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Koko Marina Center

3.8 (66 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Lois I.

Went to the Koko Marina Craft Fair....held on the third Saturday of the month. Purchased manju...from the Manju Lady. Love her manju and the different types. Flaky crust and moist inside. My fav is the white or lima bean manju. She also has apple, lemon, chocolate, sweet potato and red bean. So yummy....great price and just the right size...5 in one container.

Ray L.

This shopping center is one of 3 center in the Hawaii Kai area and the oldest. Although there are a few good retailers, the infrastructure of the complex is old, worn and looks just plain tired. The center was built in 1963 and it very much shows its age. There are many empty storefronts in the center. The management or ownership needs to really look at making some modern improvements or getting more tenants to bring life back into Koko Marina Center.

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Nadine C.

Shopping, dining, and entertainment in East Honolulu... Why drive all the way out to Hawaii Kai? Koko Marina Center has some great restaurants such as Greek Marina and Harbor Village (Chinese) Cuisine. I've dined at both of these places several times with family and friends. I also go to the Koko Marina Consolidated Theater to see artsy, international, or independent movies... Such as "Parasite" - an Academy Award winner! Koko Marina is on the way to the Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail. My friends and I have often gone to Zippy's after a hike or have had a dine-in meal at Morena Cafe. The Leonard's Malasadamobile is in the far corner of the parking lot if we still have space in our tummies. Many moons ago, I used to work at the Straub Clinic at Koko Marina for the Internal Medicine Department. Sometimes, I'd catch a quick lunch at Taco Bell. Ah... Happy memories were made here and more are yet to come!

Feb W.

This makes the east side of Oahu a lil bit exciting. Ain't a big shopping center but enough for you to make you indecisive at times on what to do & where to eat. And guess what I learned tonight? Koko Marina Center has been serving the community for 50 wonderful years. Pretty awesome! Your 20-mins. drive from Waikiki will lead you to this place featuring convenience retailers, unique eateries, locally-owned boutiques & waterfront dining. If you are an adventure-seekers, you can indulge to their water sports activity. For those who wants to keep dry, you can hit the movie theater. There is always something to do in this place. Right now, because of pandemic, they are limiting people to dine-in. Other stores are even close. Oh, I almost forgot. They got ample parking space in here too. Especially these days where pandemic is real, easy peasy finding parking. LoL. Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow yelpers!

To conquer Koko Head is a great accomplishment!
Don G.

Great arrangement of local small businesses enhanced on weekends with pop up out door merchants selling everything from local hand crafted food items, arts and crafts and just about everything in between. The marina view is spectacular and the festive mood of the Holidays make you feel welcome and with social distancing and preventions on place masks, sanitizer and other health conscious measures in place to keep everyone's Safety Awareness on point. Great place to get out and enjoy the local vibe of da East Side of Honolulu.

Brian M.

They have an event every once in awhile (see website: https://kokomarinacenter.com/events/kmc-craft-fair-sidewalk-sale-farmers-market/) that has local craft show. It allows the opportunity for local dealers to sell their items and customers to check them out at one place. The dealers setup on the sidewalk around the stores. Unfortunately the parking is a beast and extremely tight. This combined with people who are horrible at parking made it so bad that I had to park our small car and climb out through our trunk to get out. Definitely bring the smaller of your vehicles.

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Hawaii Kai Towne Center - Chocolate cold brew and falafel wrap at Hawaii Kai Towne Center

Hawaii Kai Towne Center

4.1(37 reviews)
0.6 mi•Hawaii Kai
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This is the first time I'm reviewing a shopping center because of their bathrooms, but during the…read moretime of this Covid-19 pandemic, I think this review is pertinent. Sometimes when ya gotta go, ya gotta go. Luckily, the restroom was open. It was clean, well lit, and most importantly, after you get out of the stall, everything can be operated hands free. You don't have to worry about getting germs turning on the water or getting soap or even getting a paper towel to dry your hands! The only small thing I noticed is that the toilet stall doesn't lock as good as it should... Kudos for everything else! *Extra note: My face mask must work pretty well because their were some ruffly sounds coming out of the stall next to me, but no smells permeated my mask!

The place that has it all…read more.. Take the drive to Hawaii Kai with Costco, Ross Dress for Less, Koa Pancake House, Māla Market, City Mill and so much more it's certainly a place that many do flock over for those biz that's just a fraction to mention and many other services as well. Parking is not the biggest though somehow I do manage to find one with patience as this Town Center is divided into a couple sections which you're able to travel between them easily. What's the biggest draw for me personally is the water view in the back where there are some shaded tables though never enough as it's usually occupied by many for obvious reasons it's so easy to sip your drink or enjoy your lunch and get lost in the marina view which we're so lucky to have. Thank you!

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Hawaii Kai Towne Center - Gorgeous view with lunch from Paradise Poke

Gorgeous view with lunch from Paradise Poke

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Kalama Village Center

3.3(3 reviews)
2.4 mi
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The Kalama Valley Shopping Center is in transition. Looking at it as a first time visitor, it has…read moreseen better days for sure. Deserted and most likely forgotten, this once vibrant hub of economic activity in this portion of East Oahu has been vastly erased from the community's consciousness for a while. Normally, I would frequent Koko Marina shopping center or the Hawaii Kai Towne center in my outings to Hawaii Kai, but I felt compelled seek this place out just to see Kalama valley, the surrounding neighborhood, and the larger community. I was here on July 4, but clearly the shopping center was not at all a thriving engine of commerce in this area. Located on Kealahou Street, this derelict shopping center is nearby to the Koko Head Botanical gardens, which I included on this day trip to Kalama Valley before heading to Sandy Beach for much needed R&R before returning to work on the day after the 4th of July. Yep, gotta work on a Friday, especially when there's a crapload list I need to get done or I get busted. Anyhow, also nearby are some community parks for sports, and a cute little golf course. Kalama Valley Shopping Center reminds me a little like Aina Hina Shopping Center, but wow, I didn't know it was this bad out here. There is a private parking lot, but as you can imagine, it's virtually empty. Pretty sure it's lone active tenant, Thai Valley Cuisine isn't filling it up packed on the daily, but its good. If you are like me, TheBus route #23 passes by this shell of a shopping haven, but I think that the Thai Valley Cuisine is pretty good. (See review). Not sure what else to say about the Kalama Valley shopping center, since there's not much to review about a shopping village that's lost it's mojo. I should do some research as to why this shopping center is the way it is. Hoping that there is a revitalization plan in the works, just so it will be a better visit the next time around. This mall is like your basic community strip mall that can be a decent vestige of community pride when the investment is there and the community is behind this instead of venturing out to Koko Marina and Hawaii Kai Towne center for their everyday living and entertainment options. There wasn't much in the way of chairs and seating areas around this strip mall. There is restroom facilities here, but under lock and key. Looks like the upkeep isn't particularly good and it probably had lead to the shopping center's decline, among other issues. As mentioned before, I have faith that this shopping village can overcome its challenges and be a spotlight of economic prosperity that the entire community can enjoy. Just not recently, I'm afraid. Just gotta believe and I'll be coming back when that time has come. I do like the architecture that this shopping center sports. Reminds me of the Kona-Keahole International Airport, where the roofs are pyramid in shape. Support local! Unrated.

There is a new poke bowl spot in Hawaii Kai's Kalama valley shopping center.... It is very…read morereasonable and delicious. I had the mix bowl which contained wasabi ahi poke with miso tako over a bed of high grade rice!!! BRUH... was so ono( delicious ) I bought some garlic soybeans and poke by the lb. Just because the flavors were so good that I know this soybeans will be more then good. Please try this place for yourself but only tell your closest friends. I would like this spot to continue to serve their bowls. Man going back asap fo sho!

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Ross Dress for Less - Jamie always greets customers with a hello in a cheerful voice

Ross Dress for Less

3.5(92 reviews)
0.6 mi•Hawaii Kai
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There's always something good you'll find a Ross for a great deal. Selection here is ok but somehow…read moreI usually find something to get everytime we go. Service is good as well.

There's a Ross Dress for Less in the HI Kai Towne Center, almost 2 miles from my home, and if I…read moreneed something, you would usually find me there on a Tuesday when the senior discount is offered. Ross is a high-quality department and specialty store that offers discounted prices and bargains for many name brands. Because of good purchasing power, Ross works directly with the manufacturers to negotiate the best deals, with savings passed on to the consumer. And there's no fancy advertising. And Ross gives back to the community by partnering with the Boys & Girl Club of America, which helps kids achieve academic success, build confidence, and lead healthy lives. The first Ross Dress for Less store opened in 1982 in CA. Ross is presently in 43 states with the exception of New England and Alaska. The HI Kai store has been operating for 16+ years. While this store is not as large as others in the State, many have noted that the HI Kai store has better products than other stores. I don't have an opinion on this, as I don't normally visit other stores unless I'm unable to find what I'm looking for at the HI Kai store. Ross Dress for Less has almost everything you can imagine: clothing, shoes, accessories, home décor, beauty products, toys, handbags, luggage, furniture, crafts, electronics, bath & bedding, kitchenware, food, electronics. I have used and continue to use Ross for the following reasons: * Toys. You can't beat the discounted prices off of name-brand toys, esp for Christmas and birthday gifts. Be sure to ask for a gift receipt for easy returns. * Children's clothing. I'm always looking for clothes for my grandkids, as they grow so fast and outgrow their existing clothes in no time. * Activewear. I like to wear Nike Dri-fit and other active wear around the house, and Ross has them at discounted prices! * Luggage. I always seem to be looking for the lightest luggage on 4 wheels, and many that are brand names, for upcoming travel. * Bath/bedding. You'll find towels, shower rack, clothes hamper, bed sheets, mattress pads, pillows, and bed spreads in my home, and they're all from Ross! Huge discounted savings! * Paper products. I love the printed tissue papers in varying colors, gift bags, craft scissors, etc. used for gift giving. * Journals. I'm always on the lookout for journals that I use for daily Bible devotions journaling. * Furnishing of condo rental. Ross was a lifesaver when we got our condo unit, as we had to furnish it for rental. Lots of things that were needed: bar stools, kitchen utensils, dishes, bedding, shower curtain, bath towels, small appliances, trash can, cleaning supplies, lamps, pots & pans. * Seasonal. I look forward to celebrating holidays with décor around the house, e.g., spring pastel tablecloths and Easter appliques, Christmas holiday cheer furnishings, Chinese New Year gold/red dragons, etc. I am amazed at the huge savings of items, many brand name and designer names, at prices significantly lower (20% to 60%) than department stores. With the high turnover of inventory, it's important to purchase the items you want before it disappears into the hands of another purchaser. Yes, at times I feel like I'm on a fun treasure hunt, as you never know what you'll find in discovering unique and discounted merchandise with the constant changing inventory! As I usually go first thing in the morning, staff is friendly and willing to help. Merchandise is neatly stocked on shelves. This contrasts with the afternoon at this store and at other locations where staff may be tired, and merchandise has been picked over and is messily strewn on the floor and misplaced on the shelves. Also wished that the front doors open automatically instead of manually opening the doors, which makes it difficult if you have a lot of merchandise or a wagon. And it's usually Tuesday morning that I'm there, as every Tuesday is designated as senior discount day, with 10% off of merchandise if you're 55 years of age or over. Hours of operation are Mon to Sat 8:30a to 10:00p and Sun 8:30a to 9:00p. Ross is located in the HI Kai Towne Center, in the same complex with Costco HI Kai and Raising Cane. Free available parking in the private lot, however, parking may be a premium but spaces open up. Yes, I'm grateful that there is a Ross Dress for Less near my home, and I will continue to patronize them, knowing that I am the recipient of great savings! Thank you, Ross Dress for Less!

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Manoa Marketplace

3.8(70 reviews)
7.1 mi•Manoa
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I have memories of Mānoa Marketplace since the late 70's. My father was a chef at a Chinese…read morerestaurant on E Manoa Road that was located in current tenant Starbucks. We'd go to the restaurant every so often and would cross the street to Manoa Marketplace (MM) to shop. Opened in 1972, MM is a complex conveniently located in the heart of Manoa with multiple businesses, such as Safeway, Longs, McDonald's, and a whole bunch of eateries. There's also a post office and a laundromat on premises. MM also boasts a farmers market that is held on Tue, Thu and Sun from 7am to 2pm in the courtyard plaza. I've had fond memories of dining at Paesano, which had an impressive run from 1992 and sadly closed their doors earlier this year in Feb 2026. I came here with family and foodie friends so many times where it was in our rotation of restaurants to patronize. Lately I've been dining at both Lady Elaine and Little Plum. They are factors which lure me back to MM. Overall, MM is a great place for people who live in Manoa to shop, dine and their daily tasks. It's in a great neighborhood with convenience and options. 2026 #75

What do you come here for…read more.. A short ride from downtown area is Manoa a lovely lush spot that seems to take you away from the towering building of condos and hustle where is much quieter and greener as well. With that Manoa Marketplace is a place that you can pretty much do it all with Safeway for groceries, CPB for banking, various foodies spots, Bakeries, Manapua and even a USPS and so much more yes all that and free parking galore. They also have a Farmers Market every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7am-2pm along with various services available here you're able to get so much done in one location is what really makes it great. Thank you!

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Children's play area... with rules...

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Art show

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