Last night decided to take my nephew out for his 21st Birthday. Purchase tickets ahead of time on…read morethe Fandango app. First time going to the movies ever since the pandemic. Lots have changed concessions very limited . Only drinks , hot dogs , popcorn, candies , some hot food not much. The drinks station is manned by a worker w/plexiglass for protection. Social distancing between each seats and masked must be worn at all times except eating or drinking. Support local and be safe

I've been coming to the Ward Entertainment Center for many, many years. I'm surprised that I…read morehaven't written a Yelp review. Well it's never too late? Well maybe it is? So many businesses have left, including, but not limited to, Dave & Busters, Buca di Beppo, Starbucks and Big City Diner, to name a few! Thankfully, there is long time tenant Consolidated Ward theater. Yes, it's a big screen movie theater. The movie seats are worn and somewhat tattered. Oh, but the memories made here watching movies on the big screen! The visual impact and sound system takes it to another dimension! The air conditioning is great during the hot summer months. Parking is still free here! Bathrooms are available for patrons. New and old establishments such as Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe, Salon Bobby & Guy, L & L Barbecue and more are hopefully here to stay. Value depends on your budget and your desires lol. I love movies, so I'll still keep coming here. Support local!

TBH, because I'm a Kaneohe girl... BORN & RAISED I might sound a bit BIAS, but I promise IM…read moreNOT! (Most times... ) Anywho, we went here for dinner and I LOVED IT because we could choose from 4 different restaurants AND a grocery store to eat at. PLUS TOO, they stayed open til 9/10pm. Most places like these are closed by 7/8pm because of location or they're in the mall. But here it was really good too because they have other stores nearby. Like LONGS OR WALMART & there was a burger joint on the other side. Even a Jamba Juice. Not sure how long that stays open but, they have a variety of places to eat here! I went to eat at SUMO RAMEN. Dad & the kids went to L&L's and Pandas. Typical LOCALS! I'm the ONLY ONE in the family that LOVES TO EAT AUTHENTIC FOODS! I'm NOT spoiled or ritzy! I was just taught well by an aunty on where to eat and HOW to eat well. My husband on the other hand, was taught how I just EAT! Although my kids DO eat what I enjoy, they will always pick local style foods over ethnic or authentic. But YES! This place is DEFINITELY WORTH THE LOOK! Oh! They also have a GOODYEAR HERE TOO! So if you ever need your tires fixed, go here so you have options to shop around at. And if you're there during the morning or afternoon, well you're in luck cause, they're literally right across the street is the MALL! So you have so much options just stopping off here. Hope you enjoy the food! Or shopping! Thanks for reading. Have a good one!

Looking to shop, grab a bite, get your car serviced, inquire on your cellular needs, do banking…read moreerrands, get lab work done or need to attend to your pets on the Windward side? Head over to Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center (KBSC). Established in 1971, KBSC has been serving the Kamaaina and visitors on the Windward side. It houses big name tenants of Safeway, Goodyear, Long's, Starbucks, Panda Express, L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Central Pacific Bank, First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, Petco, 7-11, and Diagnostic Laboratory Services. A lot can be accomplished at KBSC and can get good deals on $5 Fridays at Safeway or grabbing a massive plate lunch from L&L or create your own Chinese plate from Panda's, which makes a popular restaurant for grab and go. The closure of Kaneohe Bakery and Deluxe Pastry Shop in recent years had residents of 96744 yearning for breakfast treats but step in Donut King, which opened earlier this year in KBSC. You can also fill up gas at Kaneohe Bay 76 (Union 76) and grab a Musubi and a slurpee from 7-11 that's conveniently located. You also have a Starbucks and Jamba Juice on property as well. There's lots of parking in this structure which makes it ideal to run errands here but why not 5-stars? Couple years ago they repainted the parking stall lines and decided to make the stall narrower which makes it frustrating at times to park. You will need to pay extra attention, especially when a large number of patrons come to KBSC with trucks and vans. This makes it challenging to park here and many times will witness cars either hugging the lines or clearly pass the borders. KBSC is still going strong with so many options to shop and run errands with lots of parking which makes it a great place for locals and visitors.

Learned something new…read more.. This property still standing amongst the towering new high rises from practically every block it's surrounded by is called Ward Court. It's a couple of two story retail office space filled with various business and retail shops which was once filed with old timers like Hibiscus and was even a place to get your covid shots/testing done, I've had a massage done here, pedicure at Emma Nails (closed) and even a bargain bento at Gorae. Parking is free but very limited as each building does have its own parking area many times it is filled but always appreciated having them on busy Ward Ave is impossible to find. Thank you!

We usually go to Fresh Catch for our poke fix, which we love, but we stumbled across Kuono…read moreMarketplace and decided to check it out. It's Foodland's smaller sister store, and it turned out to be a great find! They carry the same great variety of poke you'd expect, and to me it tasted just as good as Fresh Catch while feeling more affordable. I loved getting to try all the samples, which made it really hard to choose. We ended up walking out with $80 worth of poke!! Every single one was delicious, but here are my favorites: Hot shoyu: A fun twist on the classic shoyu poke. So good. Spicy ahi: Creamy, spicy mayo blend that coats every piece. A must. Wasabi salmon: I really enjoyed this one. The salmon was rich and fatty, with just the right wasabi kick. Hawaiian style ahi: Simple and clean, letting the fish shine with sea salt and chili flakes. Service was nice, and they were generous with portions. Parking was great too, which is a win in Honolulu. If you're a poke lover, don't sleep on this place. Go hungry, try the samples, and stock up!

The place to get things done…read more.. As many shopping area are being torn down only to go massively vertical I'm so thrilled that they didn't do that here knowing how dated it has become what they did is just phenomenal! It's almost incomprehensible of the previous structure to have it taken from us not knowing what was in the plans as I did visit it quite frequently and just having it was nice alternative to venture out at Kahala Mall. Considering the space they worked with I'm sure the traffic flow was the real challenge as sometimes it still confuses me so I just grab a stall when I do find one so that I'm not in a situation that forces me to exit the area which do happen quite frequently lol! As it slowly filled up from some vacant spots I do love the varieties they have to offer from snacks at Wholesale Unlimited, to eats at BBQ Chicken, J Dolan, and Daiichi Ramen, sips at Lanikai and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, or how about a Unicorn Butt Sneeze from Purvé Donut, get glamed at Drybar or Kahala Nails, gas filled, or need that Urgen Care...all done here! Welcome Capriotti's Sandwich Shop which just opened recently, and I do believe Yohei Sushi will be joining us this winter...and you think this is awesome you'll see a few water features that are simply soothing and beautiful there's a plaque which explains some history of the Wai'alae area that I have no idea and is a great humbling fact. Come visit Kū'ono Marketplace as it has so much to offer... Thank you!

Kalakaua is more than just a road, it's the shopping and restaurant mecca of Waikiki! Kalakaua…read more runs right along the beach with shops, restaurants and touristy gift shops on both sides of the street. Shops run the gamut, from high end luxury designer boutiques like the flagship, 3 story Chanel store on the north end. And Prada, Gucci, Miu Miu, Bottega Venetia, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Christian DiorCartier and others along this section known as Luxury Row. This end of Kalakaua is the Rodeo Drive of Waikiki. There is no state sales tax so those who want designer items without the additional sales tax, this is your place to shop. For those not into designer items, no worries. There are stores at every price level. Macys, Crocs, Sunglass Hut, lots of surf and beach clothing, touristy gift shops, sandals, t-shirts and everything else you can think of. On eveey corner there is an ABC store that has food, cold water, alcohol, wine, clothing, beach gear, snacks, sunscreen, gift items, fruit and more. Dispersed in between are restaurants - mostly casual and chains like California Pizza Kitchen and The Cheesecake Factory which always have a line. Plus some local Hawaiian chains like Duke's, Roy's, and Eggs'n Things. Several Hotels are on this strip, each with their own restaurants, bars and gift shops. Feel free to wander in and out as you please. On the south end it's quieter and easier to park near the zoo. The beaches down this way also have less people. On the north end is the Waikiki Beach Walk with even more shops and restaurants. All along Kalakaua, you are just steps from the beautiful beach as the road runs parallel. Kalakaua is crowded all hours - morning, day and night. Tourists and local surfers everywhere. Parking is tough so if you can, park by the Zoo at Kapiolani Park. It's free but it does fill up but people come and go. I usually walk because I owned a condo a block from the beach, but if I was dressed up and in heals, I would park at Ross and then buy something on the way out and they would validate for free! Waikiki Shopping Plaza also offers one hour free with validation. People always wondered why I had a condo in Waikiki because it's so crowded. During the day, I knew the beaches where only locals would go so it was very peaceful. Or I would drive 20 minutes to Kailua and Lanikai Beach, the most beautiful beach anywhere. But at night, I liked to be able to leave my car behind and walk to bars and restaurants. Same with grabbing coffee in the morning. Kalakaua Avenue is where you can find most anything, it's a beautiful palm tree line street with views of the ocean. Lots of people and I always felt safe.

Kalakaua Avenue is to Honolulu as The Strip is to Las…read moreVegas... Agree? Located in Waikiki, Kalakaua Avenue is a busy place where most of the hotels and tourists are. That's why (I think) residents avoid this area... because of the traffic, expensive parking, and crowded sidewalks. My local friend, Ray, checks in on his Yelp app often. He's the Duke of Kalakaua Avenue. He probably likes the action - people watching, high-end shopping, and fine dining are plentiful here. There are some spots with free parking with purchase - like Royal Hawaiian Center, Ross, and International Marketplace - and if you're early enough or lucky, there's free parking by the zoo, the Natatorium. the Aquarium, and along the Ala Wai Canal. There's free fireworks on Friday evenings behind the Hilton Hawaiian Village and free hula lessons and craft classes (such as lei making) at various hotels. Some of my friends like to go to the block parties on Kalakaua Avenue. For example, the street will be blocked off for the popular SPAM Jam... and Aloha Festivals held the annual floral parade on September 28, 2024. Did you see it on television? Look for it on social media! Kalakaua Avenue is a popular, happening tourist destination!

They place we all go to…read more.. Is it Bogart's fried rice for me or smoothie at Health Bar but then again Aroma Italia for some great comfort food this spot has us keep coming for various reasons and with the convenience of free parking though very limited considering the awesome businesses found here there are some street parking as well. There are services also found here Diamond Head Dental Care, Creative Nails where I'm looking for a manicure but the reason I came here is Ali'i Coffee to check out their newest location and absolutely love how it all looks but then again it is a cozy spot. Love that they are home to small local businesses that we love and making it a much easier access for us to visit and rely on for various reasons. Thank you!

Very spacious shopping center. It's has plenty of free parking and it's nice Hawaiian vibe with the…read moregrass and palm trees. They have many different stores. They have a lot of food options, grocery store and department stores. I liked that they had local food trucks in the parking lot. The trucks had Thai food, pastries, shaved ice, and boba milk teas. Service is fast and efficient. The prices are reasonable. I only had issues with the Leonard's bakery truck customer services. We went into Safeway and got what we needed.

Shopping, dining, and banking in Waikele, O'ahu, Hawaii…read more.. I didn't really know that this Shopping area was called Waikele Center. It's located across from the Waikele Premium Outlet. If the second right hand turn from the freeway leads you to the Outlet, Waikele Center is the first right turn after you exit the freeway. Waikele Center is probably known most for its McDonald's, Starbucks, Party City, and Lowe's. There are food trucks towards the back. They're visible from the freeway. I was there for the new Hawaii State Federal Credit Union inside of the Safeway that's next to Old Navy Outlet. I walked across the property to Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union between Coldwell Banker Realty and Local Motion. This was a good learning experience! I remember that the traffic pattern is kind of complex. It's basically one way in and one way out. Just be patient because getting out might take a while...

Small location but adequate if you avoid lunch time on Saturdays. As you are driving up Nuuanu…read moretoward Kawananakoa intermediate, turn right into small parking lot. If you pass 7-11 you went too far. Family has been a patron to all tennants here. Dental office is soso. They like to be paid by cash and offer discount if you have no insurance. Mom did some haggling. You end up getting less pain numbing meds though. No warning... Ouch, Yikes!