Magical Train Ride Adventure!…read more We absolutely loved our experience on the historic Hawaiian Railway -- such a unique and beautiful way to explore Oahu's west side! From start to finish it was pure aloha vibes and family fun! Prices: Standard train ride tickets were around $18 for adults and $13 for kids (ages 2-12) (kids under 2 are free!), and we felt it was worth every penny for the experience and memories! Parking & Arrival: There's plenty of free parking right at the train station, which made arriving super easy and stress-free. We got there a little early to soak in the atmosphere before departure! Hours & Tour Times: The train runs on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays with departures like 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, plus a couple of other times depending on the day -- perfect for planning your afternoon. Length & Route: The whole ride is about 90 minutes round-trip, slowly chugging through scenic parts of Oahu's Leeward coast with beautiful views of the ocean and mountains. The narration from the guide made the ride even more interesting! Stops & Fun: One of the best parts was the ice cream stop in Ko Olina -- we all hopped off for a cool treat at a little plaza and waved to neighbors along the way! Photo Ops Everywhere: There were so many spots perfect for photos -- seaside views, cute vintage train cars, and open-air seating made for great candid shots! Plus, we barely saw anyone else there during our ride, so it felt like we had the whole adventure to ourselves. Tips: * Arrive early to grab good seats and explore the train yard * Bring a camera (or phone!) -- the scenery is AMAZING * Don't forget a little extra cash for ice cream! Overall: This was one of our favorite experiences on Oahu -- kid-friendly, super scenic, and just plain fun. We're already talking about going back again next time!

First time ride on the Hawaiian Railroad Society's train from Ewa (Kapolei) to Kahe Point (past Ko…read moreOlina) late April 2026. It's a slow-paced easy ride with a narration of the area's past history and current status. Once the train entered onto the Ko Olina property the views were beautiful, especially up the sea cost. Passengers on both sides of the railcars switch seats to provide equal viewing opportunities. The seats are hard wood, so bring cushions. Overall a nice diversion and unique way to see the leeward (west) coastline of Oahu. Good for children especially. Staff very hospitable.

This is an absolutely hidden gem. Out your guide was phenomenal, as he explained each location we…read moresaw in such great detail and to where the story was told. Many tours are just names and facts, but this was totally different. Being able to walk from location to location was very insightful. The check in staff was incredibly polite. What a great way to break up vacation with local history and also to another part of the island.

A nice museum that provides insight into the history of Hawaii and people who helped it become what…read moreit is today. Museum is free but you need to pay an entrance fee to tour the grounds outside. Very peaceful and a nice escape from the hustle and bustle outside

Phone number provided on Google and Yelp is not current…read more Owner/Manager did say they're in the process of trying to update that information. But their current number is provided below. 808-583-6572.

Highway robbery! Bought a mini verse blind box for 24$ only to find them after at Walmart for 11$read more

If you don't already have a membership, what's wrong with you?…read more Hehe jk. But seriously. If you're visiting frequently, consider getting a monthly or yearly membership. It gives you access to both locations, Ward and Kapolei.. I like this location because of the parking and the very friendly staff. They offer special activities at different times. My daughter and I particularly enjoy balloon and tattoo time. We really love it here and are already looking forward to our next visit.

compared to other indoor play places; Kids City-Kapolei is clean and the adult fee is reasonable. I…read moreeven noticed, some days the fee is waived! Besides a leaky roof (we've had heavy rains) the place is well maintained. It can get crowded; but it's never been unbearable.

Just that little something…read more.. Claire's has that special touch to add a bit of flair and sparkle to your life whether it's to accessorize your outfit of the moment, bougie up that part of your space to express yourself or just because Claire's basically has it all. This Ka Makana Ali'i location is that and more with service like free ear piercing which i remember wanting to have when i was little is so nice to see they do that had had a little one there as i shopped around seeing that is so adorable. Many times they have great bundle deals along with fun collaboration as the current is Hello Kitty along with the seasonal items is Halloween even finding that single item to build your look is a fun experience here at Claire's as the staff are amazing to inform you of the deals and help you find that item if needed. Fun, fashionable and fantasti! Thank you!

Gabby helped us today. She was AMAZING! She distracted my son while piercing his ears and guided…read morehim with the after care so well. She also helped us buy other items in the store all while helping other customers and having an upbeat/kind attitude toward everyone. Great customer service! Mahalo Gabby!

Be a pineapple: Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside…read more Visiting Dole Plantation was honestly a strange mix of fun, beauty, history, and a little bit of emotional whiplash. Which, to be fair, is probably the most historically accurate way to experience a place with the word "plantation" in the name. On one hand, it's genuinely beautiful. The grounds are lush, the air smells incredible, and the pineapple everything is incredibly delicious. The Dole Whip absolutely lived up to the hype, and the gardens, train ride, and giant maze had this cheerful old Hawai'i roadside attraction energy that felt charming instead of overly polished. It was wholesome. I even saw a few adorable cats being fed by the workers. There is also this underlying awareness the entire time where your brain quietly goes, "...wait." Why? Because plantations are not cute historically. The word itself carries a lot of weight tied to colonization, labor exploitation, and the reshaping of Hawai'i for corporate agriculture and tourism. So walking through a place that's simultaneously serving pineapple soft serve while existing within that history creates a peculiar emotional duality that's hard to ignore. Honestly, I appreciated that feeling. Not because the history is good, because it absolutely isn't, but because places should make us think a little. Hawai'i is stunning but it's also layered and complicated and visiting somewhere like this becomes more meaningful when you acknowledge both the beauty and the discomfort instead of pretending one cancels out the other. The experience ended up feeling less like, "Yay pineapples!" and more like a reminder that travel is best when you let yourself enjoy the present while still respecting the history underneath it. Note: I totally destroyed a Dole Whip because personal growth, historical awareness, and pineapple soft serve with fresh pineapple can intertwine, okay?

Yes this is a tourist destination but one that you really need to visit…read more The shop is filled with so many food, drink and souvenirs from the Islands to purchase. They seemed super crowded when we were there. The train ride is a must and I recommend booking in advance for the Shaka ticket so you sit in the front car. There is a speaker the narrates your journey but until you are in the front car it's almost impossible to hear what they are saying. The real gem here is the local vendors outside with handcrafted items. So many beautiful and unique things there and great that you support local artists. Then lets not forget dole whip right at that dole plantation. That also is almost mandatory.

Staycation for the New Year!…read more Our family enjoyed welcoming 2026 by lounging around the pool, beach, walking the beach path and more. It was such a relaxing 2 days. Four Seasons hotels are top notch in making their guests have a great experience.

This place is beyond five stars! Impeccable service, great location, killer…read moreSpa, great gym, amazing food! I felt pampered and relaxed. I could go on and on!!

This little village is cool…read more.. Kapolei Village Center is located across Kapolei Lofts and there's no signage that I could see to indicate you're here but you'll know when you're here when you see Foodland. Weather you're here to stock up at shop for your groceries at Foodland or take care of your cravings at Domino's, Gina's, L&L, Coco Ichiban, Hawai'i Pot Shabu Shabu, Ninja Sushi, Paco's Tacos, Ramen Bones, Pho Kapolei, and other services available here or what I came for tea...Yi Fang as I do love tea and have chargers at each seating giving me a chance to recharge. There's lots of shared free parking which makes it easy to park and enjoy whatever you're here for as I found myself enjoying the quiet vibe here regardless the bustling amount of cars that constantly come and go you can literally eat, shop and even get some deals with KVC Discount Card. Thank you!

Kapolei Village Center, thanks for bringing these tenants to the City of Kapolei. But your KVC…read moreDiscount Card Program is a joke. Whenever I try to redeem the discount or a promo, the store treats me like I'm a criminal. Here's a few examples: The Foodland offer: free reusable bag with any $50 or more purchase. I thought this was a great promo, get some grocery shopping done, get a free bag. Win-win. NOT! Some of the workers have no clue about the promo, others say it's only good on the weekends and yet another said the promo expired. Foodland get your act together. I'm spending my money @ your establishment, isn't that a good thing??? (The promo doesn't say weekends only, and the promo is still posted on the KVC site with NO mention of an Expiration Date) L&L offer: 10% of your purchase. When I arrived at the restaurant I showed the cashier the promo ahead of time just in case they weren't gonna honor it, I would eat elsewhere...she looks at it. Asks what is that? Omg really? It's a promo your landlord is offering and you have no idea about it??? She takes my phone and goes to the back kitchen to talk to some guy and asks him about it. The guy says yeah they can accept that. 10% off isn't a real big deal, but I'm helping this establishment by eating there. Smh. So again, the discount program is a joke since the tenants are so resistant to honoring it. I don't understand why? If this brings in the traffic, why not honor it? Instead you make your customers feel like criminals or maybe even worse than that. I grew up shopping @ the Market City Foodland and L&L Hawn BBQ has always been my go-to local plate lunch place so I was elated to see these two tenants here in kapolei, expecting the same great friendly service...boy was I wrong! Kapolei is a growing community, guess I'll be looking elsewhere for my groceries and bbq plate lunches.

I went there to pick up paints, brushes, cement and sanding sticks to build a plastic model car I…read morereceived for Christmas. I used to build model cars when I was a kid. A young man at the register (I didn't get his name) helped me and was extremely helpful. He explained all about the different types of cement, paints, and models available today. So much has changed since I built models and he took the time to explain the state of the industry today. I was very grateful for his sharing his knowledge with me. I recommend anyone interested in getting into this hobby to go here to purchase anything you need.

Probably the best RC on the island when considering Tamiya parts and accessories. Small modest shop…read morebut they pack everything you need and more. I could go here everyday and buy something for my rigs. Great customer service too. If you ask for the most obscure part they will know exactally where it's at!

I want to say right off the bat, MOVE THE SMOKING AREA. Seriously you guys. How can you put the…read more"designed smoking area" right in the main hub next to the bar. The smoke was going right into the flow rider with children. Please make you cigarette smoking guests go into the parking lot! I live in Sonoma County and recovering from cancer. We have smoking bans in ALL public places. It is ultimately disrespectful to your other paying guests. PARKING LOT!!!! Wet and Wild was definitely the highlight of my son's vacation to the island, besides shark diving in the Northshore. There are so many attractions. Huge slides, wave pools. Areas for tots. Flow riders and more. There is a cute gift shop and cabanas to rent. You do have to pay to park, unless you get a season pass. I highly recommend just buying a season pass. Pays for itself. Safe locker area for your valuables. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. I would have easily given this place a 5 star rating but having my child and I inhale someone else's 2nd hand smoke against our will was an automatic 2 star deduction. Move it to the parking lot! Otherwise, 5 star from me. We loved everything else here.

I'm not sure this place can improve from a 1 star. While on vacation part of the City Pass…read moreprogram is the Wet N Wild water park. Well the fact that they still have this place on the program is a real let down. We looked online and with the information from City Pass we made our way to the Park. When we arrived there was a sign in the gate CLOSED Really??? We looked online again and it's clearly shows that they are open. So we call and get a rude person just telling us the park is closed. No apologies no regrets or regard for a customer or potential customer. Just The Park is Closed. Oh well we will make the most of our day finding something else So now the business gets back and is blaming the City App for the issue. When we called the facility all they said was they were closed no explanation was given. Don't blame a third party for your mistake. As well as I stated the website stated open nothing more was used beyond that. If there was a sign. Out front stating closed for special event we would better understand things but all we got was a closed gate and words on the said closed that's it. Not my idea of a of a professional company. To me this is a group of big time losers.