Excellent venue supporting foreign trade in the State of Hawai'i! Home of the Homer A. Maxey…read moreInternational Trade Resource Center at Pier 2, 521 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu 96813.

Holy Heck Batman- this place is almost the hardest place in the world to find the first time. And…read moreI knew exactly where I was going. You go behind the old CompUSA towards INS but on the road by INS, You see a guard house, you are supposed to go to the right of the guard house- we did, but we went on the inside of the chain link fence. Wrong! You are supposed to follow the road that is on the outside of the chain link fence by the guard house. Inside is the truck off loading docks. Also went up the metered parking just to see if the place was open as we were early. Yes it is open, yes it is really right behind wall number 2 but no you have to drive around the said fence to get to the door that goes to the conference room. There is free parking if you come early to events. Otherwise- there is no parking in the area anywhere close if the lots there are full. Bathrooms are super CLEAN!!!!!! It is as if they just opened. Wow they are spacious and nice. Meeting room, normal- nice, tech friendly, but Darin's keen eye spotted the 1 thing different. There are load supporting beams at triangle angles on the far side of the room, yes you are in a building that is super close to the ocean and needs that support in areas. It can be cold for some people in the room. I was happy as can be coming from a car in the hot sun to a room in AC- nice for me. We had a SBA State DEBT meeting called HISTEP in this location, that seems to be a 11 part series. I came to #3 in the series to check it out for a friend that now has a business and know resources to help my employers do business internationally. Answering unasked questions- no it is not a for the public kind of building, but as the State DEBT or SBA for specific foreign trade business meetings for chances to meet there. Random suggestion- google maps and a diagram printed map may not help you find this place- Everything is on the ocean so that doesn't help give bearings either. Suggestion- go with someone that has been there before- just to save car lot spaces if nothing else.

I attended the wedding of my niece here at 3:30 in the afternoon, and what a stunning place to have…read morethe ceremony! In the middle of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the chapel had several weddings the same day, so we weren't allowed in the chapel waiting room (which is downstairs) until exactly 30 minutes prior to the wedding. If this happens to you, there is at least one place nearby that you can sit and have a drink while you wait. We entered from the ground floor, and once inside during our scheduled time, we were told to go upstairs. I did notice an elevator for anyone with issues with climbing stairs (i.e. wearing 4 inch heels or climbed Diamond Head this morning and can't face another set of stairs). There are probably a few other rooms tucked away for the wedding party, as my niece was hidden away somewhere prior to the ceremony. This is a pretty small chapel, occupancy about 50 guests or so, but for a destination wedding, it really is beautiful. I did some snooping to find out that for that hour or so rental of the chapel the cost is $2,500, but that also includes a rehearsal time slot and a wedding coordinator. I do know that my niece booked this chapel in January or February for the November date. After the ceremony, the guests all lined the exit down the back stairs (probably because the next wedding party was on the ground floor waiting for their time). The wedding party all walked down the stairs and off we went to another location for the reception.

[If you want to watch a wedding video highlight of the Ocean Crystal Chapel go here…read morewww.vimeo.com/165262275 ] I got married at the Ocean Crystal Chapel last year - it was a destination wedding from Australia. For anyone who is planning a destination wedding and is choosing this venue purely from the pictures on the internet - don't be alarmed. This chapel is BETTER IN REAL LIFE!!! The day that my bridal part showed up for the wedding rehearsal (which is included in the price) everyone was literally "WOWED" by how beautiful the chapel was. So elegant, romantic, gorgeous, bright it makes your hear skip a beat looking at it. It was the perfect size for our small destination wedding of 50 people - because it's a small chapel it made the place look full with our guests. The chapel is air-conditioned, and there is a waiting room also air-conditioned for the bride and bridesmaids to wait in before the wedding. We didn't use extra flowers - I thought the flowers already included were fine. The wedding coordinator we dealt with was very professional and helpful, great service, good communication by email so absolutely no complaints there. I think we dealt with Stevie Lynne Kumia who I can personally recommend. If you have hesitations about the price - please please just spend the money and have it at the chapel. I initially looked at this place and thought it was too expensive, but my husband encouraged me to have our wedding at this beautiful chapel and I'm so glad we did because it was my dream wedding, all the guests to this day comment on this beautiful chapel and it made me the happiest bride for my dream Hawaiian wedding.

Jasper Wong's other venture besides POW! WOW! Hawaii is Lana Lane Studios, a community arts center…read morein Kaka'ako which is a repurposed warehouse that Lana Lane leases fromKamehameha Schools since 2012 which has become a creative workspace, private studios, and shops for aspiring artists and Hawaii's youth.There was also a music/DJ stage full of entertainment and a pop-up store where people could purchase POW! WOW! Hawaii merchandise. During the Pow! Wow! Hawaii Finale, Lana Lane was the venue for the Secret Walls battle between two teams of local and international street artists where they were given 90 minutes to create a team inspired mural using nothing but black and white Montana spray paint cans. In most cases, people just get a glimpse of a finished painting or mural. This is a great way to see street artists' different styles, interpretations, and skills on the fly. Careful though, as some people could possibly get high from the paint fumes though, LOL!!! ALOHA!!! Shaka Meter: \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ 5 Here is a clip of the 2015 Secret Walls Battle at Lana Lane Studios this past February. http://powwowhawaii.com/blog/secret-walls-pow-wow-hawaii-2015-video/

Logan (our son) was able to attend a Jackson Pollock workshop through a collaboration between Lana…read moreLane Studios and Blk Coral. Logan had an amazing time and I'm sure all the other kids and families did as well. They were able to splatter, spill, wipe, smear and roll around to their hearts desire. The team at Lana Lanes and BlkCoral did a great job of hosting and teaching our little ones to let out their inner artist. It was a great concept and I highly recommend following them in the future. We love our painting and it was a wonderful memory/weekend. thank you to the staff at Lana Lanes for cleaning up our mess after!

I worked out of Hub Coworking Hawaii for 2 days this month and had a great experience overall…read more The owner (or whoever was responding to my Yelp messages), Joshua, was very responsive and answered all my questions and concerns about finding a temporary workspace. Since I am a software engineer, having an extra monitor is essential and Hub Coworking Hawaii was the only coworking space that provided monitors (and cables! Didn't need to bring my own). The workspace is clean and located next to Mitsuwa. They thoughtfully provided all the essentials and more, such as a selection of coffee, tea, water, ice, office supplies, pads for women in the bathroom, standing desks, a variety of monitor cables, COVID tests, etc. Basically everything I needed was within the space, similar to my actual office in Seattle. The only thing that stood out was, they played light music the whole day, which is fine. It is just a heads up for anyone who's sensitive to sound to bring your noise cancelling headphones. I would definitely return if I ever needed a coworking space around Waikiki again. My 2 day membership was $40/month with the option to add more days.

Hub is a fantastic co-working space that we will be sure to return to whenever we are back in…read moreHonolulu and having to work from here. The spot in International Market is spacious, welcoming and in a wonderful location. The onboarding experience was super simple, particularly the fact that you could get in to the property with minimal effort. Having your space be open from 2am-12am was very reassuring and appealing to know we could get in here and work whenever we wanted. And, Nam, special thank you to you for answering my late evening Sunday emails!

If u want a moment for the books and that special memory…read moreto last a lifetime.... ? Here it is. Solidify this once in a lifetime experience with.... The name says it all...welcome my friends to " The Exotic Viewing Experience"! Hands down this is one of the most exotic, breathtaking, Adventurous yet exquisite dinning I've ever had. These girls absolutely nailed it! A 10/10, A Grandslam! I've lived in (Oahu Hawaii)My whole life and never was more "In the present moment" then I was this morning at this showing. This package is called the "Sunrise Special" that included Hot coffee of your choice. Fresh cold locally grown organic Hawaiian fruit. Freshly thin sliced cut Italian salami with pepper jack and mozzarella cheese And my personal favorite..100% pure organic orange juice! So weather or not the occasion as big as a "Drop to your knee and ask her/him to marry you or as simple as a first date or anniversary the list can go on and on. Nothing says u truly care quite like this, For booking info contact Faith at 808-366-9374 or FB:Faith Agoo also on IG@Faith.Views $100.00 deposit fee and an additional $100.00 due on the day of your experience. Tell them Alex Miller sent you and receive a $25.00 discount. Thanks so much again Faith and I look forward to my next experience with...The Exotic Viewing Experience!

Mother's Day Brunch 2025. Was looking forward to this. Such a disappointment…read more The Good: - The location. Fantastic view of Diamond Head. - Spicy ahi poke was terrific. - Prime rib was pretty good. They initially had a sad small overcooked choice "prime" rib. The second offering was much better. - Salmon en croute. Delicious. Not overcooked. A highlight. The Bad: - Ambiance. The Mother's Day Brunch 2025 was in the Leahi Room & Lanai side. Looks like a great place for a wedding or private party. Views are amazing. But for Mother's Day it was sad. Half filled. Looked thrown together as a money grab at the last minute. Drab. The serving line looked like a conference lunch line, not a noteworthy brunch. Not special for mom and not for $95. - Service. Slow to non-existent. One again, seemed thrown together at the last minute. No organization. No one around when you need and hardly any servers. No idea who our server was. - Bait & Switch. Menu said King Crab. Made reservations anticipating king crab. Instead they had pathetic chilled what I'm assuming was snow crab. Menu said fresh island fruits. They had pineapple. That's it. Was sad. The table next to us ended up ordering food from the Deck/Restaurant side to eat in the Leahi Room. - Parking. I know the Hotel doesn't have self parking (and no info on valet validation). They recommend the Zoo lot, but it was PACKED. Ended up parking near the Waikiki Shell and walking 15 minutes to the Deck. Lesson learned. Disappointed because the location and view are AMAZING! What an exceptional back drop for an evening wedding, graduation party, or first birthday.

The view of Diamond Head from the deck was absolutely stunning! The staff were very kind and…read moreattentive, and the bar was super cute and stylish. We were able to rent out both the indoor and outdoor areas as a private party room, which made the whole experience feel so luxurious. They were very accommodating to our requests, and the buffet was incredibly delicious! Since the indoor space is soundproof, we were happy to play music freely. After the party, a few of us continued the fun by having drinks at the restaurant name Deck. next door. It was such a wonderful memory that really let us enjoy the feeling of being in Hawaii to the fullest!

Working with Rod and his crew at Kala Kokua over the past few years has allowed our Halau, Halau Na…read moreMamo O Pu'uanahulu, Na Kumu Hula Sonny Ching and Lopaka Igarta Devera, to raise THOUSANDS of dollars to kokua our haumana to get to Hilo for Merrie Monarch, an endeavor costing our dancers thousands of dollars each to get to the stage of the Edith Kanakaole Stadium, and the Olympics of Hula. Kala Kokua offers a variety of products that are SO easy to sell, in fact they sell themselves with little effort. We have dancers that have paid their ENTIRE invoice by selling Kala Kokua products, and some that just want to raise enough to pay for their spending money. You decide what level of commitment you put into your fundraiser and the Kala Kokua team are there 150% to help you achieve your goals. As a former Merrie Monarch dancer, now a supporter of the Halau, getting our dancers to Hilo every year for MM is a task I take very seriously every year. Believe me when I say that the team at Kala Kokua will work with your organization and tailor a fundraiser that works for you, and guarantee the highest percentage of profit selling products that are easy to sell, and delicious to eat. After just working a 12 hour shift, I came home to warm up a Pau Hana pack, a lau lau and kalua pig combo meal for one that was exactly what I needed after a long and tough day at work. Final word. If your team or organization needs to raise money for anything, look no further. Kala Kokua is the easiest way to make a lot of money with little effort and Rod Suzumoto and his team will work with you to customize your experience 100%. Kala Kokua is the fundraiser of choice for Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu. They have become part of Mamo Nation, and we consider them family.

Just finished another great fundraiser with Kala Kokua Fundraising. We raised over $21,000 through…read moreboth product sales and direct donations. The option to order online was easy and much appreciated by parents, family, and friends. Their customer service is OUTSTANDING!!! We loved supporting local food manufacturers too. Kala Kokua has the easiest fundraising program with the best profit margins around!

This was my first time here. I came to support my son who was part of an improv stage production,…read moreand I have to say it was really special watching him step out of his shell and get up on stage. The theater itself is pretty small, but honestly that's part of what makes it nice. It feels very personal and intimate. I think it seats maybe around 30 people or so, so everyone feels close to the performance. The presenters and the production did a great job and the show went really well. You can tell there's a lot of effort put into it. I'd definitely come back to check out other shows. It seems like the kind of place that hosts different types of performances--comedy, music, maybe even musicals. Really nice little venue and a great experience overall.