Beautiful place to visit, bring your water bottle and snack, can be hot and the walk to the falls…read moreis back in the park. I would be there when they open. they have a small gift shop and also they sell food and drinks.

Checked out Waimea Falls recently and thought it was a nice, easy spot to spend a couple hours. The…read moretrail itself is fully paved and mostly flat the entire way, so it feels more like a relaxing walk than a hike. I think it's around 2 miles total. Along the path there are concession stands and places to stop, and at the waterfall there's also a small shop with clothes and other touristy stuff. The waterfall area was pretty organized. People were swimming when I went, and there were lifeguards on duty the whole time. Everyone has to wear a life vest, which they provide, even with the lifeguards there. There are steps and areas around the water where people can sit, leave their belongings, or just watch family members swim. One thing I liked was that the place had a little more going on than just the trail itself. Near the entrance there are small restaurants and souvenir shops, and while I was walking back there was a dance presentation happening at the amphitheater. You do have to pay for entry to the trail, but overall it was a decent experience if you want an easy walk and a place to cool off for a bit.

5/5 -- Loulu Palm Estate…read more We recently had our wedding at Loulu Palm Estate. From the moment we stepped onto the property, we knew this was the place where we wanted to say "I do." The estate is even more stunning in person -- lush greenery, a private stretch of beach, and that perfect blend of tropical beauty and intimate charm. It truly feels like your own beautiful, private oasis. One of the biggest reasons our day felt incredible is the team behind the scenes. Nickie and the entire Loulu Palm staff worked seamlessly with our amazing planner, Emmarose from TGA, and together they created a day that flowed perfectly from start to finish. Their coordination, communication, and attention to detail were exceptional. We also want to highlight how welcoming and LGBT‑friendly the venue and team were. We felt supported, celebrated, and completely at ease throughout the entire process. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the venue -- the breathtaking ceremony backdrop, the golden sunset during cocktail hour, and the relaxed, elegant atmosphere throughout the night. It genuinely felt like our own private paradise. If you're considering Loulu Palm for your wedding, do it. It's a place filled with beauty, heart, and aloha.

To finish off 2025 with my last review before 2026 comes…read more This was the best decision both my husband and I made to choose this place as our wedding venue, which we were able to take a tour in January. Seeing how private with both views of mountains and ocean. We were totally convinced that Loulu Palms Estate was perfect to host the biggest day of our lives. The guests enjoyed the property and program we had planned. I'm grateful to Nickie and her staff to making this day special. Initally we were going to have the reception dinner on the lanai with awning decorated with lights to represent rustic night theme. But once Nickie and her team were aware of the rain storm that coming on the wedding weekend, she offered us to rent their covered tent 44x63 clear top tent with twinkle lighting with no additional cost as we paid to rent the lanai space. We agreed to the option as we weren't sure if weather will put a damper to our big day. But surprisely, it was sunny when I got to venue to get makeup/hair done, throughout the ceremony to the reception dinner till the end, very little sprinkle of rain occurred. I'm glad the tent set up worked out for us. The set up with the floral arrangement, which was modern boho theme I picked while working with Modern Elopement was gorgeous on pillars overlooking to beach, ocean. We even repurpose those arrangements on reception table with ti leaf as table runners with candles lights lit up. It was simple table set up, which did justice flowing with modern boho florals. The lawn space was huge to host larger weddings, but for our wedding group it was perfect size. It was little wet in some areas and ground little unstable but I managed to carry myself in my wedding dress. The bridal suite to get ready and dress was asthestic pleasing to the eye as seen in local wedding videography. I swear the AC blasting cool air made the room very cold that some part of me tried to avoid where it was blowing at. It was nice they had coat racks to hang both me and my matron of honor dresses. There was restroom in house for us to use away from outdoor restrooms wiht bidet and toiletries to use. Overall, my experience here at Loulu Palms was nothing but highly satisfying and very thankful we were able to have our micro wedding here given the date we requested. With the people I talked to about this venue, lot of people consider having a wedding here. Another thing is that venue is not one of those over-hype and overused wedding venues in Oahu. It is a private venue offering both ocean, mountain views, they have a vendor list, assist with planning wedding, and offers free parking too compared to those Waikiki hotels and downtown Cafe Julia. Thank you Loulu Palm Estate again and will recommend to those couples looking for venues!!!

Excellent fruits and vegetables fresh from the garden. If you can get bananas, they are the best I…read morehave had in my life! Super friendly service too!

Organic fruits and veggies for a sustainable North Shore! Waihuena Farm grows everything using…read morestrict organic practices, but is too small scale for the expensive organic certification process. You can speak to the farm owner and workers and even tour the place to see this for yourself. Farm stand is open on site Mondays 2-5pm and CSA subscriptions are available for weekly and bi-weekly pickups. There is a paypal feature for pre-ordering at Waihuenafarm.com/csa-farm-baskets. Cash accepted on site on Mondays 2-5. Also some produce is sold at the Sunset Beach Elementary Farmers' Market Saturday mornings. CSA shares for $25 are the absolute best deal you can get on same day harvested organic food out here. Eggs too!

I really love the Mahakea Estate. Dusty is always so nice and the place is pristine. I'm a wedding…read moreplanner so having one less thing to worry about is always a plus. There is tons of space, it's always immaculate and the pool and jacuzzi are always so inviting as well as beautiful. Great for floating lotus flowers, floating candles or light up orbs. All really elevate the space. Great place for a gathering, wedding or just a mini stay-cation.

From the owner: Legal, licensed beachfront vacation rental property.read more

I cannot express how grateful my wife and I are that we chose Sunset Ranch as our wedding venue. We…read morehad our wedding this past weekend, and everything that was promised to us from the very start was not only fulfilled but exceeded our expectations. We were exceptionally lucky to have our coordinator, Ronda, who was the best person to work with throughout the entire process. Since we live all the way on the East Coast, having someone like Ronda assist us through every step of the planning process really put us at ease. The more we worked with her, the more we began to feel at ease that everything would turn out perfectly. She guided us tremendously and answered all of our questions in a timely and communicative manner. We truly felt blessed to have her. And of course, the day of the wedding went so smoothly thanks to the entire Sunset Ranch staff. All of their coordinators were on top of their responsibilities, and everything ran seamlessly. Our family and friends had a wonderful time, and as a cherry on top, the venue was so beautifully decorated--it's something my wife and I will never forget. Thank you, Sunset Ranch!

What a beautiful, secluded, tranquil, intimate, and peaceful venue - until the sun goes down and…read moredrinks are flowing! Sunset Ranch is located in Pupukea. Easy to get to. Find Pupukea Road and drive all the way in. It's a little over an hour drive from town - via H2 and through Wahiawa. I attended one of my good friend of 30+ years' wedding and they picked an amazing place. Gorgeous mountain and ocean views. The whole place was only for the wedding with clean, outdoor restrooms, pond, reception area, ceremony, outdoor dining area, bar, special sitting areas, open fields, horse stables and field, garden area, and etc. Everything was clean, neat, and very well maintained. The food was awesome! Had Kale Salad, Braised short ribs, fish, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, etc. Everything was tasty, delicious, warm, and well prepared. The staff were amazing. Even with such a big party, they were very attentive and friendly. Overall, a very, very nice, private place to consider to hold your special events. Clean, well kept areas. Great staff. Solid food. Kid friendly. Handicap accessible. Small kine far, but worth the trip for sure.

We rented out Sidebar for our wedding ceremony and reception. The staff (Colonel Spray and Cline)…read morewere great and easy to work with. We catered half our menu from the venue and I must say the food was good! The venue is nice and roomy. The seating at the bar area makes it flexible enough to host a sizeable party. Overall I can't recommend this plane highly enough. Definitely keep this place in your shortlist of venues for your next function.

Great venue! Rusty was a pleasure to deal with when booking. Lots of parking and overflow is across…read morethe street and free! It was almost perfect! The bar is a plus because we didn't have to bring alcoholic drinks, and everyone was happy with the good prices! Four stars because we did not care for the bartendress. She was the only staff on hand and could improve on her people skills. She may have been a good bartendress... I do not know! Mahalo, Rusty! This won't stop us from coming back.

Wonderful place to relax and reconnect with family and friends. House has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,…read morelarge living room and kitchen with dining area.

We had a family reunion. Great area. Lots of space for activities. Bathroom facility. Kitchen.read more

Went to a 50th surprise bday party at B lounge this past weekend! Terrific event space and ample…read moreparking at ward center. Oh the Nostalgia this was the Old Ryan's for all the old school locals! Large event space lots of room for music and catering of food. Theres a bar and clean restrooms. Very nice ambiance and renovated interior. It was a great party! Highly recommended event space

Phenomenal place with really nothing bad to say. Awesome parking, friendly staff and amazing…read moredrinks. All in all a cool place to be to kick back or if wanting to have an event here they are more then willing to work with you on your needs and wants.

Okay, so you're asking why would you go to a water park or lagoon when there's so many awesome…read morebeaches in Hawaii and Oahu. Well the simple answer is because we're all looking for something new and different to do once in a while with family and friends. And that exactly why we ended up at Wai Kai. It was a chance to hang out with our kids and friends before they returned to school after the winter break. The obstacle course was a ton of fun, we took advantage of the other water activities too, and we also opted to get a couple cabanas too so we could all hang out. It was perfect for our group of 20. Some of the restaurants were closed the day we went, but the takeout food at The Lookout was delicious. We also enjoyed some cold beverages too. BTW, the Nalo Lounge is a great option for $25/person if you want to store your belonging and take a shower before heading to your ext destination. For local families, take advantage of the kamaaina rates. The family is already excited about going back when the kids are back home this summer.

The grounds and property is beautiful. It was my first time here at Wai Kai for a wedding. They had…read moreset up a large tent on grass and it held 500 guests. I got the chance to walk the grounds and especially when the sun set, it's gorgeous.

This is my third or fourth visit to Kaeo Studios, but my first time leaving a review and I remember…read morethis place being the exactly as it is today. The building that this spot is in looks a little rough, but once you enter Kaeo Studios, it's a vibe! There are many businesses that operate in the same building so parking can be limited until 9pm. Our party was in the Trellis Room and the aesthetic is so cute! It's designed to look like a garden and is very spacious. This room can seat about 20/30 people and there is a separate little room for kids or people who don't want to be in the Karaoke mix hehe. There is no food served as it is BYOB and bring your own food. The service is always efficient and awesome. I am hoping to book my mom's party here this year!

I stumbled upon this place by chance. I was in initial disbelief that there was a decent karaoke…read morespace in my hood. Caller & spoke with the owners & scheduled for my husband to swing by & view. Whelp, lucky us, we have a great karaoke space in our hood! Online reservations make it easy to see what's available. We opted for the pergola room (teenagers bday party) which accommodates 24. Super cute setup, very spacious, private bathroom (it was kinda hidden!). We were allowed to being in our own food & drinks, & they were kind enough to allow me to have personal decorations put up before my daughter arrived. I can't tell you firsthand how the karaoke system setup is (the teenagers made the decisions for the night) but I do know the songs were submitted via their phones. There a QR code to scan, etc. Either way, there weren't any mixups with the songs, pretty smooth. They do have a one/ time charge of $3 per person, if I remember correctly that's like a clean up fee. They also offer some small snacks. Various rooms to accommodate all size parties! They're located in Westgate shopping center, upper floor (Thelma's Filipino food & Leeward drive in are downstairs). Parking lot is decent sized but can definitely fill up with the number of other establishments here.