The Art Festival

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Looking for that ideal gift to take back home to your family and friends? The Clams have found the absolute perfect spot for shopping which is not far from the hustle and bustle of the city. .

Every Saturday & Sunday year round, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Art Festival features artists who present their artwork for viewing and sale in Waikiki on Monsarrat Avenue, across from the bandstand in Kapiolani Park. They are within view of the Pacific Ocean, in the shade of lovely Banyan trees and within walking distance of Waikiki hotels.
Here, you can discover the richness of Hawai’i through the eyes of various artists who personally present their wide range of art styles and subjects in original paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, jewelry and much much more! The friendly store owners are more than happy to explain to you how their products are made so you feel as though everything you purchase is authentic created by locals themselves.

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Manoa Falls

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Get ready to strap up your hiking boots! This week, The Clams are taking you on one heck of a

muddy journey up the legendary Manoa falls… But first, they make a quick stop-over at the Lyon Arboretum.

Deep within the lush garden of Oahu's Manoa Valley, there lies a cool and tranquil oasis - over 193 acres of tropical botanical treasures known as the Harold L. Lyon Arboretum.
Lyon Arboretum contains approximately 7,500 types of living plants from the Pacific Basin and Asia, including 200 that are native Hawaiian. Visitors are welcome to learn a little about the different varieties of flora before they embark on their hike.

It’s muddy and cold on this rainy Sunday morning, nevertheless The Clams toughened up and made it to the top of the falls! A perfect hike for families as it is conveniently located behind the University of Hawai’i at Manoa and is well known as a relatively ‘easy’ trail.

Wai'oli Tea Room

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On our third podcast adventure, we ate breakfast at the Wai'oli Tea House in Manoa. It is located at 2950 Manoa Road. The Tea house is a historic landmark set amongst the beautiful green plant life that thrives in the valley. The dinning area is predominantly open air. We sat at a lovely round table for four under a canopy. It was very relaxing to sit outside and gaze at the beautiful gardens surrounding us. It did not take us long to decide what to order because everything looked so yummy on the menu. Clare ordered the Guava and Berry French Toast, Matt ordered the Breakfast Combo, Andrea ordered the Eggs Benedict and I ordered the Breakfast Burrito. The selection was really nice with a balance of sweet and savory breakfast items. Clare ordered a latte, I order tea, and Matt and Andrea ordered two very decadent looking hot chocolates. As far as breakfast places go in Honolulu, this is one of the best places to eat. The price is reasonable, the selection is good, the food quality is good, and the atmosphere is unique. It is the ideal place to go for a traditional breakfast with a Hawaiian twist. It is somewhere you must take your family when they come to visit.

Diamond Head Market and Grill

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Heading to the beach or just coming back from the beach, Diamond Head Market and Grill is the place to be. It is located at 3158 Monsarrat Avenue nestled at the foot of Diamond Head. They have ample amount of parking and also street parking as well. It contains both a market and outside grill. The market itself boasts an array of health foods from salads to delectable wraps. What is interesting though is the in house bakery. They make pies and cakes of all sorts but the one thing they specialize in is blueberry scones, amazing I tell you. The counter is loaded with finger foods from musubis to potato chips and everything in between. Perfect for the beach or a picnic in the park. The outside grill is the place to be. The workers are very polite and willing to serve you with a smile. The menu is littered with mouth watering entrees waiting to be eaten. Some of the entrees included portabella mushroom burgers and grilled ahi steak salads. There is something for everyone to enjoy and perfect for the family. They have both mini and regular plates so not finishing the plate is not an option. Take it to go or dine at one of their seven outside tables. Diamond Head Market and Grill is the perfect combo to a day of fun in the sun.