We were eagerly anticipating a peaceful retreat from the holiday hustle and found just that at the…read morefarm--a truly magical escape! Our visit felt like stepping into a beautiful, serene world. Our daughters had a fantastic time swinging, exploring the playground (though it's for toddlers up to age five), and letting their imaginations run wild as they played pretend kitchen with natural elements. They enjoyed feeding the chickens and petting the goats. The holiday open farm day was a delightful experience, featuring delicious hot cocoa, soothing live music with singing and guitar, and a creative ornament-making station stocked with paint, stickers, tape, and bells. We wrapped up our day with a $10 basket brimming with freshly picked vegetables--eggplant, vibrant carrots, fragrant cilantro, fresh basil, and a variety of kale. It was the perfect way to end our visit.

It was a great set up. We had our own private location for our celebration birthday party…read more Wonderful farm and loved all the animals. I would recommend that for the $450 price, you should invest in a nice bathroom; blue outhouse for that price is not right.

Honestly, this is my first time. I never knew there was a pumpkin farm in Waimanalo. I need to…read moreventure out more. I am familiar with Aloun farm. So, all you people out there who have never visited Waimanalo Country Farms, this is your chance. I did the hay ride. You get to hear a live story from the driver. No such thing as prerecording. It's like a historic museum ride about this farm. This farm strictly ran by a family of six generation if I remember correctly. I also got to try their lovely pumpkin pie and sweet tea. They were extremely fresh and good. I like to believe that they made it from scratch since they have all the ingredients.

It was our first day visiting Hawaii and still quite early in the day after checking in at our…read morehotel, renting our car and also checking out local eateries at Waikiki before coming down to this side of the island. We visited because we saw ads of the pumpkin patch and wanted to check it out ourselves. Military gets an entry discount for visiting too. This place also offers a riding tour on one of the trailers, there's also one for kids on a different ride. The most interesting part is the farm, we love seeing cute and small animals, the goats were the most active at the location, the donkeys were also loud. You can also feed the goats by visiting the food booth and paying one of the staff members for a cup of dried green bites. We took lots of pics, it was getting hot for us but what ever, it's Hawaii. Our favorite part was the sunflower field, it was away from the crowd and we can choose any lane to take pics, just watch out for bees if you're afraid of them or can't tell between wasps, yellow jackets or bees. It looked like a lot of the good pumpkins were already picked out so the pumpkin field looked pretty decent, the swing that's at the pumpkin patch area was a nice touch though.

As far as I know it's the only place you can get the honey crème pineapple. And they are truly…read moreamazing !!!!

How did I not know about this place?! Then again, I'm not all that surprised... my cousins don't…read moreeven know about Frankie's and they lived their whole lives there! They've been around since 1979!!! "Frankie's Nursery presents quality fruit trees direct from the fruit tree specialists. We offer free consultation and a worldwide selection of the best tropical and subtropical fruit tree cultivars. We travel to many tropical countries seeking to introduce the finest promising cultivars available. Introduced trees are grown on our farm and propagated for release to the public, only after they exhibit their merit here in Hawaii. Discover the versatility and ornamental values that fruit trees can provide in landscaping your home or farm. At Frankie's Nursery we continue striving to provide you with the best cultivars since 1979" Visitors are welcome to explore the nursery ground, only where our tropical and subtropical fruit trees are for sale. We have a fruit stand selling our daily harvested fruits from our mature trees, and an assortment of homemade delicious tropical juices. Fruits for sale vary depending on seasons. For example, mangoes are primarily available in summer and durians are in the winter. Please call for more information on availability. Stolen from - https://www.frankiesnurseryllc.com/ Da wahine heard about Frankie's from one of her friends and was adamant about visiting the farm. So off the farm we went... Drive slow, not need to ruin your car, the road is a bit rough when you start going deep into the nursery. Frankie's is on the Windward side, but basically in the mountains. You really need to know where you are going, it's most definitely off the beaten path. Cell reception starts to get much weaker... almost non existent. There are a healthy variety of plants for you to purchase, Frankie's is after all a nursery. But the main focus of this trip was to try the exotic fruits. They sell a variety of exotic fruits from around the world. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and will gladly tell you about the fruits. They do have cut fruit platters for you to try, just make sure you bring a cooler bag, it's a journey onto itself to get here. There are few picnic tables in the back for you to enjoy fresh fruits, along with a hand washing station and a restroom. #ExoticFruits: ~ BLACK SAPOTE topped off with Whipped Cream - 5/5 Amazing. A MUST TRY! I never had anything like this. Nature's Chocolate Pudding!! ~ Exotic Fruit platter - 4.5/5 The platter changes on a regular basis... depending on availability and seasons. I never heard of some of these fruits. The best way to try a little of everything. Some of the fruits were delish, some very strange. I'd love to return and try some of the other fruits.

We took the Waikiki Trolley to the Saturday morning KCC Farmer's Market, and it was definitely…read moreworth the trip. Even though there were plenty of tour buses dropping people off, the market still felt like it was mostly for locals. As a visitor, I could only wish I could take home the beautiful flowers, fresh fruits, and local produce being sold. I couldn't resist picking up a few mangosteens for the hotel room, even though I knew they couldn't come back to the mainland with me. I was also there to check out the food options -- and there were plenty. One stand was serving up sausage sandwiches that all looked great, so we split one to try. Then we spotted The Pig and the Lady booth offering Vietnamese favorites like pho, banh mi, and bún chả. I went with the bún chả, and it didn't disappoint. I've eaten at their restaurant before, and they definitely delivered here too. Overall, it's a fun local market with great food, friendly vendors, and an authentic island vibe -- a must-do Saturday stop if you're in Waikiki.

For those who haven't visited in a while, it's different from when I last visited in February 2025…read more The parking lot is now where the stands were and the stands now occupy the original parking area. The restrooms in the lower area near the church are now locked and closed. You are encouraged to use the restrooms up the stairs on campus near the student center. The businesses are a mix of old and new. My biggest missed vendor is the Big Island Abalone one, one of the most popular ones for decades. The amount of fresh seafood sellers have dropped. My favorite now for that is the Feast stand that serves lobster rolls, half or whole. On my visit, I stopped and had my brunch at the Pig & the Lady stand. My friend, a 1st time visitor, bought empanadas for us to share. My friend enjoyed his cold brew and I bought some pickles for a local friend. There's a lot of staple businesses like Kukui Sausage and a nice vibe with a musician singing near the entrance. The staff at the information table and HPD staff are helpful in guiding visitors. Hopefully some of those old vendors and new ones will come and return respectively.

I was recently introduced to this market by a friend! Now I come here to grab some local fruit and…read moremicromunchies greens :) Its a really nice location and I can't wait to come back again and try something new.

I love going there to grab dinners , veggies, micro greens, fresh sashimi, prime rib plates. I have…read morerecently tried the bowl Saimin, udon, that you microwave, that's a winner, I will go back. The varieties of mochi yummmmy! Olay's is ok, but my fried chicken was hard as rock, I think you can improve for ppl like me who buys at least &100 in the different types of food. Try giving out samples if they ask. I love the prime rib plates. Keep up the great & hard work!!!!Some foods are way too salty, and too mushy. Just my opinion. I don't mind spending $$$, but at least catch my attention!?

Inside of Palolo Valley you will find this hidden gem of an orchid farm. They have a wide variety…read moreof common to very rare orchids. Right from the start after you park your car you will find an assortment of orchids that love being out in the sun. You will also find lots of different air plants as well. In the covered area or showroom area, you will see orchids that are in bloom. The prices are what you would see from other places... some higher and some lower. The staff while very knowledgeable, they can at times be standoffish like you are bothering them. Maybe they were busy but they can improve on customer service. They offer shipping to other states, which is nice if you wanted to send as a gift or for a friend who collects orchids. What some might not know, is Kawamoto used to compete in the mainland in orchid shows. Yup you have to be on top of your game if you fly your orchids to the mainland to compete. So yeah, they know a little something, something about orchids. So if you are you looking for an orchid for yourself or as a gift, come on down and check them out.

I ordered an orchid plant and it was delivered on time and with great care. I looked at other…read moreflorists and nurseries for a potted orchid plant in a nice ceramic pot that wasn't too expensive. Average price for one orchid plant in a ceramic pot was too expensive (over $150) for my budget. I was feeling defeated when I came across Kawamoto Orchid Nursery. The price was perfect, just right for a single orchid plant potted with green foliage, moss and a decorative butterfly in an elegant ceramic pot. The best part was the delivery fee was included in the price! I couldn't believe it, I thought I had misread the final price, most places were charging average $20 extra for delivery! My friend sent me a photo upon delivery, it was beautiful! Thank you, Kawamoto Orchid Nursery!

Best shaved ice on our trip to Hawaii! This place was recommended by a friend and it definitely did…read morenot disappoint. This small storefront is located near Koko Head Trail, so we stopped by after a pretty intense hike. There is a variety of sizes and lots of flavors to choose from. I personally got the cotton candy and lychee, and it was a perfect balance. The shaved ice was soft and flavorful without being overly sweet or sticky, and a small was the perfect size. The worker was also very nice and patient with our large group. To our surprise, we also learned that Obama had visited this place and that his favorite flavors were lime and cherry. I can confirm those flavors are also very good.

We needed a refreshing nutritious açaí bowl after the hard Koko Head hike. It was really cool…read morestepping inside the shop and being amazed at the amount of celebrities visited this spot and even the former president!! They're more known for the shaved ice obvi from the name but the açaí bowl was really good and had all the amazing toppings! We were happy eating the açaí and wandered out to some spectacular views in the back. Great spot! Ordered: - Açaí Supreme - giant size could share - Double Açaí

Came to Repetti's on a Friday evening for dinner. There's lots of parking in the lot, and we were…read moreeven able to catch a beautiful sunset. There's a few tables inside and more seating outside. I got the calzone with pepperoni and the blackened ahi Caesar salad. The calzones here are definitely a must! I love the different cheeses they use as they complement each other really well. The calzone was crispy and not super doughy which I liked. I would probably pass on the Caesar salad next time though. The dressing was watery and the fish was dry. The service here was exceptional. My friend brought her dog, and the workers brought out a water bowl and kept checking up on us. Overall, pretty decent spot for dinner and the ambiance is nice. I would come back just for their calzone.

Located in an unassuming location, in a grocery store shopping center setting, along Koko Marina in…read moreHawaii Kai, Repetti's is a delightful, rustic eatery that provides a haven from the expected hustle and bustle of more popular Italian restaurants in the area. We dined on a Friday night, so many of the other restaurants were busy and loud. This was exactly what we were looking for after a busy work week. The food quality is very good. Our food was tasty, timely, and hot. Our server correctly recommended the vodka sauce chicken pasta and the grandma pizza, which were both amazing. Although the pizza was a bit pricey, $31, it can easily feed a family due to its large size. For the pasta, the noodles were cooked to a perfect Al dente and the sauce was out of this world. The grandma pizza, similar to Boston's spinach and garlic pizza, was AMAZING! Easily tops Boston's version because of the Alfredo sauce that they use as the base. The service was impeccable, efficient, and friendly. The staff were very polite and attentive throughout our visit. If you're looking for a better alternative for exceptional Italian cuisine in Hawaii Kai, Repetti's is your place. Removed from the hustle and bustle, and always welcoming and good.

Will definitely be back! Thanks Gracie for providing exceptional customer service! Very warm,…read morefriendly, and made us want to continue to look for more plants LOL! Nice to engage with someone passionate about their work and agriculture!

Absolutely the best plant store on island! My husband has landscaped out entire yard with native…read moreplants from Sharon's, aided by the charming, joyful and incredibly knowledgeable Lopaka. The prices are affordable. The selection is vast. And even our kids love to come because Lopaka will drive them around in his golf cart. Da best!!

Great place to bring your special someone for a nice intimate meal. We came for our 34th…read moreanniversary dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the place. Firstly, service is top notch. Very attentive and accommodating. Food is consistently good with some non Italian food options. Ambiance very nice, white table cloths nice. As I said before, a special place we've come to over the years and will continue to visit Siri and her staff for years to come.

Great service and the pastas were good but the Caesar salad was not edible due to the excess garlic…read moreand the calamari was chewy.