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Los Angeles Times
03-07-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Oahu Travel Tips for Avoiding Tourists and Exploring Like a Local
While Waikiki may be all mai tais and high-rise hotels, just an hour's drive in any direction can land you on a shaded coastal trail, a nearly empty beach, or a family-run eatery serving the kind of food you'll dream about long after your return flight. The trick? Let go of the itinerary. Follow the clouds. Watch where the locals go. Because Oahu's charm isn't just in its beaches and hikes, it's in knowing when to pivot. Oahu is shaped by its trade winds and terrain, and the island's weather often changes by the hour. The leeward coast (west) tends to be dry and sun-drenched, while the windward side (east) is lush, breezy and frequently drizzled in mist. The North Shore can swing from surf paradise to stormy retreat in a flash. Apps like Windy, RadarScope, or Surfline will quickly become your best friends, showing real-time weather, swell size and where the sun's likely to linger. Microclimates mean that if one beach is cloudy, another just 20 minutes away may be basking in golden hour light. Avoid the Crowds Without Missing the Magic. Instead of heading straight to Hanauma Bay or Lanikai Beach (both stunning, both packed) try these alternatives: Weather-based routing is the best-kept secret in Hawaiian travel. Oahu's best meals aren't necessarily found on a beachfront patio. Sometimes they come from a strip mall or a side street, served with a paper napkin and a smile. And don't leave without trying: Pro tip for drivers: Renting a car is key to weather-chasing freedom, but parking costs can add up, especially in resort zones. Look for free lots at public beach parks, like Kapiolani, Makalei, or Ala Moana, and check signage for overnight allowances. Some residential streets near beaches allow free overnight parking if you arrive early and park respectfully. What one day might look like if you follow the sun: 8:00 a.m. – Wake to gray skies in Kailua? Check the weather, sun's peeking on the west side.10:00 a.m. – Snorkel in the calm, fish-filled lagoons near the Four Seasons Oahu.1:00 p.m. – Lunch at Monkeypod Kitchen, paired with shaded patio views.3:00 p.m. – Sun peeking out in town? Settle in at Makalei Beach Park or Kapiolani Beach Park to catch late-day rays or read under the trees.6:30 p.m. – Dinner at Romer House, where Waikiki meets neighborhood-style calm.8:30 p.m. – Grab a nightcap at Green Lady Cocktail Room, a low-lit speakeasy-style bar known for intimate vibes and imaginative drinks. Hidden behind an unmarked door in Honolulu, it's the kind of place that feels like a secret you're glad you found. Oahu isn't a place that rewards a rigid schedule. The best days here aren't overplanned; they unfold. One beach might be cloudy while another is bathed in sun. A trail could be too wet to hike, but a quiet courtyard bar might turn into the highlight of the trip. If there's a secret to enjoying the island, it's this: stay flexible, follow the weather, eat like a local, and leave space for detours. That's where the real magic tends to show up.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flying Shark Headbutts Florida Man While Surfing (Video)
It's common knowledge that surfing in Florida comes with the risk of shark interaction, especially with regards to New Smyrna Beach, aka the 'shark bite capital of the world.' But the shark encounters in NSB usually involve sightings and the occasional nip, and they're typically from black tip and bull sharks. It's such an unsurprising occurrence, in fact, that more than a few surfers get gnawed every season. The following surfer, however, had a different shark experience entirely while surfing NSB recently. He got smacked – headbutted, one might say – by a flying spinner shark. See the footage, and hear his tale of what went down below. 'I was just really happy its mouth wasn't open, because that's how they fish,' explained Darren Kaye, the victim of the shark slap, whose chyron reads rather comically 'hit by shark.' Kaye continued: 'I got right back on my board and my pulse went to about 195 in a second. I paddled as fast as I could right out of the way.' The grainy footage, likely snagged from a Surfline cam, shows the shark flying out of the water, spinning, and colliding with Kaye right in the face. And although he reported no injuries, he was pretty shook from the force of the impact. Kaye continued: 'It felt like getting hit by a car. It was really strong and powerful. They're all muscle.'Apparently, the spinner shark is unique in its practice of leaping out of the water, and twirling its body. Per the non-profit Oceana: 'A fast and agile predator, the spinner shark feeds unlike any other shark species by spinning out of the water in quick bursts of speed to catch a meal.' As for Kaye, the incident didn't stop him from paddling back out. He added: 'We surfed there the rest of the weekend. We surfed there this morning. We surfed there yesterday afternoon. We always have waves, so, we're lucky.'Flying Shark Headbutts Florida Man While Surfing (Video) first appeared on Surfer on Jun 30, 2025
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flying Shark Headbutts Florida Man While Surfing (Video)
It's common knowledge that surfing in Florida comes with the risk of shark interaction, especially with regards to New Smyrna Beach, aka the 'shark bite capital of the world.' But the shark encounters in NSB usually involve sightings and the occasional nip, and they're typically from black tip and bull sharks. It's such an unsurprising occurrence, in fact, that more than a few surfers get gnawed every season. Advertisement The following surfer, however, had a different shark experience entirely while surfing NSB recently. He got smacked – headbutted, one might say – by a flying spinner shark. See the footage, and hear his tale of what went down below. 'I was just really happy its mouth wasn't open, because that's how they fish,' explained Darren Kaye, the victim of the shark slap, whose chyron reads rather comically 'hit by shark.' Kaye continued: 'I got right back on my board and my pulse went to about 195 in a second. I paddled as fast as I could right out of the way.' The grainy footage, likely snagged from a Surfline cam, shows the shark flying out of the water, spinning, and colliding with Kaye right in the face. And although he reported no injuries, he was pretty shook from the force of the impact. Kaye continued: Advertisement 'It felt like getting hit by a car. It was really strong and powerful. They're all muscle.' Related: Shark Chases Surfers to Beach After Attacking Teen (Video) Apparently, the spinner shark is unique in its practice of leaping out of the water, and twirling its body. Per the non-profit Oceana: 'A fast and agile predator, the spinner shark feeds unlike any other shark species by spinning out of the water in quick bursts of speed to catch a meal.' As for Kaye, the incident didn't stop him from paddling back out. He added: 'We surfed there the rest of the weekend. We surfed there this morning. We surfed there yesterday afternoon. We always have waves, so, we're lucky.' Related: Forget Sharks; These Surf Spots Are Full of Crocodiles Flying Shark Headbutts Florida Man While Surfing (Video) first appeared on Surfer on Jun 30, 2025
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Video shows airborne shark hitting surfer's face in Florida
A man surfing in Florida was hit in the face by a spinning shark — and the encounter was caught on camera. Surfer Darren Kaye said he was in waters off New Smyrna Beach, Florida on Friday evening when the spinner shark knocked him off his board. Video shows the shark flying from the water and striking Kaye, knocking him off his board. In an Instagram post, Kaye said the shark's nose hit him in the face and its pectoral fin hit him on the left arm. Kaye identified the animal as a spinner shark. The species is known for the spinning leaps it takes while hunting prey, according to the Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission. The sharks often jump out of the water, the commission said. Adult spinner sharks grow to a maximum length of seven to eight feet, and can weigh up to 110 pounds. Kaye said the shark hit him "like a truck." In another video describing the event, Kaye said he and other surfers in the area had seen the shark "chilling" and "doing its thing" in the area, but had paid it no mind because the species is a common sight. "Boom, all of a sudden, like crazy rocket ship, straight at my dome," Kaye said in the video, which was recorded for Surfline, a company that uses remote cameras to monitor ocean conditions. A Surfline camera captured the video of the shark hitting him. The encounter was "absolutely nuts," Kaye said, but it didn't rattle him -- he surfed for another 45 minutes afterwards, he said. Then, he looked up the video and sent it to friends and family. "Just another day at the inlet!" he wrote on Instagram. New Smyrna Beach is off Florida's east coast. The city is about 15 miles south of Daytona Beach. The city has 17 miles of coastline and is known for good surfing conditions, according to its website. Senate passes Trump reconciliation bill after JD Vance cast tie-breaking vote Watch: Senate passes Trump budget bill after Vance casts tie-breaking vote A deeper look at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention facility
CBS News
01-07-2025
- General
- CBS News
Video shows airborne shark hitting surfer's face in Florida: "Like a truck"
A man surfing in Florida was hit in the face by a spinning shark — and the encounter was caught on camera. Surfer Darren Kaye said he was in waters off New Smyrna Beach, Florida on Friday evening when the spinner shark knocked him off his board. Video shows the shark flying from the water and striking Kaye, knocking him off his board. In an Instagram post, Kaye said the shark's nose hit him in the face and its pectoral fin hit him on the left arm. Kaye identified the animal as a spinner shark. The species is known for the spinning leaps it takes while hunting prey, according to the Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission. The sharks often jump out of the water, the commission said. Adult spinner sharks grow to a maximum length of seven to eight feet, and can weigh up to 110 pounds. Kaye said the shark hit him "like a truck." In another video describing the event, Kaye said he and other surfers in the area had seen the shark "chilling" and "doing its thing" in the area, but had paid it no mind because the species is a common sight. "Boom, all of a sudden, like crazy rocket ship, straight at my dome," Kaye said in the video, which was recorded for Surfline, a company that uses remote cameras to monitor ocean conditions. A Surfline camera captured the video of the shark hitting him. The encounter was "absolutely nuts," Kaye said, but it didn't rattle him -- he surfed for another 45 minutes afterwards, he said. Then, he looked up the video and sent it to friends and family. "Just another day at the inlet!" he wrote on Instagram. New Smyrna Beach is off Florida's east coast. The city is about 15 miles south of Daytona Beach. The city has 17 miles of coastline and is known for good surfing conditions, according to its website.
