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 location just opened about a month ago and I love how it's not so busy and overstimulating!!…read moreIt was our first time at a Keiki Republic and I love everything about it, it's not so big, not so small, just perfect and enough for you to watch your child from afar if need be. Angel was so friendly, we had a few conversations throughout our time here, it's rare to talk to the workers but love that she did with me. My son enjoyed his hour there, he was exhausted by the time we left. Usually, he'd want to stay for more but he was definitely ready to leave. My son's most favorite was probably where the ball pit is, the legos, and love the little car area! I highly recommend this place if you're ever in the area! P.S. they sell a good amount of the viral labubus and other popular ones that I can no longer keep up with. They also have a few other toys for sale.

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

Came for a field trip on a promising sunny Tuesday morning only for it to start pouring as we were…read morewrapping up a netting activity at the stream. As we made our way back to the picnic tables before heading to the meadow, our thoughtful guide handed out ponchos for the children which kept them from getting even more soaked. With no end of the rain subsiding, we continued on with catching crickets and other insects in the tall grass, and finished with a semi-slippery hike up above the stream. Overall, I would come here again rain or shine. Not only was it educational for the kids, but for the adults as well.

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!

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)!

My daughter loves Rainbow art studio! She has been taken art classes after school/summer camp since…read morekindergarten and her art skill is improved so much!! All teachers are very kind and friendly. For summer camp, she creates artwork based on themes each week and we love to build her art gallery wall in the hallway. I highly recommended Rainbow art studio for all art lover kids!!

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 like others mentioned, great park for little kids. Lots of shade, free parking, clean bathrooms…read moregreen open space, it's a win! Pros: -SHADE!!! The main play area is shaded by big monkey pod trees so kids and parents alike are comfy. -lots of free street parking! -tho in the thick of Waikiki, is fenced off from the thoroughfare traffic. -swings! -picnic tables and benches: there's only 1 bench by the play area and 2 tables so if you really want your own, bring a picnic blanket/mat or chairs but even the. There's lots of shaded area to just sit or rest. Cons: -on this beautiful Sunday afternoon, every motorcycle and Harley felt they needed to cruise this area...SO...con is it's a noisy area with high traffic. However it's properly fenced off so you don't feel afraid of your kid running off. Overall: -Great Park in Waikiki for the 7 and under...I'm thinking even 5 and under. If you have older kids bring some balls or other sporting equipment as I can see them getting bored with the provided playground equipment fairly quickly. If you need to run your littles around in a safe and comfy park, this is it.

Went to the zoo with my family..,haven't been here in ages. There were so many changes for the…read morebetter. I remember some of the animals were in cages but now they're in an open area with grass...yay! We only covered half the zoo so we'll be back! I purchased the "Ground Hornbill" annual pass for $50 which includes: - Option A: 2 adults and no children OR - Option B: 1 adult and 1 child age 17 and under You choose the option you want and your ticket is saved in your Wallet app...so convenient! The zoo has lots of parking, it costs $1.50 an hour and you pay it at the parking kiosks all over the lot. It accepts credit card or cash. You just punch in your license plate number and the amount of hours you want (4 hour limit). Grab the ticket and put it on your dashboard. If you plan on staying for more than 4 hours, you would need to go back to the kiosk to pay for another ticket to replace the one you left on your dashboard.

Zoo parking on the weekends can be tough and frenetic with surfers, picnic goers and all types of…read moreWaikiki visitors cramming for a spot. We spent 20 minutes circling until we found a place to park. No lines at the zoo and it's great we received kamaiana rate. The grounds were really hot and most of the animals were from hotter climates such as lions, hyenas, tortoises, peacocks, giraffes, elephants etc. The zoo is smaller with many of the displays closed due to renovations. We did see a lot of animals and they were smaller as the enclosure was smaller. The petting zoo was ok without too many animals out. The bathrooms were closed and the sink to wash hands was not prominently displayed. Zoo was just okay. Maybe not to return for a while until they get their promised panda.

Emily did an excellent job explaining everything--big thumbs up! We did see some animals at night…read morethat we wouldn't have encountered during the day, and the temperature was very comfortable. Highly recommend this as a great complement to a daytime tour.

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.

This was my second visit to the Waikiki Aquarium. I love visiting aquariums and this aquarium…read morethough small it is very unique compared to other aquariums I have visited. The Waikiki Aquarium - is affordable, and focuses on local sea life. I have been to many aquariums with all the same fish. Most of the sea life here are smaller such as fish, jellies, sea horses but they do have a rescue Hawaiian Monk Seal in a large outdoor area. I was 13 the first time I went to this aquarium with my grandparents and I was so captivated by the sea dragons - this was the first place I ever saw them. I still have the stuffed one they bought me on that visit. My boyfriend also commented that he enjoyed this aquarium because it is focused on the local sea life. They are currently having some construction to expand and add some additional exhibits but overall it was one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend especially if you have younger children as it isn't a huge aquarium but alot of local sea life.

Visited in March 2025 while some areas were under renovation. Overall impression: not bad, just…read moreokay. The aquarium is very small, so expectations matter here. If you're visiting with kids, it's a solid, manageable stop. Short, educational, easy to get through without meltdowns. For adults only, though, it's probably not something you need to go out of your way for. That said, it does a good job showcasing local Hawaiian marine life. Lots of native fish and sea urchins, which is cool if you're interested in what actually lives in the surrounding waters rather than big flashy exhibits. The space itself feels a bit dated, and with the renovations happening, some areas felt even more limited. You can tell it's more of a local, educational aquarium than a major attraction. Bottom line: fine for families, quick visit, mildly interesting if you like local marine life. Not a must-do for adults, but not a regret either. Solid.