A very clean indoor playground that is smaller and less busy than the other ones we have been to,…read morewhich is great! It makes it easier to keep an eye on the kiddos. This place is quite new and very clean. Staff were friendly. Clean bathrooms. There's a pretty big party area with natural sunlight coming in. Would recommend any parents to bring their kiddos here!

Keiki Republic in Kahala is awesome! I like it over some other indoor playgrounds as it is more…read morecatered to younger children/toddlers but older children can enjoy it as well. It's not as big as some other indoor playgrounds which is good for me because I have an active 2 year old that I need to constantly keep an eye on. Since this location is newer, it's pretty clean. Staff are friendly and welcoming. My daughter loves coming here and can stay forever lol. We loved it so much we celebrated her 2nd birthday here. They have a party room that you can reserve which is pretty big. Yes, it's kind of costly but I thought it was worth it for my daughter. She had the best day ever! You can bring your own food, drinks and decorations as well. Children have to wear grip socks and adults have to wear socks too but it can be regular socks. They have ample parking which is nice. I love taking my daughter here on rainy days or just a random day when she needs to get her energy out. Pricing is very reasonable here!

This AMAZING kid centered, super creative, art studio provides a fun and safe environment where…read morechildren can explore their creativity while having fun doing it. They offer weekly classes as well as private parties. As a parent, one of the elements I enjoy the most is the break I get from having to think and plan a fun and creative activity to do with my son (almost 5y/o). They take care of EVERYTHING here and do it so well. I can just drop my son off and then come back to pick him up at the end of his class. I get to have my cake, and eat it too! Of course, my son absolutely loves it and I've noticed his confidence increase from working with the teachers here so we will continue to come back. Also, other parents may want to know they have nicely managed their COVID precautions (mask wearing, sanitizing, etc.) so it feels safe and clean. Seriously give it a shot and you'll see what I mean.

Love this new place for kids to express themselves and create ART it's located in the cozy and…read morelush Manoa neighborhood ... right past Serg's Mexican food and before the Fire Station in the blue bldg on the left hand side. All the details about parties, classes, camps, after school classes, homeschool classes, etc are on their website. We were invited to a 10th Birthday party here and it was so nice ... they have a comfortable setting for the parents, activities planned for the kids, and in 2 hours plus the kids had a blast and went home with their creations ! Lunch and cake were able to be brought in and bathrooms right next to the room the two ladies running the place were so kind and creative! Definitely recommend checking Oahu Bright Lab out ... maybe we will see you there Aloha

I recommended my students to here and they loveddd it. There were non-native English speakers but…read morethey picked up so much in a short time through this experience!

An amazing place to attend a birthday party. On a nice day the weather worked out perfectly with…read moresoft breezes and sunny skies. We really lucked out. Six wooden picnic tables overlooking the stream. A refrigerator to store the cake and drinks. Sinks for handwashing. Areas for kids to run around and play. The teacher guide Pauline was so patient. Pauline was there to help with taking kids on a hike, craft making activities and a trip to the river for fishing. The small hike was manageable. Craft making was a way for kids to be creative. Fishing for krill and toads was a way for the kids to burn excess energy. Bring sunscreen and lotsa bug repellent! Such a fun event outdoors and a learning experience even for the adults!

Rainbow Art Studio Hawaii does not include children with food allergies. I was told by Ching that…read morethey do not have an emergency plan and will not administer an epi pen. I liked the location of this studio and fortunately, there are other kid art companies on Oahu that do support children with food allergies.

My daughter attended two weeks of art camp at Rainbow Art Studio, and she absolutely loved every…read moreminute of it! She came home every day excited about what she created and couldn't wait to go back the next morning. The counselors were kind, encouraging, and clearly know how to nurture kids' creativity--Parker told us she made new friends and felt really supported the whole time. She was so into drawing and painting that her hand would actually hurt from how much she was creating (in the best way possible!). She was also incredibly proud of the artwork she brought home at the end of each camp. As a parent, it was such a joy to see her inspired, engaged, and proud of what she accomplished. We highly recommend Rainbow Art Studio to any family with a creative kid (or one looking to be more creative)!

I've been coming here since childhood. At the time, this place seemed surreal…read more Granted, we use to come here only on special occasions. Back then, it was called The Kahala Hilton. I remember the excitement of arriving here. As kids, we could have cared less about fine dining or the entertainers. It was always, only about the dolphins! Back then, Danny Kalekini, the entertainer, had a long running show at the Hala Terrace. He ended up becoming a permanent fixture. I later discovered that he was nominated to the Guinness Book of Records for the longest running show. Today, you can still see him perform occasionally with his grandson at The Blue Note. Close to the dolphin lagoon was the Maile Room. At the time, it was one of Oahu's few fine dining experiences. Martin Wyss of the former Swiss Inn in Aina Haina (chef owner for 18 years after the Kahala)was the Executive Chef at the time. He served the food of that time period, Continental cuisine . This was enjoyed by the locals celebrating special occasions and celebrities who stayed and visited Hawai'i. This was the place to see all the stars, after all, they had to dine in luxury before curling up to their pillows at night. Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford, Bette Midler, Cary Grant, Henry Kissinger, James Stewart, Henry Fonda, Jim Nabors, Jack Nicklaus, ChiChi Rodrigues, Lee Trevino, James Garner, Lucille Ball, John Wayne, Burt Reynolds,Rod Stewart, Helen Reddy, Eydie Gorme, Merv Griffin, Steve Lawrence and Reggie Jackson. Along with so many other celebrities and sports and entertainment world notables. Jack Lord enjoyed it so much, he became a long time resident at the Kahala Condominiums next door for many years, long after he finished one of CBS's longest running series, Hawai'i Five O. He and his wife, Marie, were seen here (their backyard) on many occasions enjoying the playful dolphins. According to a friend, who has worked at the Kahala for decades..prior to Barack Obama, (who vacationed with his family each winter at a private residence in Kailua) every US president since Lyndon Johnson has stayed at The Kahala. This resort feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu, yet it's only 15 minutes from Waikiki. Within walking distance you'll find one of Oahu's most prestigious country clubs, Waialae. A public park, a public beach and the lagoon, containing turtles, dolphins, and fish--creating a setting more idyllic than the Hawaii that many only imagine. When I was a child, penguins and stingrays also found a home here. Dolphin viewing has been as popular as whale watching. The first two dolphins were brought over from Sea Life Park in the mid 60's. The next three baby mammals were transported from Misssisipi in the 70's. The hotel naming them Uku, Nihoa, and Kui. While dolphin-watching from the comfort of a beach chair is a favorite pastime, the best way to experience dolphins is to get out of your chair and jump in the water with them. This is offered too here. The program is called Dolphin Quest, the group managing The Kahala's dolphin and marine animals visitor education programs. Dolphin Quest is the only dolphin public display organization owned, managed, and operated by veterinarians. Along with making this an unforgettable natural experience to interact with dolphins, it is a program that should most notably be recognized. If you feel that this is something that appeals to you, you'll need to save up for this experience. The cost will easily run $500 or more for two people to experience this 1/2 hour together. A wonderful way to create family memories. But if you don't see yourself spending that amount in the near future, you can always head down to visit the dolphins on land (the resort does not charge admission fees). It's not necessary to jump in the water with them. Great viewing from the walkway is fast, simple and easy. Feeding time is the best time to arrive, it's astonishing to see the tricks that dolphins will perform for fish rewards! Call ahead to find out when mealtimes occur. If I'm babysitting or with friends or family who have children, I often suggest a visit for lunch at The Plumeria or brunch at Hoku's followed by a visit to see the dolphins. Which we recently did and it just happened to be Kolohe's (the name of the dolphin, translated means rascal in Hawaiian) 25th Birthday! A cake made of jello and fish was brought out for him, it was very fun for us to join in on the festivities. The ultimate thing to do on a very special occasion is to book a room at the resort overlooking the dolphin lagoon. You'll then be able to enjoy them playing right outside your patio or lanai door. This way you can enjoy them anytime!

We had an amazing day! The crew are all friendly. Their high level of energy is very inviting. All…read moreour kids had a fabulous day. I highly recommend this excursion.

Bathrooms are filthy and needs more attention into cleaning because it's a public parkread more

Really? No slide no Merry-go-round no basic old school playground ... Paid someone to create a…read moredangerous not so kid friend apparatus junk playground ... Kids played on this spinning wheel and each one fell off and had to be attended to ... 12 yr olds too... Not enough shade semi-dirty toilets that could be more Kid friendly and hands free ... Did I mention no slide? Lol.... A good playground is also adult friendly.... Because keiki like play with mom and dad too. Rope climb was lame. Spinning inertia pot seat spun kid right out on head but not my kid I just save her from getting sick. Someone scammed the community. How about kids Basketball hoop... Are tetter-totters out of style? Ahhh No slide? Really? Lower the monkey bars How about a keiki soccer net on edge of the field? The upper corner grass area should be a fenced in Dog Park because a lot of families have both kids and dogs ... the only thing good were the kids ... And parents all Friendly and fun and social.

This place is no way near our home but we do like to be on this side of town/island. My wife and I…read morelikes to explore around other parks for our kids. This place came up. This playground has a good amount of shade throughout the whole day. But it does come with its down fall. Due to its huge tress covering the park it has a lot of birds and while my son played on the slide a bird almost pooped on him. And street parking can be a factor but we didn't have any trouble with that. The best thing I liked was the open field next to the park. It's a nice shaded place on a bench to just have a small meal and enjoy the breeze go buy. Second best thing is the restroom is literally next to the playground. Very convenient for our kids. And this park is located right behind the Waikiki zoo and my kids can see the tall giraffes eating from the trees.

I usually pass by this playground as it's located right next to the Paki Community Park while…read morewalking through Kapiolani Park. It is a fun place for children to play on the playground equipment. There is ample amount of free street parking available but because it's a neighborhood playground/park, most residents just walk over to here. The playground equipment is relatively new and quite well-maintained. There is a community center, which holds Summer Fun activities, on this same property. Parents should be aware that there are some homeless who hangout at the community center and some weirdos near the playground. When Summer Fun activities are held, the counselors do make every attempt to keep their guard up and to get the surrounding areas cleared for the safety of the children. Oh, the park and playground is open from 5 AM to Midnight, daily. #373

For a zoo in such a tourist-heavy area, we were genuinely impressed by how much thought and care…read moreseemed to go into the animals' environments. We consistently found ourselves marveling at just how much space the animals had to roam. It was refreshing to visit a zoo where the enclosures felt spacious and thoughtfully designed, with the animals' comfort seemingly taking priority over making sure tourists could see them at every moment. There was also SO much information throughout the zoo, not just about the species themselves, but about the individual animals who lived there! It made the experience feel much more personal and educational. Absolutely gorgeous gardens as well! The pockets of greenery throughout made the entire zoo feel like a botanical garden in its own right, with plenty of beautiful places to stop and take photos without disturbing the animals. Overall, such a lovely experience. You can easily spend hours here just wandering, learning, and enjoying the scenery. One of my favorite stops in Honolulu, and absolutely deserving of five stars!

We have lived across the street for 27 years and can hear the animals from our lanai…read more We are Lemur Family members and supporters of the Zoo and Aquarium. The Honolulu Zoo is a smaller City Zoo not to be compared to the SanDiego or Washington zoo. With our Hawaii weather the animal enclosures are green and lush, the animals are active and appear well cared for. You will build nice memories with your kids. Come early for upclose parking, but if the parking lot is full, drive around the park. Everything is walking distance. Bring Lunch, bring ground mats or blanket to picnic on grass. Buy drinks (too much to carry w/ice) Over 65Club? There are a lot of seats in the shade around the zoo. Typical Zoo animals are present. But unfortunately, some exhibits are under renovation. It would be nice for Honolulu to get a special exhibit like Panda Bears to attract visitors. We're looking forward to bringing our grandchildren someday.

The tour guide, Drew, was very knowledgeable. The tour allowed time for us to see each of the…read moreanimals and learn something special about them without feeling rushed. The check-in process was fast and organized.

The Twilight Tour at the Honolulu Zoo was a fun and educational experience. This event starts after…read morethe zoo closes to the general admission public, at a very reasonable cost. You are taken on a two-hour walking tour through the zoo, where they have giraffes, elephants, penguins and other more rare animals. Our guides were very nice and knowledgeable, and they took time to answer questions and share facts about each animal we saw. A highly recommended family-friendly activity for locals and island visitors!

We have lived across the street for 27 years. We are…read moreyearly supporters at the Grandparents level. This is a small City aquarium not to be compared to the facilities in San Francisco, Monterey CA or Seattle WA. Waikiki Aquarium has many exhibits in smaller tanks to exhibit individual species of fish and local coral. Come learn about the protected Monk Seals seen on the local beaches. Im discouraged to read all the negative comments. The aquarium is undergoing renovations and modernization. Young kids still get excited in seeing the exhibits. The time spent may be short due to the renovations, but Great Memories can be made with Great KODAK moments. Entrance prices are a fraction of charges at the BIG Aquariums. $5 for Seniors. $5 Children Come early for up close parking. If the lot is full, drive around the park. Everything is walking distance. Bring Lunch, and a blanket to have lunch on the grass.

After spending the morning at the beach + pool, my husband and I decided to get out of the hotel…read morelife and head to a local favorite (according to the various front desk folks) - the Waikiki aquarium! We walked from our hotel, which was about a mile and allowed us to soak up additional sun and steps. The views along the way were so pretty, so we didn't mind the trek. The majority of the aquarium is outdoors, which I wasn't expecting but was cool, nonetheless. The various tanks filled with fish were cool to see and gorgeous in color, but our visit featured many exhibits under construction or remodel, which limited the amount of fish and marine life we expected to see. After about 20 minutes ($12/tickets) we left feeling a little underwhelmed by the entire experience - and determined we'd see more snorkeling, which we can confirm was indeed, the right choice. :/