The legendary story of Makua and his seal friend Kila, was the inspiration for this bronze…read moresculpture on the east side of Waikiki. The book was written by Fred Van Dyke. The sculpture is fun and makes me smile when ever I pass. According to the attached plaque, Holly Young was the artist and the sculpture was commissioned by the City of Honolulu Commission on the Arts. The book honors family and the ocean, important Hawaiian values. Visitors place leis around the necks of the boy and seal. There is some public pay parking across the street near the zoo.

I always see them in the corner of my eyes. Didn't mind reading the history of this but this time,…read moreI was curious. The pigeon made me do this. Give them a lil check but failed to read what's on the stone. It needs an update coz letters are kinda unreadable, so here comes google & read some information about this public sculpture. This bronze charmer located in the end of Kuhio Beach Park has an interesting story behind it. The sculpture shows a young surfer named Makua sharing a moment with a monk seal which is named by Kila. It was an inspiration of a children's book "Makua Lives On The Beach", a story about Hawaiian values of love & respect. After knowing all of these, I'll be looking on that public sculpture the next time 'round a lil different. Appreciating it more & give a stare for a minute. I'd be taking more photos too the next time I'll stroll Waikiki downtown. Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow yelpers!

For sure there's lots to see in Waikiki on the beach but here's a landmark that gets overlooked a…read morelot for other things around here. It has a lot of history for the locals. The Stones Of Life have some kind of mystical powers. A lot of this may just be stories, but have become a part of the culture. These represent Hawaii's longtime history of a place for healing and inclusion, among other things. Cool pieces of local history and worth going for a look on the way to something else. It's got a pretty interesting story. There's four stones, each representing a spirit who brought healing powers to Hawaii in ancient times. Fun to discover something pretty simple with so much history. The Hawaiian name for these is Nā Pōhaku Ola Kapaemāhū A Kapuni. A pretty significant aspect of local culture. These spirits were named Kahalo, Kapaemahu, Kapuni, and Kinohi. It was only in 1997 that these stones were placed here. They were taken from other places where they had been placed close to their favorite bathing areas according to the information on the plaque. Local officials thought it would be a good idea to put all these together in one area. This would also help preservation efforts and increase interest. Good place to find some history on the beach and learn about local history. It's located on Kalakaua close to the Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue. This is one of the more culturally significant things about Waikiki.

These might literally just be a bunch of stones that you end up disregarding because it's by…read moreWaikiki Beach and the restrooms. However, they have historical significance. The four stones are said to hold the power (mana) of four Tahitian healers from Raiatea. These healers traveled throughout the islands administering their miraculous cures. When it was time to go back to their homeland, they gave their names and spiritual power to these four stones. You might think they're just stones, but they are meant to represent the spirit and heritage of the Hawaiian people.

Beachfront dining with a beautiful Hawaiian sunset...fabulous! Happy Hour is from 4-6. I had the…read morecalamari appetizer and it was served with a light seasoned batter and an aioli. The Poly Purple cocktail is a gin based drink with lychee and other tropical juices. It's not purple but it is delicious! The sunset is the prize.

The Outrigger is a private club. Our family has a membership so we can use the facilities,…read moreincluding the dining room. The meals are consistently good and the service is impeccable. I look forward to the oceanside seating and watching the sunsets with family. My granddaughter likes to play in the sand or visit the beach. Dinner, last Friday, was fabulous. Reservations are generally necessary most nights. We arrived early to take advantage of Happy Hour. We always order truffle fries to share. My daughter and I split a Bee Sting pizza. The pizza has local honey drizzled on top of pepperoni. A little decadent, indeed. My son-in-law has a poke bowl, which he engineers like a salad. The drinks keep coming. We also share zucchini fries in the name of healthy. The fries are crunchy and the zucchini melts in your mouth. We save room for dessert, which is always a treat. I had a bowl of their lilikoi ice cream, which was phenomenal. My daughter had a carrot cake loaf which takes 20 minutes to prepare and is totally shareable. We take a break from dinner to take pictures of the spectacular sunset. On Fridays, you can even watch fireworks over Honolulu from your table. Kelly, our server, was attentive, fun and provided downright fabulous aloha service. All the service folks are friendly and attentive, but I will request Kelly when possible. The Club offers workout facilities with showers. My kids have participated on the rowing team, which is a foundational activity of the Club. As for me, I like watching the canoes glide across the water. The Club offers special seasonal events. A small parking garage is available for parking. The facilities are handicapped and stroller friendly.

Hidden gem! The second floor is an incredible showcase of a collection from across the world, and…read moredon't miss the full jade Buddha on the first floor. I did significant damage purchasing pearl and angel skin coral jewelry from Flora and they are now some of my favorite pieces in my rotation (and I'm normally a Cartier girl!). Really interesting that they do school field trips here to have students familiarize themselves with all different types of rocks, minerals, and other similar material. Highly recommend for folks stopping by in Waikiki, not a tourist trap for sure!!!!

What a great cause from this small family run business. No admission price. Kids from schools are…read morebrought to see up close gems, stones, corals from all over the world to see and touch first hand. Large intricate sculpted figures on display. There is a wide variety of quality jewelry for purchase. Better priced than many other establishments I've went to. Such as 3 for $20 or 2 for $30 for bracelets, earnings and necklaces. Much better quality too. Very nice people. Parking can be tricky. If you luck out on street parking I suggest Target/international market place perhaps?

For sure this is just one of many statues of the nonviolent protestor, so it's not like it's that…read moreinteresting of a tourist attraction. In this case though you may wonder why Hawaii has one. Mohandas K. Gandhi was from India, but his activism went worldwide. A pretty simple but true explanation. This is a nice stop on the way to other areas at least. Cool story about the statue and how it got here. Its name is "A Fistful Of Salt" and was sculpted by Stephen Lowe. This was a gift to Honolulu by the Gandhi Memorial International Foundation and the Jhamandas Watumull Fund, and they placed it here just because, it seems. A good way to bring attention to the Foundation. They're involved in promoting Gandhi's nonviolence through educational programs. Have a look at a statue of a famous figure. It's located close to the intersection of Kalākaua Avenue and Kapahulu Avenue not a long walk from Waikiki hotels. This is also close to the Zoo.

Waikiki seems like an unlikely place for a statue of the great Indian leader, Gandhi. But there he…read moreis, in front of the Zoo, walking towards the sea. Inspirational quotes and stories of Gandhi are memorialized on plaques on the base of the sculpture. Parallels between his teachings and the Aloha spirit are drawn on the plaques. Gandhi is depicted making a great walk to the sea for salt. The bronze sculpture was created by Stephen C. Lowe in 1989 and dedicated in 1990. The statue was sponsored by the Jhamandas Watumull Fund. Jhamandas Watumull was a successful Indian born, merchant in Hawaii. Watumull built an empire of Hawaiian wear stores during the first half of the twentieth century. The Jhamandas Watumull Find was established to promote the arts in Hawaii. The statue is well done and worth a visit for those interested in history. There is public parking nearby.

Went on the 2-hour E-Bike tour and had the time of my life! One of the best days of my life. Truly…read morean ethereal place. I highly recommend visiting Kualoa Ranch there is nothing like it. Special mention to the tour guide Alexander. He was amazing. He explained thoroughly everything that needed explaining. Very friendly, he had answers to cultural questions, and took great pictures. Definitely request him. Will for sure be returning to Kualoa Ranch!

Did a movie set tour with my wife while we were in Honolulu, and I honestly expected a simple tour…read morewith a few cool photo ops. I was completely wrong. The tour was incredible, the scenery was absolutely stunning, and Jeremy may be the best tour guide I've ever had. He was hilarious, informative, kept everyone engaged, and even went out of his way to take great photos of everyone throughout the tour. If you're doing this tour, ask for Jeremy. He's the man! Highly recommend.

What an experience!! Highly recommend! Lopaka is a great guide and story teller…read more The tour is engaging and mysterious. We started off sitting on the steps of the bandstand in Waikiki. Walked over to Kapiolani park, then the tennis courts. Lopaka told us stories throughout the entire tour. You do get to participate, I don't want to give too much away. You'll walk away with memories and stories to share. There is walking involved on this tour. Bring a jacket. Park at Waikiki Shell or the metered parking between the bandstand and the tennis courts (Kalākaua Ave). I can't wait to go on the next tour!

What a fun thing to do, whether your visiting or a local. A great guide and even if you don't…read morebelieve in Night Marcher's of spirits, there is a lot of history related in the tour. Allow about 90 minutes, come a little early for parking if needed. Can't say much more as I don't want to ruin the tour. Great guide with 30 years experience.

I love Elvis! I was so happy to learn there was a cool statue to go visit. I thought it would be…read morebigger but it was just as magnificent the size it was. it took a minute for o find it's location between the two building and water structure but we found it. Took some picks and headed off to our next adventure. Worth a stop to take some pics If you are an Elvis fan. Aloha!

Great visit to site where Elvis made World History. Cannot believe we got to be that close to…read morewhere it happened in 1973.. Long live the great Memories he created that night.

Last two visits...had a gander at the April and May exhibits from Sasha and Sienna. at ARS Cafe…read more Last week, I had a cortado...excellent.

I'm honestly just not a fan of the matcha... I got it lukewarm and the taste just wasn't it. I get…read morethe Gen Z vibe here and it's mostly just being friendly only to people who they already know that are regulars. I feel like mostly tourists go here. Wouldn't go back honestly... The tourists can have it.