar - [Sip & Shuck Social: Your New Favorite Happy Hour in Waikīkī](https://surfjack.com/sip-shuck-social-your-new-favorite-happy-hour-in-waikiki/) - Oysters on ice. Mini martinis. Bubbles. A vibey playlist and the golden-hour glow of Waikīkī. Welcome to Sip & Shuck Social, the newest weekday ritual at Mahina & Sun’s in the Surfjack Hotel, now happening in The Cove, our newly reimagined lanai lounge. Every Monday through Friday from 3pm - 5:30pm, we’re serving up $2 - [The Aloha Edit: Small Moves, Big Impact](https://surfjack.com/the-aloha-edit-small-moves-big-impact/) - Since opening our doors in 2016, Surfjack has always believed that hospitality isn’t just about welcoming guests—it’s about caring for the land we call home. Sustainability isn’t just a trend here in Hawai‘i; it’s a way of life. And while big changes make a difference, so do the small, intentional choices we make every day. - [Spring Break in Waikiki: The Surfjack Way](https://surfjack.com/spring-break-in-waikiki-the-surfjack-way/) - Spring is calling, and Waikiki is the answer. Whether you’re here for ocean dips, sunset sips, or the kind of nights that turn into mornings, Surfjack is your spot for the ultimate spring escape. Here’s how to do it right—no itinerary required. Wake Up Slow Ease into the day with a flat white or matcha - [Love is in the Air: A Valentine’s Escape at The Surfjack](https://surfjack.com/love-is-in-the-air-a-valentines-escape-at-the-surfjack/) - This Valentine’s Day, let romance lead the way to a dreamy escape at THe Surfjack Hotel. Whether you’re planning a cozy date night or an entire weekend of love-filled experiences, we’ve crafted the perfect itinerary for two—complete with indulgent bites, handcrafted cocktails, and dreamy settings that will make your heart skip a beat. Swim Club - [Celebrate Chinese New Year at Our Waikiki Hideaway](https://surfjack.com/celebrate-chinese-new-year-at-our-waikiki-hideaway/) - Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a centuries-old celebration marked by vibrant traditions, joyous reunions, and wishes for prosperity. With roots tracing back to ancient dynasties, it’s a time when families gather, red envelopes are exchanged, and lion dances chase away bad luck, ushering in blessings for the year ahead. - [Kick Off 2025: NYE Pre-Game Party at The Surfjack](https://surfjack.com/kick-off-2025-nye-pre-game-party-at-the-surfjack/) - Say aloha to the new year in style at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club—your cozy corner in Waikīkī. Whether you're gearing up for a night of excitement or seeking lounge experience, we've got your New Year's Eve plans all set. Arrive Early, Stay Late Kick off your evening in our Swim Club with award - [Spend Your Fall & Holiday Season with Us: The Ultimate Waikiki Event Line-Up](https://surfjack.com/spend-your-fall-holiday-season-with-us-the-ultimate-waikiki-event-line-up/) - As the days get shorter and the island breeze a little cooler, Surfjack is turning up the vibe with a packed lineup of events perfect for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re in the mood to dance under the stars or unwind with a cozy night out, we’ve got something for everyone. Here’s a sneak - [Join Us for Jack’s 4th Annual Birthday Bash & Furry Friends Costume Contest!](https://surfjack.com/join-us-for-jacks-4th-annual-birthday-bash-furry-friends-costume-contest/) - It’s that time of year again! Jack, our beloved Surfjack Hotel mascot, is turning 4, and we’re celebrating with a fun, family-friendly event on October 19th at 4 PM. The local community always turns up for this festive afternoon, and we’ve had several of our hotel guests join the fun, too! This year’s bash will - [Peek into our 2nd Annual Bar Czar Invitational coming up Sunday, September 29.](https://surfjack.com/the-2nd-annual-bar-czar-invitational-a-celebration-of-local-talent-and-flavors/) - The 2nd Annual Bar Czar Invitational: A Celebration of Local Talent and Flavors Raise your glasses, cocktail enthusiasts! We're back with our 2nd Annual Bar Czar Invitational Competition at Mahina & Sun's, where local flair meets world-class mixology. Our bar program, led by Executive Bar Czar Chris Taibi, is a vibrant blend of New York - [Mahina & Sun’s: The Culinary Gem of The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club](https://surfjack.com/mahina-suns-the-culinary-gem-of-the-surfjack-hotel-swim-club/) - Hidden within The Surfjack Hotel, Mahina & Sun’s stands as a symbol of culinary excellence and innovative mixology. Our award-winning restaurant continues to be a favorite for both locals and travelers, offering a unique blend of Hawai’i's rich culinary heritage and contemporary flair. Mahina & Sun’s bar program, voted one of Hawai’i Magazine’s ‘Top 5 - [Celebrating Jack: Our Furry Ambassador on the Cover of Island Dog Magazine!](https://surfjack.com/celebrating-jack-our-furry-ambassador-on-the-cover-of-island-dog-magazine/) - Aloha Surfjack Ohana! We have pawsitively exciting news to share—our beloved in-house pup, Jack, has been featured on the cover of Island Dog Magazine! We're over the moon to see Jack, our three-year-old French/English Bulldog, recognized as the canine sensation he is. His journey from a tiny pup to the heart of the hotel and - [Dive into Summer Fun at the Swim Club!](https://surfjack.com/dive-into-summer-fun-at-the-swim-club/) - As the temperature rises, so does the excitement at Surfjack! This summer, we're thrilled to offer a variety of amenities and events that will make your time with us unforgettable. From exclusive hotel guest parties to vibrant local markets, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a spotlight on what you can expect: Poolside Sunscreen Stations by - [Embrace the Spirit of May Day: Dive into the Art of Lei Making at Surfjack](https://surfjack.com/embrace-the-spirit-of-may-day-dive-into-the-art-of-lei-making-at-surfjack/) - Aloha, dear travelers and island enthusiasts! As May draws near, our hearts at Surfjack are filled with the vibrant energy of Hawaii's beloved tradition - May Day. Join us as we celebrate the richness of Hawaiian culture, particularly through the artistry of lei-making, a practice deeply intertwined with the essence of this festive occasion. A - [Tail-Wagging Adventures Await at the surfjack](https://surfjack.com/tail-wagging-adventures-await-at-the-surfjack/) - Hey there, fellow pet lovers! At Surfjack, we’re all about celebrating the furry members of your family. Dive into the world of pet-friendly paradise with us, where every paw print leads to a new adventure. Pawsome Neighborhood Dog-Walks Embark on unforgettable neighborhood dog-walks around Waikiki! From lively streets to serene beachside paths, there's something for - [Preserving Paradise: 4 Ways to Protect Hawai'i's Ocean](https://surfjack.com/preserving-paradise-4-ways-to-protect-hawaiis-ocean/) - Aloha and Happy Earth Month! In Hawai’i, the ocean holds more than just recreational value—it embodies life, culture, joy and unity. Whether you're surfing or relaxing at the beach, this Earth Month, we encourage you to join us in protecting our oceans. Here are four simple steps you can take as a mindful visitor: Malama - [Experience Waikiki’s Vibrant Nightlife Scene with The Surfjack](https://surfjack.com/experience-waikikis-vibrant-nightlife-scene-with-the-surfjack/) - As the sun sets over Waikiki, the neighborhood comes alive with a diverse array of nightlife options, each offering its unique charm and appeal. If you're planning your spring break getaway to this paradise, get ready to dive into the pulse of Waikiki's nightlife scene, all within easy reach of The Surfjack! Nightly Live Music - [Throwback Fashion & Hawai'i's Surf Culture](https://surfjack.com/throwback-fashion-hawaiis-surf-culture/) - Surfing, an ancient form of art in Hawaiian culture, evolved into the modern sport it is today with the help of a small group of ocean-loving adventurers. - [Mahina & Sun's: Ed Kenney's Return to Waikiki](https://surfjack.com/ed-kenneys-return-to-waikiki/) - Ed Kenney has been here before. Decades ago. Where Surfjack is now, there used to be Soda Pops, a punk rock, new wave club, where, as a “rebellious skate punk teen,” Kenney used to hang out into the early morning hours. - [A Vision of Modern Aloha](https://surfjack.com/vision-modern-aloha/) - The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club began as a vision to create a place where you can experience local ‘soul’ – that modern aloha – the music, art, and diversity of Honolulu’s creative community. - [Poolside in the Pacific](https://surfjack.com/poolside-in-the-pacific/) - Our inaugural pool party was all about new friends, good vibes, and great drinks. - [Psychedelic Swell](https://surfjack.com/psychedelic-swell/) - We teamed up with dynamic duo Roberta Oaks Hawaii and Barrio Vintage for a fashion showcase and evening of kaleidoscopic tropical bliss. - [Bikini Bird + Brooklyn Hawaii](https://surfjack.com/bikini-bird-brooklyn-hawaii/) - Bikini Bird photo shoot with Brooklyn Hawaii - [WISH YOU WERE HERE: A Q&A WITH THE ARTIST MATT TAPIA](https://surfjack.com/matt-tapia-qa/) - Tapia was able to turn the Surfjack’s pool into an oversize postcard, creating a picture-perfect view for guests looking down from their balcony. - [THE HYPE & HISTORY OF POKE BOWLS](https://surfjack.com/hype-history-poke-bowls/) - Aside from the miles of white-sand beaches and world-renowned surf breaks, one of the biggest draws of Waikiki is the food scene–a unique and exciting mix of east meets west. - [POOLSIDE WITH LOLLI SWIM](https://surfjack.com/poolside-lolli-swim/) - A sneak peek of Lolli's 2017 lookbook photographed by Emily Faulstich right here at the Surfjack. - [SURFJACK + SOLÉ BICYCLES](https://surfjack.com/surfjack-sole-bicycles/) - Recently, Surfjack teamed up with Solé Bicycles to provide six custom bicycles so hotel guests could leisurely wander through Waikiki on wheels. - [LIKE A LOCAL: THE 96815'S GUIDE TO WAIKIKI](https://surfjack.com/like-local-96815s-guide-waikiki/) - The Oahu-based lifestyle site The96815.com celebrates the Waikiki of your dreams. Below, Nova Rizzo, the gal behind the blog, gives us the inside scoop on where to go, what to do and what to see in Waikiki. - [ROOFTOP TALKS WITH FILM PRODUCER NATE MOORE](https://surfjack.com/rooftop-talks-film-producer-nate-moore/) - Known for his roles as Co-Producer of Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Executive Producer of Captain America: Civil War, Marvel's Nate Moore has set out on his own superhuman-like journey. - [BEHIND THE SCENES WITH WOODEN WAVE](https://surfjack.com/behind-scenes-wooden-wave/) - Go behind the scenes of the making of Wooden Wave's treehouse mural. - [TOP PLACES TO PRACTICE YOGA IN HONOLULU](https://surfjack.com/top-places-practice-yoga-honolulu/) - Our picks of the top places to practice yoga while on vacation in Honolulu. - [BEHIND THE BRANDING WITH WALL TO WALL STUDIOS](https://surfjack.com/behind-branding-wall-wall-studios/) - Alongside other Honolulu-based artistic institutions like Lana Lane Studios, POW! WOW! Hawaii and The Vanguard Theory, Wall to Wall Studios has brought back a welcomed artistic flair to the community. - [KELIA MONIZ CAPTURES WAIKIKI](https://surfjack.com/kelia-moniz-captures-waikiki/) - A glimpse into the lives of three professional surfers on vacation in Waikiki, as lensed by Kelia Moniz. - [CELEBRATING HONOLULU PRIDE WITH LEI MAGAZINE](https://surfjack.com/celebrating-honolulu-pride-lei-magazine/) - We teamed up with Lei Magazine to kick off Honolulu Pride poolside at the Swim Club. - [ROOFTOP TALKS WITH COWSPIRACY'S KEEGAN KUHN](https://surfjack.com/rooftop-talks-cowspiracys-keegan-kuhn/) - Perched high above the Waikiki skyline inside the Surfjack’s penthouse, we chatted with filmmaker Keegan Kuhn about Cowspiracy, his upcoming film What The Health, and the major benefits of a plant-based diet. - [LIKE A LOCAL: ROBERTA OAKS' GUIDE TO WAIKIKI](https://surfjack.com/like-local-roberta-oaks-guide-waikiki/) - Designer and boutique owner Roberta Oaks' inside scoop on where to go, what to do and what to see in Waikiki. Plus, what makes this historic Honolulu neighborhood that special. - [PIKAI SWIM'S POOLSIDE POP-UP](https://surfjack.com/pikai-swims-poolside-pop-shop/) - Big Island-based Pikai Swimwear popped up poolside at the Surfjack to showcase its wide range of eco-conscious bikinis, one-pieces, rash guards and swim leggings made with the best Brazilian-sourced fabrics. - [SHOP LOCAL: THE BEST BOUTIQUES IN AND AROUND WAIKIKI](https://surfjack.com/shop-local-best-boutiques-around-waikiki/) - Waikiki is internationally known as a mecca for shopping, and with one stroll down Kalakaua Avenue you'll understand why. Check out these locally owned boutiques that are brimming with unique finds and one-of-a-kind gifts. - [HEREWITH'S 002 ISSUE LAUNCH PARTY](https://surfjack.com/herewiths-002-issue-launch-party/) - A recap of Herewith's 002 issue release party, and a chat with the lifestyle magazine's Editor in Chief - [NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE SURFJACK](https://surfjack.com/new-years-eve-surfjack/) - Just a few snaps of the last moments of 2016 and first of 2017 at the Surfjack. Cheers to a new year. - [THE BEST BARS FOR CRAFT BEER IN HONOLULU](https://surfjack.com/best-bars-craft-beer-honolulu/) - The Surfjack's list of popular Honolulu pubs where we suggest you belly up to the bar for an ice cold craft beer. - [THE OCEAN-FRIENDLY MISSION AT MAHINA & SUN'S](https://surfjack.com/ocean-friendly-mission-mahina-suns/) - Talking Hawaii's bounty and Chef Ed Kenney's commitment to sustainable seafood. - [Like a Local: The Public Pet's Guide to Kaimuki](https://surfjack.com/like-local-public-pets-guide-kaimuki/) - We asked co-owner of The Public Pet Jordan Lee to give us the inside scoop on where to eat, drink and shop in the Honolulu neighborhood of Kaimuki. - [FIVE OF THE BEST BRUNCH SPOTS IN HONOLULU](https://surfjack.com/five-best-brunch-spots-honolulu/) - Because when you can't decide on breakfast or lunch, there's brunch. Here, a list of our favorite brunch spots in the Honolulu area. - [CULTIVATING CREATIVITY AT THE SURFJACK](https://surfjack.com/inspired-just-surfjack/) - Just recently, we sat down with a group of Los Angeles-based lady bosses and one badass guy to talk business. - [GIVEAWAY! BECAUSE WE WISH YOU WERE HERE](https://surfjack.com/giveaway-because-we-wish-you-were-here/) - A few weeks ago we hosted a bunch of badass business women and one (equally badass) guy to talk story about the ins and outs of their creative worlds. They explored the island in hopes to spark creativity—and that they did. Now, back in the office, the group is still daydreaming of their stay at the Surfjack, - [HONOLULU HOT SPOTS ACCORDING TO ARVO'S DIXIE ROSE](https://surfjack.com/honolulu-hot-spots-according-arvos-dixie-rose/) - Mama of two Dixie Rose gives us the inside scoop of some on her favorite Honolulu hot spots. - [BARRIO VINTAGE x MOJOBEEBEE BIKINIS](https://surfjack.com/barrio-vintage-x-mojobeebee-bikinis/) - When Mahina Alexander and Kea Snow hang at the Surfjack the result is a radical retro feast for the eyes. - [THE CHANGEMAKERS EXCHANGE](https://surfjack.com/the-changemakers-exchange/) - Our newly launched Changemakers Exchange featuring Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, an alumni of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, poet and spoken-word artist hailing from the Marshall Islands. - [VIDEO: EXPERIENCE THE SURFJACK](https://surfjack.com/video-experience-surfjack/) - Three days. Two filmmakers. Eight locations. One island. One hotel. One mini film. - [CINCO DE MAI TAI](https://surfjack.com/cinco-de-mai-tai/) - Forget margaritas—we've rounded up five of the best Mai Tai's in Waikiki. - [BE WELL IN WAIKIKI](https://surfjack.com/be-well-in-waikiki/) - Feel well, move well, eat well, look well. Our top tips to maintain wellness in and around Waikiki. - [THE INSIDE SCOOP WITH THE OWNERS OF CHINATOWN'S HOUND & QUAIL](https://surfjack.com/inside-scoop-owners-chinatowns-hound-quail/) - Where to eat, drink and shop in Honolulu's Chinatown neighborhood. - [BEHIND THE BOOTH: SUPER CW](https://surfjack.com/behind-booth-super-cw/) - Chatting with Christa Wittmier—one of the Honolulu music mavens that's regularly poolside, stirring up the sounds and kicking off the weekend with hotel guests and residents alike. - [NOELANI LOVE'S GUIDE TO OAHU'S FABLED NORTH SHORE](https://surfjack.com/noelani-loves-guide-oahus-fabled-north-shore/) - Noelani Love gives us the inside scoop on her jewelry brand and shares some of her favorite spots on the North Shore of Oahu. - [SUMMER AT THE SWIM CLUB: VOLUME 1](https://surfjack.com/summer-swim-club-volume-1/) - As the temperature rises, things are also heating up at the Surfjack. We're celebrating summer by collaborating with the community on three pool parties—each one guaranteed to bring you the best beats, brands and, of course, bikinis. - [THE SWIM CLUB—NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS](https://surfjack.com/swim-club-now-accepting-members/) - Residents and visitors alike can reap some big benefits like free valet parking, free food and handcrafted cocktails, goodies, and even a free overnight stay on your birthday. - [TALKING LIFE & ART WITH LEGENDARY BODYSURFER MARK CUNNINGHAM](https://surfjack.com/talking-life-art-legendary-bodysurfer-mark-cunningham/) - We talk story with the legendary bodysurfer, retired lifeguard-turned artist about his inspiration, intention and his perfect day on Oahu. - [THE RECAP: SUMMER AT THE SWIM CLUB VOL. 1](https://surfjack.com/recap-summer-swim-club-vol-1/) - We officially kicked off #SummerAtTheSwimClub this July. Here, Volume 1 on 35 mm film—captured by Desmond Centro. - [SUMMER AT THE SWIM CLUB: VOLUME 2](https://surfjack.com/summer-swim-club-volume-2/) - All the details on #SummerAtTheSwimClub Vol. 2, a Q&A with Smooth Sailing, and a Soundcloud mix you don't want to miss - [THE RECAP: SUMMER AT THE SWIM CLUB VOL. 2](https://surfjack.com/recap-summer-swim-club-vol-2/) - Another successful #SummerAtTheSwimClub in the books—captured by Sky Bruno and Sunny Shades. - [ROOFTOP TALKS WITH DIRECTOR & PRODUCER TAYLOR STEELE](https://surfjack.com/rooftop-talks-director-producer-taylor-steele/) - Perched high above the Waikiki skyline inside the Surfjack’s penthouse, we chatted with Steele about his inspiration, his latest film "Proximity The Movie", and the future of surfing. - [SUMMER AT THE SWIM CLUB: VOL. 3](https://surfjack.com/summer-swim-club-vol-3/) - Gear up for the third and final poolside #SummerAtTheSwimClub and get to know guest DJ Kyle Woods of Saint Heron. - [BEHIND THE BOOTH: DJ JEM](https://surfjack.com/behind-booth-dj-jem/) - Get to know DJ Jem—the gal behind the booth during our Friday Shuffle. - [THE RECAP: SUMMER AT THE SWIM CLUB VOL. 3](https://surfjack.com/recap-summer-swim-club-vol-3/) - It's been a long hot summer and thanks to our Surfjack ohana it's been an epic one, too. A recap of the third and final #SummerAtTheSwimClub. - [ROOFTOP TALKS WITH FILM WRITER/PRODUCER JOE ROBERT COLE](https://surfjack.com/rooftop-talks-film-writerproducer-joe-robert-cole/) - We caught up with Joe Robert Cole, the man Hollywood hired to write a movie that will undoubtedly go down in history: Marvel's "Black Panther." - [WHERE WE GO FOR PIZZA IN HONOLULU](https://surfjack.com/go-pizza-honolulu/) - Pizza lovers, unite. We're giving the inside scoop on our favorite spots serving up little (and big) slices of heaven. - [GUEST SPOTLIGHT: KIMI WERNER](https://surfjack.com/guest-spotlight-kimi-werner/) - During her recent stay at the Surfjack, we talked story with the Maui-born water woman famous for riding on the back of a shark's dorsil fin. - [MAHINA BRUNCH WITH ALOHA GOT SOUL](https://surfjack.com/mahina-brunch-aloha-got-soul/) - Close out the weekend with a hefty brunch and exclusive tunes by record label and DJ crew Aloha Got Soul. Here, we talk vinyl and more with AGS founder Roger Bong. - [AN INSIDE GUIDE TO KAKA'AKO WITH PAIKO'S TAMARA RIGNEY](https://surfjack.com/inside-guide-kakaako-paikos-tamara-rigney/) - The owner of Honolulu's hottest botanical boutique dishes on where to eat, drink and shop in Kaka‘ako and beyond. - [JOIN THE ADOBO LOCO RECIPE CHALLENGE](https://surfjack.com/join-adobo-loco-recipe-challenge/) - See how you can win a staycation at the Surfjack, $100 dining credit at Mahina & Sun's, and your Pork Adobo on the official Mahina & Sun's menu. - [THROWBACK THURSDAYS](https://surfjack.com/throwback-thursdays/) - Because $7 cocktails and $5 craft beers don't have to be a thing of the past. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN NOVEMBER](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-november/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this month. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DECEMBER](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-december/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this month. - [WHERE WE GO FOR COFFEE ON OAHU](https://surfjack.com/go-coffee-oahu/) - These independent cafes are places where the passionate people serving up a little love in a cup are as charming as the atmosphere. - [Your New Year's Eve Soundtrack by Kyle Woods](https://surfjack.com/new-years-eve-soundtrack-kyle-woods/) - Let go of the past and revel in what’s to come at our second annual NYE party. Get psyched with SWEATSUIT, Kyle Woods' newest DJ mix made exclusively for Surfjack. - [DISCO BALLS, BUBBLES & BEATS: A RECAP OF NEW YEAR'S EVE 2018](https://surfjack.com/disco-balls-bubbles-beats-recap-new-years-eve-2018/) - Poolside, with 700+ of our #SurfjackFam, we partied like it was 1968. - [WEST SIDE MUSINGS WITH SURFTOGRAPHER HA'A KEAULANA](https://surfjack.com/west-side-musings-surftographer-haa-keaulana/) - The granddaughter of legendary Hawaiian surfer and daughter of a respected waterman, Ha'a Kealuana's connection to the ocean runs deep. We talk to this surftographer about her inspiration, her favorite west side eatery, and more. - [SOAKING UP THE SUNSHINE WITH VITAMIN A](https://surfjack.com/soaking-sunshine-vitamin/) - Bikini-loving babes gathered poolside and in the penthouse for a pop-up shop featuring Vitamin A's 2018 collection. - [GIVEAWAY! THE ULTIMATE HAWAIIAN HONEYMOON](https://surfjack.com/giveaway-ultimate-hawaiian-honeymoon/) - Calling all brides- and grooms-to-be! We've teamed up with Williams-Sonoma for a rad and romantic Hawaiian Honeymoon giveaway. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN FEBRUARY](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-february/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this month. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MARCH](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-march/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this month. - [TUNE IN TO 1:11 ALOHA, AN EXCLUSIVE MIXTAPE WITH CARLOS NIñO](https://surfjack.com/111-aloha-exclusive-mix-carlos-nino/) - We're thrilled to harness LA-based DJ, producer and musician (and so much more) Carlos Niño's creative genius to produce this masterful mix, which he describes as "easy, flowing, relaxed, full of love and high vibrational spirit." - [SURFJACK SESSIONS: MUSIC, HOT RODS & WAIKIKI WITH THE MULTITALENTED BRIAN BENT](https://surfjack.com/room-service-music-hot-rods-waikiki-multitalented-brian-bent/) - Say aloha to Room Service, an anthology of songs from Hawaii-based and global musicians recorded live at the hotel and throughout Waikiki. First up, Brian Bent, the ever-eclectic, self-taught artist, musician, surfer, hot rod enthusiast (the list goes on). - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN APRIL](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-april/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this month. - [REIMAGINING WAIKIKI: BTS WITH THE ARTISTS & THE EXHIBITS](https://surfjack.com/contactzone/) - Learn more about the artists and the exhibits that have transformed our five penthouse suites and various spaces throughout the hotel into immersive funhouses filled with culture and color. The interactive contemporary art project is like nothing you've seen before at a hotel in Hawaii. - [600 PEOPLE JOINED AS WE REIMAGINED WAIKīKī](https://surfjack.com/600-people-joined-as-we-reimagined-waikiki/) - With the help of our community and our #SurfjackFam, we shined a spotlight on local and global issues through the lens of creative expression. - [Jack Johnson, Earth Day and Our Commitment to #PlasticFreeHawaii](https://surfjack.com/jack-johnson-earth-day-and-our-commitment-to-plasticfreehawaii/) - We're joining the mission to reduce single use plastics. Because sustainability is sexy and we love Mama Earth. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MAY](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-april-2/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this month. - [GIVEAWAY! Enter to win a $5K vacay to Hawaii](https://surfjack.com/giveaway-enter-to-win-a-5k-vacay-to-hawaii/) - Come and hang with us in Hawaii. 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Now through 5/27/18. - [ON VIDEO: Reimagining Waikīkī](https://surfjack.com/on-video-reimagining-waikiki/) - In case you missed it, here's a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibitions that brought important issues to the forefront of our minds through a creative lens. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JUNE](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-april-2-2/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this month. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JULY](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-april-2-2-2-2/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this month. - [THE RECAP: SUMMER AT THE SWIM CLUB VOL IV](https://surfjack.com/recap-summer-swim-club-vol-3-2/) - See how we kicked off summer 2018—and how we plan on spending the entire season! - [WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS AUGUST](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-this-august/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this August. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS SEPTEMBER](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-this-september/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this August. - [CELEBRATING HAWAIIAN TRADITION AT THE SURFJACK](https://surfjack.com/celebrating-hawaiian-tradition-at-the-surfjack/) - The largest block party in Hawaii happens right here in our backyard, so this year we're hosting our own mini celebrations in conjunction with Aloha Festivals. - [INTRODUCING NEW FALL COCKTAILS AT MAHINA & SUN'S](https://surfjack.com/introducing-new-fall-cocktails-at-mahina-suns/) - The new season warrants a new collection of cocktails that'll warm you up on the inside. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS OCTOBER](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-this-october/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this October. - [RECAP: HAWAIIAN MUSIC, HULA, LEI MAKING & MORE AT JOE RECCA'S HOOLAULEA](https://surfjack.com/recap-hawaiian-music-hula-lei-making-more-at-joe-reccas-hoolaulea/) - We recently held our own celebration of all things Hawaiian with Joe Recca and friends. Here's what happened. - [SPOOKY SIPS WITH Kō HANA RUM](https://surfjack.com/spooky-sips-with-ko-hana-rum/) - In partnership with Kō Hana Rum, the Surfjack and Mahina & Sun's added seriously spooky sips to the menu, aptly dubbed the Black List. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS NOVEMBER](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-this-november/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this November. - [HONOLULU PRIDE WEEK'S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR POOL PARTY](https://surfjack.com/honolulu-pride-weeks-halloween-spooktacular-pool-party/) - In partnership with The Contingency and in support of the non-profit Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction, the Surfjack celebrated Halloween and Honolulu PRIDE week in true Brazilian carnival fashion. DJs spun spooky tunes, dance jams and diva hits while guests sipped on exclusive Halloween cocktails as they lounged poolside. Our friends at Olive & Oliver printed limited-edition pride t-shirts and - [A THANKSGIVING FEAST @ MAHINA & SUN'S](https://surfjack.com/a-thanksgiving-feast-mahina-suns/) - Calling all of the cooking-averse! Mahina & Sun's is offering a special three-course Thanksgiving dinner. Expect a classic-with-a-local-twist menu and fresh fall cocktails at our swell little spot in Waikiki. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DECEMBER](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-december-2018/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this month. - [SHAVE ICE, ACAI & OTHER TROPICAL TREATS IN WAIKIKI](https://surfjack.com/shave-ice-acai-other-tropical-treats-in-waikiki/) - Here are just three of our go-to spots to cool off and quell your cravings pre- or post-surf session, shopping spree, or beach hang. - [LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM HAWAII](https://surfjack.com/last-minute-holiday-gifts-from-hawaii/) - Just a few of our favorite items from Hawaii-based brands and boutiques for all of you last minute shoppers. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JANUARY](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-december-2018-2/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this month. - [GOING WAY BACK IN WAIKIKI](https://surfjack.com/poolside-partying-old-school-style/) - A recap of our first Old School By The Pool Party—where we danced the night away to the best of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. - [RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR](https://surfjack.com/ringing-in-the-new-year/) - DJ and producer Kyle Woods took partygoers through the decades via an auditory journey by spinning tunes from the disco era to the hip-hop and R&B styles of today. Cheers to 2019! - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN FEBRUARY](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-december-2018-2-2/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this month. - [VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER AT MAHINA & SUN'S](https://surfjack.com/valentines-day-dinner-at-mahina-suns/) - Treat your special someone to a one-night-only seven-course menu featuring the best local ingredients from mauka to makai. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MARCH](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-march-2019/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this month. - [TWO OF HAWAII'S TOP DISTILLERIES ON OAHU](https://surfjack.com/two-of-hawaiis-top-distilleries-on-oahu/) - Two Oahu-based distilleries—Kō Hana and Island Distillers—offer tastings and tours. Cheers to that! - [BOTTOM'S UP! INTRODUCING OUR NEW & IMPROVED COCKTAILS](https://surfjack.com/bottoms-up-introducing-our-new-improved-cocktails/) - Whether you're enjoying a meal at M&S, meeting a friend for happy hour at the bar, or hanging poolside, these specialty sips are sure to satisfy. - [SILENT DISCO DANCE PARTY](https://surfjack.com/silent-disco-dance-party/) - Grab your crew and join us for our ever-popular monthly series, Old School By The Pool, where DJ James Coles spins a back-in-the-day buffet—playing hits of the '70s, '80s and '90s. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN APRIL](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-in-april/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this April. - [WORLD REEF DAY 2019, SAFE SUNSCREEN AND AN EPIC SWEEPSTAKES](https://surfjack.com/world-reef-day-2019-safe-sunscreen-and-an-epic-sweepstakes/) - We've teamed up with natural sunscreen brand Raw Elements for an epic sweepstakes in honor of World Reef Day 2019. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MAY](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-in-april-2/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this May. - [GIVING BACK FEELS GOOD](https://surfjack.com/giving-back-feels-good/) - A recap of the day we teamed up with Hands in Helping Out (HIHO) during Volunteer Week Hawaii, and more on how you can get involved in our community. - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JUNE](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-in-june2019/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this June. - [FIVE OF THE HAPPIEST HAPPY HOURS IN WAIKIKI](https://surfjack.com/five-of-the-happiest-happy-hours-in-waikiki/) - When it comes to happy hour, Waikiki is perhaps the spot to unwind—it's just a matter of choosing where to go. Here are our top 5 recommendations for good food, delicious drinks and an overall awesome atmosphere. - [TALKING & CREATING ART, POOLSIDE AT THE SURFJACK](https://surfjack.com/talking-creating-art-poolside-at-the-surfjack/) - We chatted with Jenny B about the alcohol ink class she hosts here at the Surfjack. Find out what alcohol ink even is, what you can expect to paint, and what this artist loves most about Waikiki! - [THE RECAP: SUMMER AT THE SWIM CLUB, VOL VII](https://surfjack.com/the-recap-summer-at-the-swim-club-vol-vii/) - We dove head first into summer with the season's inaugural, ever-popular, pool party series. #WishYouWereHere - [WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JULY](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-in-june2019-2/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this July. - [THE INSIDE SCOOP ON OLIVE & OLIVER WAIKIKI](https://surfjack.com/the-inside-scoop-on-olive-oliver-waikiki/) - Here's the latest on Olive & Oliver (think a new online shop, coffee cup collaborations and upcoming exclusives). - [WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS AUGUST](https://surfjack.com/whats-happening-this-august-2019/) - Aside from our lineup of Surfjack experiences, here's our go-to guide of what's happening on Oahu this August. - [NEW! 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See what's on the menu... - [THE SURFJACK'S HOLIDAYS IN HAWAII GIFT GUIDE](https://surfjack.com/the-surfjacks-holidays-in-hawaii-gift-guide/) - Whether you're here on vacation or a resident looking for gifts with local flair, these ideas are perfect to give to that someone special or keep all to yourself. - [HOLIDAY MARKET POP-UP](https://surfjack.com/hnl-holiday-market-pop-up/) - Tis the season to support Hawaii's local artisans at our last HNL Local pop-up of the year. - [Valentine's Dinner at Mahina & Sun's](https://surfjack.com/valentines-dinner-at-mahina-suns/) - Celebrate love by treating your special someone and your senses to a special prix fixe dinner at Mahina & Sun's. - [L*SPACE Aloha Paradise Launch Party](https://surfjack.com/lspace-aloha-paradise-launch-party/) - Recently the Surfjack ohana welcomed coveted bikini brand L*SPACE to host a special soiree up at the penthouse and it was, in fact, filled with aloha. A select group shared in the celebration of the launch of the Hawaii Aloha Paradise collection, a limited-edition line that is only available here in Hawaii. Of course we - [WISH YOU WERE HERE, BUT UNTIL THEN...](https://surfjack.com/wish-you-were-here-but-until-then/) - Throughout this time of uncertainty in our world, the Surfjack ohana wants to ensure that if you are residing with us, you are in good hands. Below are the ways we are doing our best to protect the health of our guests and staff. Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and tissues are available for use throughout - [Hale: New Past Times](https://surfjack.com/home-at-the-hale-new-past-times/) - Inspired by the swell little spot in Waikiki, here are some ideas to keep you busy while inside. - [Takeout Menu + Plate Lunch Specials](https://surfjack.com/takeout-menu-plate-lunch-specials/) - The Surfjack and Mahina & Sun's is now offering local style plate lunches! 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In a quieter zone between the Ala Wai Canal and busy Waikiki, the midcentury design Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club (412 Lewers Street, doubles were recently from about $300; penthouse suite about $600) charges $29 a day to each room for access - [Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club is “Honolulu’s hippest hang”](https://surfjack.com/press-release/surfjack-hotel-swim-club-is-honolulus-hippest-hang/) - Conde Nast Traveler declared the Surfjack as Honolulu’s hippest hang and positioned the property as an example to the new wave of boutique hotels in Waikiki. Read more - [Design-lovers can experience mid-century style at the Surfjack](https://surfjack.com/press-release/design-lovers-can-experience-mid-century-style-at-the-surfjack/) - Curbed highlights the Surfjack as an architectural gem mentioning the Instagrammable nature of local artwork and murals found at the property. Read more - [Stay in surfer chic style at the Surfjack Hotel](https://surfjack.com/press-release/stay-in-surfer-chic-style-at-the-surfjack-hotel/) - National Geographic included the Surfjack in their “Ultimate hotel guide: where to stay in Hawaii.” Stay in surfer chic style and experience on-site events like Shakti yoga, plastic-free pop-ups, and alcohol ink painting classes. Read more - [Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club named top 5 hotels in Hawaii](https://surfjack.com/press-release/surfjack-hotel-swim-club-named-top-5-hotels-in-hawaii/) - Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club named top 5 hotels in Hawaii in Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards 2019. Read more - [Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club shifts away from single-use toiletry bottles](https://surfjack.com/press-release/surfjack-hotel-swim-club-shifts-away-from-single-use-toiletry-bottles/) - Condé Nast Traveler provides insights on how Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club is moving away from single-use toiletry bottles. The Surfjack has instead partnered with BYRD Hair products to provide a more sustainable experience for guest amenities. Read more - [Pau Hana with Mahina & Sun’s new menu offerings](https://surfjack.com/press-release/pau-hana-with-mahina-suns-new-menu-offerings/) - “Irresistible” avocado tacos and the “show-stopper” grilled opah sandwich are new menu offerings that happy hour goers can anticipate, according to the Honolulu Star Advertiser. Read more - [Hangout in hipster style at the Surfjack during your honeymoon getaway](https://surfjack.com/press-release/oahu-honeymoon/) - Honeymoon Always suggested the Surfjack as an exciting honeymoon accommodation. The property is one of a kind with its hipster vibes and mid-century-modern design elements - perfect for those looking for a newfound honeymoon experience. - [Mahina & Sun’s and the Surfjack celebrate mid-century modern Hawaii with inspired cocktails](https://surfjack.com/press-release/drink-don-draper-style-with-docomomos-cocktail-club/) - Cocktails featured at Mahina & Sun’s celebrate the architectural landscape and culture of the mid-century, whether that be flowery perfumes or Frank Lloyd Wright. - [The Surfjack recognized in its efforts to save Hawaii’s coral reefs](https://surfjack.com/press-release/resorts-helping-save-the-coral-reef/) - Travel+Leisure applauded Aqua-Aston Hospitality properties, such as The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, Luana Waikiki Hotel & Suites, and Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach for influencing sustainable reef-safe sunscreen initiatives for Hawaii’s travel industry. - [The Surfjack recognized for its sustainability initiatives in Hawaii](https://surfjack.com/press-release/sustainable-hawaii/) - Travelers can visit Hawaii in an environmentally-friendly way thanks to Lonely Planet’s recommendations. Lonely Planet shared how the Surfjack and Mahina & Sun’s are making sustainable strides in Hawaii’s tourism industry as a plastic-free hotel and locally-sourced restaurant. - [The Surfjack shares its “Don’t Be Koi” cocktail recipe in honor of 2019 National Tequila Day](https://surfjack.com/press-release/national-tequila-day-2019-cocktail-recipes-margaritas/) - Celebrate National Tequila Day 2019 with the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club’s “Don’t Be Koi” cocktail recipe - thanks to Hollywood Life. - [The Surfjack recommended for a relaxing poolside bachelorette party](https://surfjack.com/press-release/relaxing-bachelorette-party-destinations/) - Parade recommended lounging amongst your gal pals in mid-century modern style at the Surfjack’s Instagrammable “Wish You Were Here” pool for a relaxing bachelorette party. - [Chef Ed Kenny’s restaurant, Mahina & Sun’s is an authentic, locally-sourced dining experience](https://surfjack.com/press-release/what-to-know-now-about-oahu-s-food-scene/) - TravelAge West shared how guests can immerse themselves into Ed Kenny’s locally sourced philosophy with Mahina & Sun’s Aloha Aina Tour. Sustainable foodies can visit two organic farms and then enjoy a lunch prepared with their hand picked fresh fruits and vegetables. - [Your Hawaii vacation can turn into a source for good at The Surfjack](https://surfjack.com/press-release/10-coastal-resorts-conserving-our-oceans/) - Spend time under Hawaii’s sun guilt-free with complimentary Raw Elements reef-safe sunscreen dispensers and sunscreen packets - one of The Surfjack’s sustainable amenities. Forbes also shared how The Surfjack is saying “no thanks” to single-use plastics for in-room amenities and on-site dining at Mahina & Sun’s. - [The Surfjack is recognized for involvement in the inaugural World Reef Day event](https://surfjack.com/press-release/dire-state-coral-reefs-highlighted-world-reef-day/) - Aqua-Aston Hospitality and The Surfjack advocated for the health of our world’s reefs alongside Raw Elements and Hawaiian Airlines at the first-ever World Reef Day. ABC News shared a video spotlighting Aqua-Aston Hospitality’s senior director of corporate communications, Theresa van Greunen, sharing the importance of how small sustainable acts can lead to big changes in - [The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club named Top 10 Modern Motor Lodges Worth a Stay](https://surfjack.com/press-release/motor-lodges-retro-meets-modern/) - Experience Hawaiian heritage intermixed with stylish motorlodge fashion at the Surfjack. Sunset shared how koa-wood furniture and local illustrations meet retro chic with 112 corridor-lining suites and an iconic, mosaic tiled pool. - [Travelers can eat sustainably at the Surfjack’s on-site restaurant, Mahina & Sun’s](https://surfjack.com/press-release/honolulu-travel-guide/) - Eating sustainably can be incredibly delicious, especially for brunch at Mahina & Sun’s. Mr. Hudson suggested signature brunch dishes, such as the Surfjack Breakfast and Ulu Pancakes for gay guide users to try. - [Find vintage, surf-inspired branded apparel at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club](https://surfjack.com/press-release/hotels-are-taking-branded-products-to-the-next-level/) - From Roberta Oaks Aloha shirt uniforms to retro guest products, Forbes shared how the Surfjack curates a mix of apparel and accessories that nods to vintage, surf-inspired Hawaii. Items such as Swim Club beach towels, canvas totes, and reusable water bottles can be seen around Waikiki sported on guests and locals alike. - [The Surfjack’s penthouse patio is an ideal spot to spend extra time under Waikiki’s sun](https://surfjack.com/press-release/penthouse-patio-ideal/) - See Waikiki from a new perspective at the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club’s Penthouse - a 480 square foot space. JustLuxe suggested watching the sunset and siping a mai tai from the teak-topped, oversized lanai. - [Take an affordable spring getaway at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club](https://surfjack.com/press-release/4-cheap-weekend-getaways-spring/) - TODAY recommended the Surfjack as an affordable spring getaway - complete with poolside entertainment and Instagram worthy spots. - [Get in the holiday spirit with festive cocktails from Mahina & Sun’s](https://surfjack.com/press-release/19-christmas-themed-cocktails-to-try-in-honolulu-this-december/) - Honolulu Magazine informed readers on festive cocktails making an appearance on Mahina & Sun’s cocktail menu for the holidays. Read more - [The Surfjack named “the most awesome hotel” in Hawaii](https://surfjack.com/press-release/9-reasons-hawaii-isnt-just-for-honeymoons/) - MTV actually fell in love with The Surfjack and had a hard time saying “goodbye” when it was time to checkout. Read more - [Don’t miss out on this Honeymoon experience at The Surfjack](https://surfjack.com/press-release/best-hawaiian-honeymoon-experiences/) - Martha Stewart Weddings suggested that couples take a surfing class with The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club and Clips Hawaii for the perfect honeymoon activity. Read more - [Ring in 2019 at The Surfjack’s epic penthouse suite](https://surfjack.com/press-release/top-hotel-penthouses-for-new-years-eve-celebrations/) - Overlook Waikiki’s cityscape from the Surfjack’s penthouse suite during New Year’s celebrations. Luxury Travel Magazine shared why the Surfjack is the perfect accommodation. Read more - [The Surfjack and Mahina & Sun’s adds to Hawaii’s allure](https://surfjack.com/press-release/article-why-oahu-works-as-hawaiis-hub/) - The Globe and Mail shared why Oahu is considered to be Hawaii’s hub, and mentioned the Surfjack and Mahina & Sun’s as locations to visit in Waikiki. Read more - [Reasons why The Surfjack is a great choice for traveling families](https://surfjack.com/press-release/hawaii-family-vacation/) - Although vintage surf inspired interiors may reflect the epitome of “hipster cool,” Sunset shared why the Surfjack is a great choice for families. Read more - [Learn about what Insta-worthy, Surfjack Hotel, has to offer](https://surfjack.com/press-release/smart-stay-the-surfjack-honolulu/) - ShermansTravel features the Surfjack Hotel in a standalone piece that profiles hotel amenities, design elements, and on-site restaurant Mahina & Sun’s. Read more - [The Surfjack Hotel says “no thanks” to single-use plastics](https://surfjack.com/press-release/hawaii-hotels-shift-on-plastics-deserves/) - San Francisco Chronicle explained why the Surfjack moved to eliminate single-use water bottles from the property. Read more - [Uncover local character at the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club](https://surfjack.com/press-release/urban-hotel/) - Sunset highlighted the chill, local character found in retro design elements at The Surfjack. Read more - [Introducing the most unique ingredients in the fall cocktail menu at Mahina & Sun’s](https://surfjack.com/press-release/1466667-bartenders-share-strangest-cocktail-ingredients/) - Ross Lewis, bar lead at Mahina & Sun’s, shared what cocktail enthusiasts can expect this fall. Lewis informed readers that Mahina & Sun’s fall cocktail menu will showcase local and seasonal ingredients, such as various shrubs, dehydrated garnishes, and vegetable juices. Read more - [Experience a surf-centric honeymoon at The Surfjack Hotel](https://surfjack.com/press-release/surf-hotels-honeymoon/) - Fall in love with the aesthetic of retro, old-school Hawaii during your honeymoon. Brides highlighted ways guests can “hang loose” during their honeymoon vacation at the Surfjack. Read more - [Join a flower lei-making class at the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club](https://surfjack.com/press-release/25-surprising-classes-you-can-take-at-hotels-while-you-travel-that-teach-you-unique-skills-are-ridiculously-fun-10208968/) - Bustle informed travelers how they can make their own Hawaiian souvenir at the Surfjack with a DIY lei-making class. Read more - [Swim at the Surfjack - one of the world’s most stunning swimming pools](https://surfjack.com/press-release/the-most-stunning-swimming-pools-from-around-the-world-9/) - The New York Post shared how this eye-catching swimming pool has guest’s Instagram followers “wishing they were there.” The pool acts as a backdrop for the Surfjack’s on-site events, as well as guest’s social media posts. Read more - [Mahina and Sun’s chef, Ed Kenney, shares sustainability philosophy](https://surfjack.com/press-release/chef-ed-kenney-sustainable-dining-hawaii/) - Curiosity Magazine sat down with Ed Kenny of Mahina and Sun’s to learn more about his sustainability efforts, food waste, and his favorite meal. Read more - [Recipes for two sustainable cocktails at Mahina & Sun’s](https://surfjack.com/press-release/2-our-favorite-drinks-mahina-suns/) - Hawaii Magazine shared recipes for two popular cocktails from the poolside bar at Mahina & Sun’s. Pau Hana with these sustainable cocktails. Read more - [T&C Surf and Vans launch surf history-inspired collection at The Surfjack](https://surfjack.com/press-release/vans-and-t-c-surf-release-surf-history-inspired-capsule/) - Fashion Network shared the launch party for Vans’ latest collaboration with surf and skate brand T&C Surf at The Surfjack. Read more - [Make a splash at the Surfjack - named one of the world’s most extravagant hotel pools](https://surfjack.com/press-release/extravagant-hotel-pools/) - Reader’s Digest suggested spending time poolside at the Surfjack’s Instagram-famous pool, illustrated by Honolulu-based artist Matthew Tapia. Read more - [#SkipTheStraw with Mahina & Sun’s cocktail, Mr. Pink](https://surfjack.com/press-release/13-cocktails-to-skipthestraw-and-end-plastic-pollution/) - The Food Channel shared the recipe for Mahina & Sun’s cocktail, Mr. Pink. Read more - [Mahina & Sun’s named “Top 9 Dining Destinations in Waikiki”](https://surfjack.com/press-release/the-9-top-dining-destinations-in-waikiki/) - Eater suggested Mahina & Sun’s for their local, sustainable flare and recommended the Family Feast meal. Read more - [The Surfjack named best weekend getaway in Hawaii](https://surfjack.com/press-release/best-weekend-getaways-in-every-state/) - Reader’s Digest shared how guests can fill their weekend getaway to the Surfjack with on-site activities, such as bike rentals, penthouse Pilates, and Aloha Friday workshops. Read more - [The Surfjack spearheads #plasticfreewaikiki water bottles promoting sustainability](https://surfjack.com/press-release/travel-industry-makes-strides-with-more-plastic-bans/) - Travel Pulse mentioned how the Surfjack Hotel is spearheading plastic-free initiatives by promoting reusable options to travelers. Read more - [Creatives can win an artist residency to de-stress at The Surfjack](https://surfjack.com/press-release/hawaii-free-trips-residency-program/) - Hawaii Tourism and the Surfjack Hotel worked to award career-oriented individuals a week-long stay at the Surfjack, according to Thrillist. Read more - [Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club named one of the best hotels in Honolulu](https://surfjack.com/press-release/best-hotels-in-honolulu/) - Instagrammers, art lovers, and creatives will find mid-century style inspiration around every corner. Jetsetter mentioned the vintage, ‘60s surf-chic style that guests can expect upon arrival at the Surfjack. Read more - [Your perfect summer getaway awaits at The Surfjack](https://surfjack.com/press-release/the-perfect-summer-getaway-in-hawaii/) - Dine, stay and play amongst local artists and tastemakers at the Surfjack Hotel. Eat sustainably at Mahina & Sun’s, the on-site restaurant, and stay in mid-century style at the Surfjack. Read more - [The Surfjack named one of “13 of the World’s Most Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Hotels”](https://surfjack.com/press-release/13-of-the-most-beautiful-midcentury-modern-hotels/) - Galerie Magazine included the Surfjack Hotel in a list of the world’s most beautiful mid century-modern hotels. The hotel reflects a surf-inspired version of this movement due to reed ceilings, koa-wood furniture, and vintage postcards. Read more - [Talk Story session on the farm-to-table movement with Mahina and Sun’s James Beard-nominated chef Ed Kenney and James Beard award-winning chef Vivian Howard](https://surfjack.com/press-release/your-guide-to-the-perfect-weekend-in-honolulu/) - James Beard Award-winning chef, Vivian Howard, and James Beard-nominated chef Ed Kenney discussed the farm-to-table movement at the Surfjack’s Talk Story Session #CookYourHeritage. Read more - [The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club named one of the “Best Food Hotels in the Country”](https://surfjack.com/press-release/best-hotels-restaurants-america/) - Instagram worthy cups of coffee from Olive & Oliver and local inspired, organic food from Mahina & Sun’s are delicious delights that visitors and locals alike can expect from the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. Food Network shared how foodies can taste the flavors of Hawaii with Mahina & Sun’s Family Feast, featuring deep-sea snapper, - [Mahina and Sun’s serves brunch on a surfboard](https://surfjack.com/press-release/island-brunch-on-surfboard/) - Experience brunch the island way at The Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club’s on-site restaurant, Mahina & Sun’s, where it’s served on a surfboard. Health Magazine showcased the beautiful spread on their Instagram feed. - [Empowering career advice from Lynette Eastman, The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club’s general manager](https://surfjack.com/press-release/female-travel-leaders-offer-advice-on-international-womens-day/) - #Girlboss, Lynette Eastman, the Surfjack Hotel’s general manager, shared her tips and insights on how to make it in the travel industry with TravelPulse. Among her advice, Eastman said, “Ladies, follow your heart in everything you do.” - [Discover the music scene at Mahina & Sun’s at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club](https://surfjack.com/press-release/music-scene-mahina-suns/) - Enjoy the music at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, where music lovers can listen to the sounds from Mahina Lounge Live and the forthcoming Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club Sessions vinyl, according to Travel Pulse. - [Applause for Mahina & Sun’s sustainability initiatives](https://surfjack.com/press-release/hawaii-bartender-environment-zero-waste-cocktails/) - VinePair recognized Mahina & Sun’s sustainability philosophy and techniques in “A Honolulu Bartender Wants to Save the Planet, One Cocktail at a Time.” - [Detox in paradise at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club](https://surfjack.com/press-release/five-ideas-for-an-affordable-diy-detox-getaway/) - The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, located near Waikiki Beach, provides complimentary bikes to guests - perfect for a wellness inspired, detox trip in paradise according to the Washington Post. - [The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club makes it easy for guests to make sustainable choices while on vacation](https://surfjack.com/press-release/sustainable-luxury-on-oahu/) - Say “no thanks” to single-use plastics at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. Marin Magazine wrote how The Surfjack is making strides in sustainability by encouraging guests to use reusable water bottles and on-site “hydration stations.” Read more - [Couples can take creative, splashy photos at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club](https://surfjack.com/press-release/6-new-romantic-activities-in-hawaii/) - TravelAge West offered suggestions for romantic activities in Hawaii and a photoshoot at the Surfjack was among them. Just-married couples can commemorate their special day with unique wedding photos at the Surfjack pool. - [Honolulu Restaurants Offering Impress-Your-Date Dishes for Valentine’s Day 2018](https://surfjack.com/press-release/honolulu-restaurants-offering-impress-date-dishes-valentines-day-2018/) - Honolulu Magazine published, “Honolulu Restaurants Offering Impress-Your-Date Dishes for Valentine’s Day 2018” highlighting the special “Red Everything” menu being offered at the Surfjack’s restaurant, Mahina & Sun’s. Read more - [Stars and waves guide navigation the ancient Polynesian way](https://surfjack.com/press-release/stars-waves-guide-navigation-ancient-polynesian-way/) - San Francisco Chronicle published, “Stars and waves guide navigation the ancient Polynesian way.” The article highlights Mahina & Sun’s as a great restaurant option for its sustainable seafood offering. Read more - [National Plan for Vacation Day](https://surfjack.com/press-release/national-plan-vacation-day/) - Travel + Leisure (January 31) published, “National Plan for Vacation Day.” The article highlights deals available at various hotels, including a 30 percent savings per night at the Surfjack. The article was also syndicated to the Boston Herald. Read more - [The Best Cities in the United States – unexpected travel surprises in 30 smaller cities](https://surfjack.com/press-release/best-cities-united-states-unexpected-travel-surprises-30-smaller-cities/) - National Geographic published, “The Best Cities in the United States – unexpected travel surprises in 30 smaller cities” featuring Honolulu and the Surfjack’s Sunday Brunch with music by Aloha Got Soul. The article was also syndicated to Business Insider India and Yahoo! Australia. Read more - [Eating and Drinking Through Honolulu](https://surfjack.com/press-release/eating-drinking-honolulu/) - Wine Enthusiast published, “Eating and Drinking Through Honolulu” in which the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club was recommended as a “stylish” place to stay, and Mahina & Sun’s was recommended as a “terrific new restaurant.” Read more - [Most Instagrammable Coffee Shops](https://surfjack.com/press-release/instagrammable-coffee-shops/) - Brit + Co. included The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club in a roundup of the “most instagrammable coffee shops.” The article highlights that the property’s onsite clothing boutique, Olive & Oliver is home to an artisanal coffee bar with a unique tiled counter and custom-printed cups adorned with pineapples and palm trees. - [Waikiki's Best Happy Hour](https://surfjack.com/press-release/waikikis-best-happy-hour/) - Australian travel publication ESCAPE, highlights Mahina & Sun’s at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club for one of the best happy hours found in Waikiki. Mahina & Sun’s “Naked Pig” thin-crust pizza and two Maui Brewing Co. beers for $US20 is noted in the top five. - [Hawaii for the Holidays](https://surfjack.com/press-release/hawaii-for-the-holidays/) - Coastal Living featured The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club in Coastal Living’s “Hawaii for the holidays” guide published in the December issue. The piece features The Surfjack as one of the places to stay in Oahu for a “cheeky retro-cool” stay and Ed Kenney’s food for a delicious dining experience. Read More - [Mahina & Sun’s celebrates Thanksgiving with local twists](https://surfjack.com/press-release/mahina-suns-celebrates-thanksgiving-local-twists/) - Thanksgiving in Hawaii is celebrated differently than the rest of the continental U.S. Known for communal feasting, a local Thanksgiving is centered around hanging with family, talking story and eating locally-sourced sustainable food. Executive Chef Erik Leong and Restaurant Manager Natalie Aczon of Mahina & Sun’s join KHON2 news and provides tips on how to - [Everything you must do over the holidays on Oahu](https://surfjack.com/press-release/everything-must-holidays-oahu/) - Winter in Hawaii means your coats and beanies remain stowed away in your travel bin, but what Oahu lacks in the sit-by-a-fireplace-and-drink-eggnog vibe the island makes up for with an abundance of other equally honorable holiday qualities. Thrillist suggests readers let Mahina & Sun’s do the holiday cooking this Thanksgiving and highlights the restaurant’s three-course - [16 Hotels Where You Can Have a Thanksgiving Feast Without Worrying About a Thing](https://surfjack.com/press-release/16-hotels-can-thanksgiving-feast-without-worrying-thing/) - The Surfjack has been included in Travel + Leisure’s recommendations on hotels that handle all of the preparations for Thanksgiving. The article titled, “16 Hotels Where You Can Have a Thanksgiving Feast Without Worrying About a Thing,” highlights Mahina & Sun’s three-course holiday feast and mentions the restaurant’s traditional and local alternatives on the menu - [Relax This Thanksgiving 2017—Leave the Cooking to Someone Else](https://surfjack.com/press-release/relax-thanksgiving-2017-leave-cooking-someone-else/) - Thanksgiving shouldn’t be stressful. It’s a day to spend time with loved ones, remembering all the things you’re grateful for. HONOLULU Magazine lists Mahina & Sun’s as a restaurant to dine-in this Thanksgiving, where guests will be treated to a three-course Harvest Feast. Read the article - [10 Motels That Have Gone From Falling Down to Fabulously Hip](https://surfjack.com/press-release/10-motels-gone-falling-fabulously-hip/) - The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club was highlighted by U.S. News & World Report in a slideshow round-up of former motels that have been restored into hip boutique hotels. The article features images of the Surfjack, background information on the renovation and relaunch of the property, the “aloha chic” midcentury design aesthetic, the off-the-beaten-path location - [How to do Oahu like a local](https://surfjack.com/press-release/oahu-like-local/) - With vibrant Honolulu as its anchor, the third-largest Hawaiian Island is home to a diverse population, which spreads from the big city to far-flung surf towns. Here, the insider's guide to the islands can't-miss beaches, activities, restaurants and local fare including Mahina & Sun’s at the Surfjack. Read the article - [Where to find the best poke in Oahu](https://surfjack.com/press-release/find-best-poke-oahu/) - Before every major U.S. city got a poke spot, sushi-grade raw-fish bowls were how Hawaiians refueled after any beach day. In Honolulu, poke is on every corner, as easy to find at hip spots like Mahina & Sun’s as it is to devour at supermarkets and even gas stations. According to Bon Appetit, the Mahina - [20 Things to Do in Hawaii Guaranteed to Get You in the Aloha Spirit](https://surfjack.com/press-release/20-things-hawaii-guaranteed-get-aloha-spirit/) - What's not to love about Hawaii? The 50th state is known for its waterfalls, volcanoes, and black-sand beaches, not to mention luxury resorts and buzzing restaurants. On Oahu, MSN recommends stopping by Mahina & Sun's at the trendy Surfjack Hotel for fresh and sustainably caught (or farmed) seafood like Kualoa Ranch oysters and opah (moonfish). - [Mahina and Sun's names new executive chef](https://surfjack.com/press-release/mahina-suns-names-new-executive-chef/) - Mahina & Sun's has named Erik Leong as executive chef. Leong has been in the restaurant industry for more than decade, previously working at Ed Kenney's Town restaurant, where he moved up the ranks from night cook to sous chef. In collaboration with chef-owner Ed Kenney, Leong is responsible for curating a menu for Mahina - [13 of the most gorgeous coffee shops around the world](https://surfjack.com/press-release/13-gorgeous-coffee-shops-around-world/) - AOL.com highlights The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club’s artisanal coffee bar and clothing boutique - Olive & Oliver - touting the involvement from local artists to create a “Hawaiian 1960s vibe.” The round-up also features Instagram-worthy coffee shops in hip locales including Tel Aviv, Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Brooklyn, Miami, and more. Read the article - [This World-Class Hawaiian Chef Is Inspiring a Sustainable Food Movement](https://surfjack.com/press-release/world-class-hawaiian-chef-inspiring-sustainable-food-movement/) - Mahina & Sun’s founding chef, Ed Kenney was interviewed by the editors of Coastal Living. Read up on what inspired Ed’s passion for saving the environment, his current projects, and more. Read the article - [9 Hawaii Hotels With Actually Good Restaurants](https://surfjack.com/press-release/9-hawaii-hotels-actually-good-restaurants/) - Oahu attracts the highest number of visitors, and its biggest city, Honolulu, is as urban as any mainland metropolis and includes a sector in Waikiki where aging hotels have been reborn as chic, culinary destinations. Read why popular foodie outlet Eater, recommends the Surfjack as one of the nine hotels with an “actually good” restaurant. - [10 Things that Make Hawaii Absolutely Amazing](https://surfjack.com/press-release/10-things-make-hawaii-absolutely-amazing/) - Waikiki is Honolulu's tourist district, pitched between the Ala Wai Canal, an artificial waterway, and the Pacific Ocean and chock-full of hotels, shopping—for goods both luxe and locally made—dining, and nightlife. Maxim touts The Surfjack as the hip place to stay in Waikiki, where “models sip drinks at Hawaiian chef Ed Kenney's in-house Mahina & - [Waikiki Hotels Create Settings for Selfies](https://surfjack.com/press-release/waikiki-hotels-create-settings-selfies/) - The Surfjack has been included in a roundup of Waikiki hotels perfect for Insta-worthy travelers in The San Francisco Chronicle. The article highlights that The Surfjack was the first property of its kind in Waikiki following the “youth-driven, infinitely Instagrammable design,” the various insta-worthy shots around the property and insight from Michelle Jamie from Vanguard - [Best Honeymoon Destinations](https://surfjack.com/press-release/best-honeymoon-destinations/) - Harper’s Bazaar spotlighted the Surfjack in a piece on best honeymoon destinations in 2017. Read the article - [Luxury Living in Hawaii](https://surfjack.com/press-release/luxury-living-hawaii/) - NBC: Open House profiled The Surfjack highlighting the pool, guestrooms, live mixology at Mahina & Sun’s, and conveyed key messaging, including the property’s authentic Honolulu vibe. This coverage was syndicated to NBC New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and numerous other major U.S. cities in key travel markets. Watch on YouTube - [2017 Honeymoon Awards: The Most Romantic Hotels in the U.S. (Islands)](https://surfjack.com/press-release/2017-honeymoon-awards-romantic-hotels-u-s-islands/) - Jetsetter included The Surfjack in its “2017 Honeymoon Awards: The Most Romantic Hotels” throughout the Hawaiian Islands Read the article - [3 Reasons We’re Falling For Oahu This Autumn](https://surfjack.com/press-release/3-reasons-falling-oahu-autumn/) - Forbes Travel Guide mentions Surfjack and Mahina & Sun’s as one of the reasons why Forbes’ writers are falling for Oahu this autumn. The article highlights chef Ed Kenney’s sustainably grilled octopus as a must-try, insta-gram-worthy dish for foodies. Read the article - [Art and Design Come Together in These 10 Examples of Inspirational Wall Murals](https://surfjack.com/press-release/art-design-come-together-10-examples-inspirational-wall-murals/) - Dwell included Surfjack collaborator, Brendan “The Blob” Monroe’s iconic wall painting custom-made for the property, in a round-up article titled, “Art and Design Come Together in These 10 Examples of Inspirational Wall Murals.” Read the article - [16 Instagram Spots That Fashion Girls Love](https://surfjack.com/press-release/16-instagram-spots-fashion-girls-love/) - Brit + Co, a widely read female-driven lifestyle website, featured The Surfjack in its piece today on the 16 Instagram Spots that Fashion Girls Love. The piece highlights the crème-de-la-crème of locations with decorative mural backdrops. See the list - [8 Unique Hotel Pool Experiences](https://surfjack.com/press-release/8-unique-hotel-pool-experiences/) - DuJour (July 19), featured The Surfjack in a roundup of “8 Unique Hotel Pool Experiences” and noted it has the perfect pool for music lovers. The article highlights Surfjack’s year-round musical entertainment and summer pool parties with the season’s hottest DJ headliners. See the list - [Beach Bites with Katie Lee: Gettin' Spicy](https://surfjack.com/press-release/beach-bites-katie-lee-gettin-spicy/) - Cooking Channel featured Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club and Mahina & Sun’s on its TV broadcast show “Beach Bites with Katie Lee” that focused on the hotel’s restaurant, chef, and unique twist on Hawaii’s iconic poke bowl. See Episode Information - [The Hottest Hotel Pools to Cool Down In This Summer](https://surfjack.com/press-release/hottest-hotel-pools-cool-summer/) - VOGUE ran “The Hottest Hotel Pools to Cool Down In This Summer,” which called the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ pool one of Waikiki’s most Instagram-able attractions in a piece on the hottest hotel pools to cool down in this summer. Read the article - [Where to Go in Honolulu, Hawaii's Suddenly Cool Capital](https://surfjack.com/press-release/go-honolulu-hawaiis-suddenly-cool-capital/) - GQ called Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club a new, affordable and aggressively Instagrammable anti-resort in Hawaii. Read the article. - [Travel Destinations Singles Must Visit On Their Vacation](https://surfjack.com/press-release/travel-destinations-singles-must-visit-vacation/) - Elite Daily (February 22) included the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club in a piece on top 11 travel destinations for singles planning their next vacation Read the article - [Eight Ideas for the Winter Weary](https://surfjack.com/press-release/eight-ideas-winter-weary/) - TIME Magazine mentioned Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club in a piece on eight ideas for the winter-weary travelers. Read the article - [The Best New Hotels in the World](https://surfjack.com/press-release/best-new-hotels-world/) - Travel + Leisure (March) featured Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club in its “2017 It List,” a listing of the publication’s favorite new and radically redone hotels of the year. Read the article. - [Truly awesome shops in Hawaii](https://surfjack.com/press-release/truly-awesome-shops-hawaii/) - Condé Nast Traveller (March 6) featured Olive & Oliver in a shopping guide to Honolulu, which also featured Surfjack as a top place to stay. Read the article - [Where's the best mai tai in Hawaii? What's the best island? Best place to stay? Readers share their favorites](https://surfjack.com/press-release/wheres-best-mai-tai-hawaii-whats-best-island-best-place-stay-readers-share-favorites/) - Los Angeles Times called out Mahina & Sun’s at Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club was voted the state’s best new restaurant for 2017, in its “Where’s the best mai tai in Hawaii? Best island? Best place to stay?” Read the article - [10 Last-Minute Valentine's Day Getaways in the U.S. and Caribbean](https://surfjack.com/press-release/10-last-minute-valentines-day-getaways-u-s-caribbean/) - Conde Nast Traveler included the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club in a round-up of ten last-minute Valentine’s Day getaways in the U.S. and Caribbean Read the article - [10 really good reasons to say Aloha, Honolulu](https://surfjack.com/press-release/10-really-good-reasons-say-aloha-honolulu/) - Vogue Australia called out Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club’s Mahina & Sun’s as one of the ten really good reason to say “aloha” to Honolulu. Read the article - [Olive & Oliver Opens First Boutique in Waikiki](https://surfjack.com/press-release/olive-oliver-boutique-waikiki/) - HONOLULU, HAWAII (June 9, 2016) – Kailua-based Olive boutique, known for women’s fashion, and Oliver, known for menswear, have joined hands in unity as Olive & Oliver, at Waikiki’s Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. Open to hotel guests and passersby, Olive & Oliver carries a combination of men’s and women’s apparel and hosts an on-site - [The Surfjack's Creative Design Community](https://surfjack.com/press-release/surfjacks-creative-design-community/) - HONOLULU, HAWAII (May 9, 2016) – The design-led artist-driven Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club is home to over 25+ collaborators whose pieces are a collective curated by the design studio, the Vanguard Theory. Completing the public spaces of the property, Matthew Tapia, Brendan “The Blob” Monroe, Mark Chai, Andrew Mau, Wooden Wave and Hawaii Potter’s Guild, - [Bartender of the Week: Mahina & Sun's Robert Bidigare](https://surfjack.com/press-release/bartender-week-mahina-suns-robert-bidigare/) - Mahina & Sun's bar lead, Robert Bidigare, has concocted a set of three special holiday drinks. The cocktails will be featured over the festive season, starting with Minted Wonderland, followed by Naughty or Spce, then Ho Ho Ho. Click here to read the full article, written by Missy Romero. - [Oahu's Most Visually Stunning Dishes](https://surfjack.com/press-release/find-oahus-visually-stunning-dishes/) - According to editor Matthew Dekneef and food stylist Megan Tomino, Mahina & Sun's signature grilled hee (octopus) salad is one of Oahu's most beautiful plates of food. Here's an excerpt of what they had to say: “Straying from your average chef’s salad, this dish is wild and unexpected. A curled, deep purple piece of tender and perfectly charred - [Hawaii's most Exciting New Hotel Openings](https://surfjack.com/press-release/surfjack-exciting-new-hotel-hawaii/) - Departures Magazine's Sandra Ramani featured the Surfjack as one of Hawaii's most exciting new hotel openings in 2016. Click here to read the full article. Here's an excerpt from Slide 12: The islands of Hawaii are a perennial winter getaway favorite, but a host of new hotel openings in 2016—mainly on Oahu—have helped shine an - [Honolulu is becoming an Arts Hub](https://surfjack.com/press-release/surfjack-proof-honolulu-becoming-arts-hub/) - Noted as proof that The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club has been included in Travel + Leisure magazine's highly anticipated annual “Best Places to Travel” feature for 2017. Click here to read the full article by Jenna Scatena. Here is an excerpt: Honolulu, Hawaii The tides are changing in Honolulu. Hawaii’s capital is becoming a cultural - [Your Ultimate Hawaiian Honeymoon Hotel](https://surfjack.com/press-release/hotel-ultimate-hawaiian-honeymoon/) - Michele Bigley of Brides Magazine featured the Surfjack as a top choice for your honeymoon hotel, located the heart of Oahu's best craft-cocktail bars, designer-aloha-wear shops, and hip galleries. Click here to read the full article. Here's an excerpt: Whether you want to eat your way through Waikiki's hottest restaurants or get your zen on at - [Filmmakers in Hawaii: the next Sundance Generation](https://surfjack.com/press-release/next-generation-hawaiian-filmmakers/) - The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club hosted a talk story session with the next generation of Native Hawaiian filmmakers. Click here to read the full article about it by Hawaii Magazine editor, Matthew DeKneef. Here is an excerpt: What does an authentic Hawaiian narrative look like on the big screen? Three Honolulu-based filmmakers, with the - [Change the Way You Vacation with the Surfjack Farm Tour](https://surfjack.com/press-release/chef-ed-kenneys-farm-tour-might-change-way-vacation/) - Click here to read the full article by Jay Jones of the Los Angeles Times. Here is an excerpt: A Honolulu chef is asking tourists to help pick produce during their stay on Oahu. It’s a hands-on way of learning what farm-to-table means in Hawaii and seeing something besides the world-famous beaches. Chef Ed Kenney, - [Millennial Minded Travelers Choose Waikiki's Surfjack Hotel](https://surfjack.com/press-release/millennial-hotel-surfjack-waikiki/) - Brian J. Cantwell, travel & outdoors editor for the Seattle Times, says there's plenty to do for young and old at Hawaii’s iconic beach in Waikiki, and he recommends the Surfjack as a great place to stay for the millennial in all of us. Here's an excerpt: Stay at Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club and - [Act like an Authentic Honolulu Hipster in the Heart of Waikiki](https://surfjack.com/press-release/authentic-honolulu-hipster-waikiki/) - Want to experience Authentic Honolulu? New York Post editor Hana R. Alberts thinks the Surfjack is a pretty swell spot that will do just the trick. Here's an excerpt of her article: THE LOCATION It’s a point of pride — and a definite plus — that The Surfjack is in Waikiki but not on the beach. - [Mahina & Sun's Mr. Pink Cocktail will show you Vodka in a New Light](https://surfjack.com/press-release/mahina-suns-signature-cocktail-vodka/) - Marie Claire editor Alanna Greco thinks Mahina & Sun's signature vodka cocktail, Mr. Pink, is just what you need to taste to see vodka in a whole new light. Here's an excerpt of her article: There's so much more to vodka than those cringe-y college shots. Poor vodka, so often relegated to the boring old - [The Surfjack's must Instagram Pool will make you feel like a Kid Again](https://surfjack.com/press-release/surfjack-instagram-pool/) - In this article, Los Angeles Times editor Jenn Harris dishes up her tips on how to spend a few nights in Honolulu, including the Surfjack's must Instagram pool. Here's what she had to say about her stay at the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club: We stayed at the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, a recently renovated - [Mahina & Sun's a Best New Honolulu Restaurant](https://surfjack.com/press-release/mahina-honolulu-best-new-restaurant/) - EATER has named Mahina & Sun's as a top new restaurant in a round up of where to eat now in Honolulu. Here's an excerpt of what they had to say: SLIDE 6: Mahina & Sun's is the fourth restaurant in chef Ed Kenny's empire (and the first outside of the Kaimuki neighborhood). Located inside the - [Why Oahu Is a Culinary Hotspot - A Food Crawl With Chef Ed Kenney](https://surfjack.com/press-release/oahu-hawaii-food-crawl-ed-kenney/) - VOGUE editor Jen Murphy spent time with Mahina & Sun's Chef Ed Kenney discovering Oahu's best culinary delights. Here's an excerpt of what she had to say: Poke, plate lunch, and other Hawaiian staples are suddenly trendy thanks to buzzy restaurants like San Francisco’s Liholiho Yacht Club and Noreetuh in New York City. While Hawaiian - [9 of the Most Instagrammable New Hotels Around the World](https://surfjack.com/press-release/instagrammable-popular-new-hotels/) - VOGUE ranked the Surfjack's pool in it's round-up of the World's Most Instagrammable New Hotels. Here's what they had to say: This property, a 10-minute walk from Waikiki Beach, is all about retro, 1960s beach culture. Choose from 112 vintage-inspired bungalows and suites with reed-tethered ceilings, white-lacquered batten walls, and private lanais, where you step - [Hipster Hawaii: Honolulu's Art and Music Scene Evolves](https://surfjack.com/press-release/summer-hipster-travel-destinations/) - Hipster Hawaii? You heard that right. Playboy editor Adam Skolnick thinks the Surfjack's the spot to hang in Hawaii this summer. Here's what he had to say: Ask any local creative and they’ll tell you the art and music scene in Honolulu was stuck in 1990s over-drive until 2011, when artists Jasper Wong and Kamea - [The Surfjack's 1960s Art-filled Interior makes Quite a Splash](https://surfjack.com/press-release/surfjack-waikiki-art-honolulu/) - Honolulu-native and Cool Hunting editor Kevin Serai thinks the Surfjack's unique design, art, connection to community and guests experiences are paving the way towards a new type of hospitality in Honolulu. Here's what he had to say after visiting the hotel in July 2017: It’s not easy to stand out in the sea of hotels crowding - [Marin Magazine Features Ed Kenney: Tasty Trends on Oahu](https://surfjack.com/press-release/marin-magazine-features-ed-kenney-tasty-trends-oahu/) - Mahina & Sun's Chef Ed Kenney was featured in this round-up by Marin Magazine on all the best places to eat on Oahu. Click here to read the full article online. (see slide 96) - [Monocle Features the Surfjack in its Honolulu Travel Guide](https://surfjack.com/press-release/monocle-surfjack-honolulu-travel-guide/) - Monocle has just released its first Honolulu travel guide and it features The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. The piece highlights the rustic design aspects, house blended coffee and our Director of Experience, Casea Collins-Wright. Click here to read the full travel guide online. - [The Hot List for 2017](https://surfjack.com/press-release/hot-list-2017/) - A coveted distinction, the Hot List represents Condé Nast Traveller UK editor’s top picks of the newest properties around the globe including hotels, beach clubs, bars and restaurants, to open within the past year. Condé Nast Traveller UK has recognized the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club as one of the hottest new hotels in the - [The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club Now Open](https://surfjack.com/press-release/surfjack-hotel-swim-club-now-open/) - HONOLULU, HAWAII (March 31, 2016) – On March 31, 2016, the highly anticipated Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club opened its doors for the first time to unveil its distinguished retro style. The invitation-only event was attended by artists; designers from Studio Collective, The Vanguard Theory and Wall-to-Wall Studios; Mahina & Sun’s restaurateur and Chef Ed - [Vintage Beach Culture Meets Modern Aloha at Honolulu’s Newest Hotel](https://surfjack.com/press-release/vintage-beach-culture-meets-modern-aloha-at-honolulus-newest-hotel/) - HONOLULU, HAWAII (February 17, 2016) – The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club will open in the heart of Waikiki on March 31. The art-infused, 4-star hotel has been created for the guest who travels far away from the mainstream, and avoids the hype of big-name brands. It’s a place where guests can be immersed in - [The Place to Stay in America's New Cultural Hub](https://surfjack.com/press-release/the-today-show/) - Travel + Leisure's "Best Vacation Destinations" for 2017 were featured on NBC's The TODAY Show, among them The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. Watch it here. Here's an excerpt of what Jacqueline Gifford, special projects editor at Travel + Leisure, had to say: Honolulu is known for its sand, surf and sun, but now it's - [The Check-In: New Retreats to Book Now](https://surfjack.com/press-release/check-new-retreats-book-now/) - ummer is fast approaching, and we’re all going into vacation mode, looking for ways to take advantage of those longer, warmer days, extended holiday weekends, or—among the luckiest of us—flexible Summer Friday policies at work. We’ve uncovered a crop of new hotels in warm-weather destinations that are sure to inspire your next long-weekend getaway, whether - [A Hawaiian Vacation for All of Life's Big Occasions](https://surfjack.com/press-release/hawaiian-vacation-lifes-big-occasions-2/) - The aloha spirit is the most hospitable kind. The sun is shining, the palm trees are swaying, the rainbows are doubling down, and the fruit is always fresh from the tree. What more do you need to celebrate? Just the people you love. (Not that it will take too much convincing to get them there - [From Waikiki to Nantucket](https://surfjack.com/press-release/from-waikiki-to-nantucket/) - The countdown is on—we’re closing in on summer and those just-dried-in-the-breeze beachy waves. Skipping town for surf, sand, and sea is just on the horizon and, fortunately, there’s a new generation of buzzy hotels in some of our favorite warm-weather paradises: a property that revived the faded glory of 1960s tiki-torched Hawaii, the return of - [A Design-Forward Weekend in Waikiki](https://surfjack.com/press-release/design-forward-weekend-waikiki/) - We can’t help being nostalgic for the glory days of the Hawaiian capital, in all its mini-umbrella, lei-bearing splendor—and the newly opened Surfjack hotel seems to share that sentiment, bringing the city’s retro-tropical vibe back with a modern twist. Read more. - [The Surfjack: A Community Canvas](https://surfjack.com/press-release/surfjack-community-canvas/) - According to the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club’s general manager Lynette Eastman, business for the new 112-room property — which opened March 31 — already is thriving. That’s not exactly surprising for a Waikiki hotel. But what perhaps is surprising is that it’s also been attracting a cadre of local creatives — artists, fashion designers, - [Director of Aloha - One of The Coolest Hotel Jobs Ever](https://surfjack.com/press-release/coolest-hotel-jobs-ever/) - When you think of a job in the hotel industry, a bellboy or concierge typically comes to mind. But, as properties seek to one-up each other in terms of offerings new career paths are being forged in the hospitality industry. From magical wizards to a graffiti concierge, here are the top 10 most alluring jobs in - [8 OF THE WORLD’S MOST AMAZING HOTELS WITH POOLS](https://surfjack.com/press-release/8-worlds-amazing-hotels-pools/) - Vacation doesn’t truly feel like vacation until you’re sitting poolside sipping a cocktail. But we’re not the types to settle for any old swimming hole. Here, we’ve gathered some of the most breathtaking hotel pools in the world. Read more. - [Art-infused Vintage Beach Culture at the Surfjack Hawaii](https://surfjack.com/press-release/art-infused-vintage-beach-culture-at-the-surfjack-hawaii/) - Over a dozen artists and designers have joined forces for a new art-infused hotel set to open in the heart of Waikiki at the end of March . . . Read more - [Hawaii: '60s beach vibe inside and out at Honolulu's Surfjack Hotel](https://surfjack.com/press-release/hawaii-60s-beach-vibe-inside-honolulus-surfjack-hotel/) - Honolulu’s newest renovated hotel may be nearly a mile from Waikiki Beach, but it draws its inspiration from the beach culture of the 1960s . . . Read more - [The Hottest Hotel Openings This Spring—At Every Price Point](https://surfjack.com/press-release/hottest-hotel-openings-spring-every-price-point/) - For most travelers, spring means tulips, cherry blossoms, and a jump-start on beach season. At Travel + Leisure, it means all those things --- and peak season for hotel openings . . . Read more - [The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club Arrives in Honolulu](https://surfjack.com/press-release/surfjack-hotel-swim-club-arrives-honolulu/) - The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club has opened in Waikiki, celebrating an idyllic and laidback Hawaiian lifestyle . . . Read more - [Waikiki’s Hip New Place to Stay](https://surfjack.com/press-release/waikikis-hip-new-place-stay/) - Waikiki has never exactly been thought of as cool. But the neighborhood — the tourist epicenter of Hawaii’s most populous island — is getting a much-needed dose of style when the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club officially opens this month on Lewers Street, a few blocks from famed Waikiki Beach . . . Read more - [A Hawaiian Vacation for All of Life's Big Occasions](https://surfjack.com/press-release/hawaiian-vacation-lifes-big-occasions/) - The aloha spirit is the most hospitable kind. The sun is shining, the palm trees are swaying, the rainbows are doubling down, and the fruit is always fresh from the tree . . Read more - [Something New: Mahina & Sun’s](https://surfjack.com/press-release/somethings-new-mahina-suns/) - Mahina & Sun’s, chef Ed Kenney’s fourth restaurant and his first in Waikiki, opened Thursday night in the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club . . . Read more - [Ed Kenney’s Latest Restaurant Brings His Local Roots To Waikiki](https://surfjack.com/press-release/ed-kenneys-latest-restaurant-brings-local-roots-waikiki/) - Chef Ed Kenney is a lot like his latest restaurant, Mahina & Sun’s, which opened last week in the newly renovated, retro-cool Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club in Waikiki . . . Read more