Ryken is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. He's also super thorough when adjusting…read moreglasses for fit. My glasses fit the best of any I've ever used! And I've gone through decades of sunglasses as well as prescription. Definitely come here for premium service with aloha. Side note, Ray Bans make some quality glasses and I was able to get my nose pads and screw replaced free!

Love supporting locally run businesses! Ryken was so friendly, informative and non-pressuring when…read morewe were browsing through their Maui Jim and Oakley sunglasses.... he even told us how they can custom fit the sunglasses if they felt too loose or tight :) this new shop is in between Kailua Beach Adventures and Island Snow, great location in Kailua! Now we don't have drive into town to get our sunglasses! Super convenient!

Splash! Hawaii Kailua is my go to slippa store. They have a great selection of not only slippers…read morebut other footwear and accessories.

First time at Splash and I can't wait to go back! Jamie was so helpful and knowledgeable about the…read moreshop! Thank you Jamie!

Keeping it local…read more.. Always passed it but never really stopped by as this Kailua location is right across from Target is easy to spot as it's quite massive having several sections there is quite a bit to see here. Love that they have their own parking lots as well though not a lot of stalls its convenience not to search is always appreciated. What I came for was stickers...love what these local shops have as it's so colorful and creative and finding something different is a challenge but for me was finding them lol as usually you find it in the display case which wasn't the case and as I searched and searched it wasn't on any of the walls or shelves got me confused and wondering if they have any at all. The staff was quite busy as the store was crowded and hand folks lined up to pay I finally found them right against the wall beside the front door lol! Finding unique ones was nice even Kailua ones is cool including the local zip code was nice but I liked the floral prints which they didn't have much of but did have deals on multiple purchase was nice since I was doing that and was thrilled to have some stickers at a great deal as well. Keeping things local is always great and here you're sure to find that and more. Thank you!

I've been coming to HIC in Kailua for years. Every trip back to Hawaii, it's been one of those…read morestores I genuinely looked forward to visiting. Great selection, great surf culture and usually one of the easier stops on our itinerary. This visit completely changed my opinion. My wife wanted to browse, so I stayed toward the back with our two young kids to keep them occupied. We weren't creating a disturbance. We weren't opening merchandise. We were simply waiting while trying to keep two little ones entertained. Instead of feeling welcomed, we felt like we were being watched. Every few minutes it was another "Can I help you?" Not in a genuine, conversational way, but in a way that made it clear we were expected to either buy something immediately or leave. There was no warmth, no personality, no attempt to make the experience enjoyable. Just a room full of employees who seemed completely uninterested in customers beyond getting them out the door. The irony is that surf shops don't just sell T-shirts and hats anymore. Those can be bought online in seconds. What keeps people coming back is the feeling. The culture. The aloha. The sense that you're walking into a place that actually loves where it lives. That feeling was completely absent here. I've spent years happily supporting this store because I believed it represented something uniquely Hawaiian. This visit felt transactional, indifferent and surprisingly cold. The products are still good. The customer experience isn't. Unfortunately, after years of making HIC part of every Hawaii trip, this was the visit that convinced me not to come back.

Oliver is located in the little cluster of shops next to Chad Lou's. It is at the beginning of…read moreKihapai Street, across from Hardware Hawaii. There is metered parking and a small lot in the back. If using the lot, the driveway is one lane for entering and exiting, so be careful. The driveway lane is located to the right of Oliver if facing the shop. Oliver is a men's store. It has a sister store, Olive, on the other side of Chad Lou's. The coffee shop is separating Olive and Oliver. How cute! I come in about every few weeks to check out if there is anything new and exciting. I'm not a man, but they have some really cool items in the store. Besides clothing, there is toothpaste, ceramic coffee cups, wallets, towels, shoes, belts, vinyl records, and more! They often have sales, so I always check out the rack for gifts. My kids love the socks from here. Very stylish. The sales people are always so nice. I can't gush enough about them. Always with a smile, and always ready to answer any questions. This last visit, my teen got into a discussion with the associate about vinyl records and what bands to check out. Also, Oliver will be coming out with a compilation record next month. It will have covers of great hits, but lounge style, but still local. We were lucky enough to hear part of it. I can honestly say I am anxiously waiting for it's release! The customer service, the ease of parking, the unique items sold here make Oliver a favorite local shop for me!

This is one of the best finds in Kailua if not the entire island. Parker has amazing taste and has…read morecreatively curated this amazing little shop. Everywhere you look there are amazing and unique pieces of clothing, hats, small pieces of sculpture, jewelry. He has amassed an impressive collection lot legit vintage jackets (some from France, old military pieces and cool Levi's) and sweatshirts in cool colors with the perfect amount of fade and they are soft and comfy. And one of the coolest things (and I've never seen this before) they will professionally sew one of their vintage patches to their cool jackets or even embroider them, making each piece so personal and one of a kind. This is a special gem and a must see. Next time I will add my review for the ridiculously cool sister shop Olive's. Beautiful women's clothing, jewelry and housewares......

My hubby and I come here once a year for our yearly eye exam and new set of glasses. They are…read morealways professional and helpful at the front desk, reminding us of our yearly checkups and they have a decent variety of frames from all the name brands and economy brands. I still wear the one Gucci brand frames most of time, from this office. If you need a stable consistent eye care office, check out this one!

Took my 82 year old dad here for an eye appointment and also had an appointment myself and I was…read morereally impressed with the staff and Dr Cherilyn Lai. They have this cool retina scanner that you can pay extra for to get a better map of it, seemed pretty nifty! Dr Lai was very helpful and patient with any questions I had and everyone was really professional and nice with us. Their COVID practices seemed good too. Would highly recommend this place and intend to go here regularly for our yearly checkup! Oh one other thing, I have a weird issue with the drops that dilate your pupils. In the past when i got them I would be dilated and spacey looking for 48 hours. I told Dr Lai this and she used much weaker drops and it helped a lot! My appointment was at 10am and by 10pm my eyes were almost back to normal which is a huge improvement from other times. Thanks!!

Love this place! Post COVID I REALLY needed an eye exam,…read morecontacts, and glasses and found my way to Island Girl Eyecare. I'd been suffering from eye allergies and having some minor issues as well. The whole experience was a fantastic- everything from making your appointment to doing your new patient paperwork and submitting insurance cards can be done online right from your phone. When I arrived I was treated just like family. Thanks so much Island Girl- this girl can SEE now.

Good experience! Owner is a little chatty but sweet - only noting for those who might be trying to…read moresqueeze this in on a lunch break like me, it was not a quick appointment - though that's not a bad thing. Limited but modern selection of glasses. Nice waiting area and kids play area. Get there early for parking. I went on a random middle of the week day and was still challenging to park. Glasses came in a few days.

@fortunefoodfinds: "You already SNOW where I'm going after a beach day in Lanikai! Chose flavors…read moreLanikai Lychee, Groovy Guava, n' Pina Colada while it already comes with a scoop of Dave's vanilla ice cream on da bottom n' I add Nisshodo Mochi + a Snowcap. A cold n' cool treat from Island Snow, come on let's go!" SERVICE: friendly n' fully staffed INTERIOR: half merch store, half shave ice shop EXTERIOR: located in the same plaza as Bob's Pizzeria WAIT TIME: 15-20 mins between getting in line to receiving order PARKING: free lot that gets filled up quickly OVERALL COMMENTS: L.O.V.E. stopping by Island Snow after going to Kailua or Lanikai Beach. They offer many syrup flavors n' I like having ice cream n' mochi with my shave ice. The snowcap is the finishing touch. This is perfect on a hot day n' is always satisfying!

On a hot day, you have to stop into Island Snow. Its interesting because they sell clothing apparel…read morein the store; but off to the side, they sell shaved ice also! They have several flavors to choose from, Tiger's Blood to Ube, sweet yam. They offer the option to add any flavor of ice cream to be an added base to your shaved ice cup or bowl. Affordable shaved ice, that wasn't over 10 bucks. I got the minimum choice of 3 flavors at the least but you can add as many flavors as you desire. I chose Sour Apple, Strawberry, and Ube. The sweet and sour combo of my shaved ice had me feeling like I was enjoying sour patch kids candy. I enjoyed my experience at Island Snow amd can't wait to visit again.

Sometimes traveling farther isn't a bad thing…read more Living in town and going over the mountain to Kailua Town isn't something that I do often, but I wanted it done right Aloha Friday Wheelworks is definitely my choice. Everything from frame up rebuilding to any repair you might think of. Mike is really thorough in everything he does and it definitely shows in his work. He makes sure the customer is happy and takes pride in his work, which is not a given nowadays. I brought my bike in to have some work done with a front fork once and a broken spoke recently. I'm always impressed and very pleased how it was professionally repaired, very meticulous and knowledgeable. Aloha Friday Wheelworks also carries a good variety of topshelf supplements and suppies for runners and cyclist. Also AFW has a weekly Thursday run for runners. You can check it out by following him on IG @alohafridaywheelworksrunningco and you'll see the post come up on stories. If you want it done right by someone who knows his stuff and will go the extra mile, Mike at Aloha Friday Wheelworks is place to go to. SUPPORT LOCAL as shops like these are a Diamond in the ruff. 5 Stars easily!

Owner Mike at Aloha Friday helped to fit me on my new Cervelo road bike after severe backpain after…read moreparticipate in a long bike race. He had me sit on my bike and used precision tools to fit me at certain angles as I am riding on the bike under his watch. As it turned out, my angles were off, and my legs were not exactly aligned. No wonder I had more pain in the right side. Now I am so happy not to have any back pain after riding for 3-hours pushing at least 130 watts. I am thankful for Mike's help, and appreciate the professionalism and care he showed by following up after my bike fitting, making sure that the bike fits well. Be sure to contact Mike ahead of time for bike fittings appointments. Also, every Friday there is a community run of 4-5 miles starting from the store that sounds like a fun social event to participate in. The store also supplies top of the line nutrition for triathlon, clothing, fuel, shoes, sunglasses, camel pack. Highly recommend.

Just had the greatest shopping experience at Target - Kailua. (Hope I don't jinx myself and my…read morepurchases!) I bought a microwave oven. On sale. What made this experience so great was: 1. So many shipping carts all appearing to be in great working condition. 2. Every worker greeted me with a "good morning" or a "hi" or "do you need help". 3. Anyone I asked for help was cheerful and an employee walked me to the location I was looking for 4. The app was accurate as to the location of the product 5. Store was clean and neat (I worked at another retail store and I know how "fronting" of shelves takes time and effort. 6. Another employee rushed to help me put the microwave in my cart and then checked to make sure that the barcode was available for the cashier to scan. 7. Cart return station was overflowing with carts when I arrived but less than 30 minutes later it was cleared by employees when I returned to my car. (Unlike many other stores.) Downside (not the employees' issue): 1. Displays in the aisles make it difficult to navigate with those large Target carts 2. Parking lot full. 3. I nearly got hit by a car that didn't stop as he cane out of an aisle.

Okay, I have to admit I shop at Walmart waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more than Target, but what led me…read morehere today is because after doing work at a local financial institution (just next door from Target), I actually had to use Target's restroom to wash my hands after touching multiple bags of coins (your hands actually become black from touching a lot of coins). After using Target's very clean restroom, I thought I'd walk around & check out the Kailua Store. Making a small observation.......... ever noticed that Target's store layout is pretty similar to the other Target stores in da 808??? I guess this is kinda neat, as it makes it easier to find things in the store. I noticed that the Kailua Target store also had a Starbucks coffee shop, & a Pizza Hut within the store. I really didn't have anything to buy today, but while browsing around, I came across some DEALAGES on a microwave oven. DARN! I just bought a new microwave oven for my dad, as his microwave had broke down recently. Guess where I bought my microwave??? Yes gangies..........Walmart! And ya know what???? Target actually had a better sale price on the microwave, as the microwave I bought on sale at Walmart was ($60.73 w/tax). I guess Walmart doesn't always have da best DEALAGES! Lol! The Kailua Target store is very spacious & clean. A very nice store to visit, should you need groceries, or any other item.

Absolutely loved our experience! My family and I went diving with Brian and Francesca, and they…read morewere amazing. I was nervous and inexperienced, but they were so patient and made me feel comfortable the entire time. Brian was especially helpful with my safety skills and guiding me through the dive. Garrett, our boat captain, was also super friendly and personable. Everyone was wonderful and made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!

We are a veteran family of six here on vacation for the first time. When working through the Marine…read moreCorps Base travel agency, Aaron's dive shop came to the very top. Now we can see why. The whole team was incredible. We had all levels of divers from Discovery scuba, working on open water certification, and myself, an already certified diver who last dive was some mumbley years ago. Our instructors and divemasters were fantastic. Francesca and Brian are an incredible team. They made everybody feel comfortable with every level of diving that they were at. Both were incredibly knowledgeable, easygoing, and were even able to put up with our family dynamics, as they are. We were all laughing for a good part of the day. That I find incredibly important--giggling and trading stories, being comfortable with the people you're diving with. Once the dive started, they both were 100% professional, easygoing, and incredibly knowledgeable, helping all of us make memories that will last a lifetime. Even our boat skipper was fantastic. Quick ride out. Incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the diving, but told us about local places we could go, things that we need to make sure that we see. Was incredibly helpful getting in and out of the water. Skipper gets five stars as well. Folks, I can't recommend this place enough. If you're going to go scuba diving, snorkeling--beginner or advanced--this is the place to go. Geo aka James Bond.