Little Bird Blog

Pirates in Honolulu? Thar be pirates in Honolulu, argh! At least that’s what my friend told me (my apologies for the pirate talk, I shall refrain until international talk like a pirate day). More importantly, said pirates had a deal on Groupon where you could set sail with them for a fair price. I had […]

A fun venue for kids and adults alike Gunstock Ranch has the coolest kids birthday party on Oahu. Seriously, they have everything you can think of. Pony rides and a petting zoo you would expect, but they also throw in a playground, lawn games, swimming pool, covered pavilion and campfire. Nancy took it a step higher […]

Bellows Beach is one of my favorite spots on the island. The area by the guard shack is my absolute favorite at low tide because you have a shallow expanse of water that is perfect for babies and toddlers to splash in. Throw in a sunrise and a layer of mist hanging over the horizon […]

Feel like a local at Diamond Head Beach Park Diamond Head Beach Park offers a serene escape on Oahu, known for its laid-back charm and natural beauty. Surfers flock to this idyllic spot to catch consistent waves, whether they’re seasoned riders or new to the sport, while the backdrop of the iconic Diamond Head Crater […]

Nicole was traveling to Oahu with her family of four to visit relatives on the north shore, so we scheduled her photo session at Ke iki Beach. I can’t help it. I love that beach. It has mountain views, swaying palm trees, dramatic surf, rugged boulders, tide pools and a wide expanse of beach. What’s […]

An evening with my duo. We stopped at Jack in the Box to squeeze in an hour of beach time (priorities, right?). Well, it was supposed to be an hour running down the sand hill at Kailua Beach Park, but as usual, they ended up in the water. One of these days i’ll remember to […]

West Loch Community Shoreline Park This park is an unusual spot for family fun on Oahu. If you’re visiting the island with family and only here for a short time, there are more scenic parks to visit like Kapiolani Park or Ala Moana Beach Park. But … if you have a bike wielding child under […]

A Sanctuary for Seabirds (and People) August is my favorite time of year to visit Goat Island (Mokuauia Island) in Laie. That’s when you can find newly hatched Wedge-tailed shearwater chicks. Shearwaters are a type of seabird that nest in burrows and the baby chicks look like little gray balls of puff (as in super […]

Ocean Safety the Fun Way I’m excited to share this Keiki Monday with you because it’s a good one.  A friend told me about Na Kama Kai which is an ocean safety and conservation education organization for kids. It’s a brilliant concept. You protect what you love and getting kids out on the water inspires […]