First timers here for the sunflower season which runs from mid June to early July. Kamaaina &…read moremilitary entry was $10 for adults, children under 3 are free. Very scenic and beautiful, makes for instagram-worthy pictures. It was also hot! So don't forget your sunscreen, sun hats, umbrella, etc. we stopped at the concession stand to try their famous lemonade and corn bread. Both were delicious. There's also a petting zoo and a cow train for the keiki. Fun summer activity for the whole family.

We came to just buy pumpkins. Some staff were very rude, others were so kind. One staff member had…read morea child lead us to the patch to get our pumpkins, and said "make sure they only buy pumpkins..." to a child. A staff member told me their pumpkins are $10-$15, but proceeded to charge us $25 for one pumpkin. It was very disappointing and unpleasant. I love supporting local businesses, but when it's significantly cheaper to buy a pumpkin at a grocery store, and not have to deal with rude staff, it's hard not to. The views surrounding the patch were absolutely beautiful. I have no reason to return. Hoping to find another patch on Island!

We always have a great time at the annual Pumpkin Festival at Aloun Farms!…read more This year, they had great rides from E.K. Fernandez, including a Ferris Wheel! We had a blast. They also had the free hayride, entertainment, the pumpkin patch, sunflower patch, pony rides, and more! I love that they partner with organizations for great giveaways. My hubby won 2 RT airline tickets to anywhere Southwest flies on the mainland by winning a watermelon eating contest! Woop woop! They also had really cute staged areas for photo taking, tons of food vendors, a farmer's market, etc. You can't go wrong when there's something for everyone to do. Highly recommend checking this place out for Halloween time. Bring boots and plenty of water and sunscreen - it's hot out there, but always fun.

My mom and I went today and I think it's close said but understandable lots of new homes here just…read morekidding I just saw the sign it doesn't open till the 17th

Did ya know that the Honolulu City Light started back in da mid-80's?…read more The tradition started back in 1985, it was an idea from the honorable Frank F. Fast (da BESTEST Honolulu mayor)! A little history about this wonderful event - https://www.honolulucitylights.org/our-story#:~:text=1985,Honolulu%20City%20Lights%E2%80%9D%20Is%20Born From a simple 50 foot Christmas tree that was installed on the courtyard of Honolulu Hale back in 1985.........through the years this holiday event has greatly expanded with a lot more holiday displays to see. One of the most iconic displays on the Honolulu Hale courtyard is the "Shaka" Santa, & Tutu Mele. The event is free, and there are numerous holiday displays on the courtyard, as well as inside of Honolulu Hale. Shout out to the hard working city workers who take the time to put up the holiday displays, as it takes a lot of time to do this. The holiday displays are usually put up around Thanksgiving time, with a big Christmas tree lighting ceremony event on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. The holiday display stays here for about a month, then it is usually taken down after the new year. Loved by locals, as well as visitors, if you're ever visiting da 808 in December, don't miss out! Make da trip down to Honolulu Hale to see this wonderful holiday display. Merry Christmas!

This is our new family tradition. The whole family enjoyed checking out the themed Christmas trees…read moreand we made a contest to bet which the other like the most. The Shaka Santa and lit tree in the front is a show stopper. Although there are a lot of visitors and can be a little chaotic for those who avoid people, the holiday spirit will get you excited and it is FREE. Even free parking!

It's spring time! And oh boy does my little backyard need a refresh. I've been to their plant store…read morein town before, but this is more like a garden center rather than a houseplant store. I loved looking around at all the plants. As in most places in Hawai'i, if you're prone to getting bug bites (aka me), you might wanna spray on some protection or cover up. I love that they have a mix of plants, produce, and really cute products. Everything you'd need from moss poles, spray bottles, ceramic pots of all sizes. I even got a really cute plant sticker for my water bottle.

I'd been hearing about this place for a long time, and we finally had some time to visit over fall…read morebreak. This farm/nursery is a lot bigger than it looks! It stretches back pretty far, and there are lots of fun things to explore. There is a ton of pottery for sale at reasonable prices, and lots and lots of flowers and plants to peruse/buy. Because we came around Halloween time, they had a small pumpkin patch/photo area in the back! We had so much fun taking photos with skeletons, pumpkins, gourds, and their various decorations. A small gift shop in the front has fun little snacks and gifts, and I read online that you could host events here under one of their covered pavillions. Grab the family and come and explore a neighborhood gem, Mari's Gardens!

The staff there are amazing the answer all the questions that you have they make sure that you are…read morewell taken care of. They are fast fishing. I would recommend 10 out of 10 and I will be returning.

We have been purchasing 19 day old eggs from Asssgi hatchery for the past two decades, and we…read morehave never, ever been disappointed. Customer service is outstanding, extremely helpful and encouraging . Thank you so much Assagi!

This was a highlight of our visit to the North Shore... Visit them. Help support the local…read morecommunity and the bees. The owner, our host (Ash), and Samir were all wonderful! Did you know: Female bees dominate the hive, making up more than 95% of the population. They are the only ones who work, sting, and populate. #girlbosses

We had such a great time at Hi Honey Farms! The tour was interactive, educational, and so much fun…read morefrom start to finish. We got to learn about the different fruits and trees grown on the farm, see the bees up close, and even hold the bee hives, which was such a unique experience! The farm was full of charm with cats, chickens, and geckos roaming around, making it feel so welcoming. The honey tasting at the end was the perfect way to wrap up the tour, and everything we tried was delicious. The tour guides were absolutely adorable and made the experience even more enjoyable. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. We highly recommend visiting Hi Honey Farms if you're looking for a fun and memorable experience in Hawaii! Shout out to Ash and her trainee

gorgeous grounds to wander & we loved the juices and fruit sampler plate. can't wait to go back and…read moreshop for plants!

It's a beautiful property with amazing views, but I would absolutely not spend time to go out of my…read moreway to visit it. Did not feel welcomed at all over here. I understand some locals might not love tourists, this place certainly gave that vibe, but then maybe just don't be open for them? Found this place online and was in the area, decided to swing by thinking there will be lots of fruits to try. Specifically wanted to try honey cream pineapple. Came here on Saturday around noon and it was dead empty, visitors or owners. As we were slowly rolling in just trying to understand where to park, we got greeted by a man - well, he popped out of nowhere and pointed at the area where we can park. No smile, no hi, no nothing. Okay. We get out of the car, there is some walkable nursery territory where they sell plants and you can overlook the nearby hills, it's pretty. The fruit stand is small. When I asked about whether they had the pineapple I was looking for, just got "no." as a response. I was like okay, no biggie, what would you recommend to try then? The mix plate. It was pretty mush the only thing the guy had in their fridge, a $10 assortment plate. We paid cash, the guy pointed where we could sit, and evaporated. The plate was okay, however I wish there was some sort of indication of which fruit is which; and the guy who met us with such a cold vibe didn't show any desire to spend a second with us to explain anything, I mean he didn't even ask "how are you". I guessed maybe 5 fruits out of 13 that the plate had, the rest were mystery, some I liked and some I didn't. We left with a pretty bad aftertaste from this experience.

This service is great until it isn't. We've been receiving boxes for months. Last week, no box…read morearrived. I've tried calling, texting, messaging through the website, and emailing. No reply. Nothing. We'll see what happens, but I'm pretty disappointed right now. We try hard to support local farmers, but this seems like some very poor customer service. Update: while the issue above was never resolved, I have not had an issue since. I really do like this service and think supporting local farmers is hugely important. So I edited my previous three star review to a four star. I wish they'd handled the above situation better, or at all. But one incident isn't enough to diminish what has otherwise been a great overall service.

I nearly got run over by an Oahu Fresh driver in the Costco parking lot who was speeding.read more

Grocery shopping in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Located at The Marketplace at City Square, Marissa's Produce is one of the many vendors with fresh veggies for sale! I enjoy getting produce here at this air-conditioned indoor market because it's cleaner than Chinatown and has free shared parking! I saw that the small bitter melons were $5.99 per pound - what an awesome price! The vendor at the next stall was selling small bitter melon at $7.99 per pound... whoa! Of course I had to get a bag! I wandered around and saw other merchandise such as canned and bottled ingredients. That's very convenient for home cooking! I'll be back - especially since service was very efficient! At first, there was only one cashier. When the gal bagging vegetables saw the line of customers, she came to the second cash register and rang me up... thank you!

Always a popular Farmers Market that attracts the local Kailua faithful and courteous tourist…read morecrowd. Great selection of food, drinks, custom local art, fresh produce, hot sauce, homemade local jelly & jams, fresh bread and delightful pastries! With other fun and interesting items. The Aloha Spirit flows throughout the parking lot across from Adventist Health Castle Hospital. Get here before 8 when the selection is great!

Kailua Town Farmer's Market is located at the corner of Kailua Road and Ulukahiki St - across from…read moreCastle Hospital (nka Adventist). From Kalanianaole Hwy, you can just go straight. Open from 8am-12pm, every Sunday. There's a parking lot right after the intersection. You'll see security guards at the front. From the road, you'll see many white tents all lined up, making it appear to be a huge farmers market with many vendors. There wasn't as many vendors as I imagined, but a decent amount with two rows with roughly 25 or so total. Almost all the vendors were selling food or homemade items with only two selling produce. There were several unique food items that looked appealing, but I wasn't here for that. Overall, a solid farmer's market to grab food. Everything was neat and organized. It also had covered eating area and musicians performing that added to the ambiance.