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    The LineUp at Wai Kai

    4.3 (124 reviews)
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    Maxine P.

    This one is a tough one since i was happy with some parts of our experience here. The pros first, service was friendly and took our orders promptly. Liked sitting outside to enjoy evening air and watch the surfer new and experienced. My disappointment is with the food. We ordered a pupu chicken dish which we have had in the past and liked. It was not the same. The sauces were missing and it was cold. My fish tacos were bone cold. I realize we were seated outside, however this not an excuse for having all our food cold. I think it sat awhile before it was delivered to us.

    The Ewa beach farm fair was a complete disappointment.
    Angela M.

    Ewa beach farm fair hosted at wai kai Was a complete disappoint! Paid for parking online upon arrival I found out my $15 parking was far away not friendly to elderly that I was transporting to the event and if I wanted to park closer they had parking available it would be $25 additional there were no carnival rides, no farm foods to purchase, food was limited and not healthy... water was not allowed in the event which people with medical needs should be allowed to have water, no entertainment that was listed was playing on stage at opening time. Disaster will never trust any events by promoters here because this was horrible for anyone young or old. Not worth the fees at all

    Bad ass and we keep coming back!!! Now my dad even loves this place. Also great food.

    Lisa N.

    The LineUp at Wai Kai is so much fun for the entire family. I haven't laughed this hard in a very long time. The obstacles are so much fun and it's almost impossible to stay dry. You can climb ropes, swing from monkey bars, go down slides and jump off high peaks. Everyone gets a life vest too so you don't have to be an excellent swimmer if that makes you nervous. There's also a nice little beachy area with lounge chairs if you'd rather stay dry and get some sun, or shade. There is a cute little food and drink area as well as showers, changing rooms and lockers for additional things.

    Aqua Cabana
    JD J.

    My family and I went there for my son's 8th birthday this past weekend and we had a blast! We rented an aqua cabana which I highly recommend and my son and I spent the whole day on the Aquaadventure course. I have a 4 year old as well, so he and my wife had fun on the Keiki course. The food was pretty good and coffee bar had a lot of different options. The only thing that I would suggest is adding a cabana host or server to the cabanas. We probably would have ordered a lot more food and drinks throughout the day. The staff was friendly and very helpful explaining where to go and how everything worked to help us set up our fun day. Overall it was a great day on the water and we will definitely be coming back!

    Happy Hour menu from Dec
    Karen T.

    I swear I thought I reviewed this place already. For some reason I can't find it. I've been here many times. Even twice in one day. It's been a couple months and I'm overdue. There's a short rib dish that's my new favorite along with the cole slaw but, I'll say I haven't had anything I didn't enjoy there. Try the Cole slaw. I've even asked for a side order of Cole slaw just warning you that there's a small kick to it but minima

    Crystal F.

    Yes you see it Trey Songz performed on 12-29-2023. Great concert and line up. The concert was 6:30pm to 11pm. We decided to go get food before the concert and take pics. They had a beautiful Christmas photo setup. I took pic there and then headed to the wave bar for food. The line was short and prices were reasonable. After your food and drinks are order they give you given a buzzer. You find a table and they bring your order to you. The food was hot and delicious. Especially the chicken omg. I couldn't stop eating the chicken. The drink was good as well not overpowering and not watered down either. The weather was perfect and the scenery amazing. They have the concert area on the lawn, two restaurants, the surfing wave pool and paddle boarding. It offers glow in the dark paddle boarding as well as paddle boating to cabanas. The concert area has drink as well. So you didn't have to go back to get drinks at the restaurant. They have their own parking lot and additional paid parking area. If you get there early don't pay for parking or at least wait until you get there to pay. I paid in advance a for parking and the paid parking wasn't open yet. I ended up parking in normal parking lot and lost my $25 parking I paid in advance for. I'm not sure if they normally have DUI check in the neighborhood leaving but after the concert they did. So drive sober if going to concert there or Uber. If you are GA for concert you can bring blankets to hang out on the lawn. Overall I loved it and will be returning!

    Wai Kai wave pool!

    I've given up surfing the ocean since the Wai Kai wave pool opened! Love the positive energy everyone here posses! The perfect day is a surf session followed by dining at the lookout restaurant. Catch me here at least once a week! Stoked and addicted!

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    Such a fun experience and so many things to do for all ages. Definitely recommend and will be back for sure!

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    Right on, happy to hear you enjoyed your experience!

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    Such a fun experience! Super nice helpful people - no experience needed to still have a great time. Excellent happy hour 4-6

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    One of the Best 30 minute surf session ever, surfing with friends taking turns watching each other surf and cheering each other on!

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    Aloha Wyatt! So glad that we could stoke you and your family out!

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    Aloha! Yes, we offer handicapped parking spaces in our main lot. There is no charge for parking. We also have an elevator on the West side of the building with access to the LookOut restaurant. Hope to see you soon!

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    The kids both got to surf the wave pool while hubby and I got to enjoy some amazing views with tasty drinks.

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    Kalani Surf School

    4.7(13 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    My best friend and I are moving away from the islands soon, and wanted to finally fulfill our…read moredesire to surf before we leave. After some research, we found Kalani Surf School, and appreciated that they were based on the west side and offered private lessons. So glad we had our first official surf lessons with Kealii!! Upon meeting Kealii, he was so friendly and welcoming and really put us at ease. He showed us some of the basics in the sand, then got us out in the water. We felt so prepared and equipped with the right skills when we got out there! The thrill of riding those waves all the way into shore still puts a smile on my face! We're even trying to fit in some more lessons before we move! In general- Kealii is such an incredible instructor, and really gives you his undivided attention through these private lessons. I can't imagine trying to learn these surf skills with a large group! My best friend and I were corrected on our form when needed, and felt like the movements were almost second nature by the end of the lesson! Thank you Kealii and Kalani Surf School for making our surf dreams come true! Be back soon

    This is such a great experience. We signed my son up for Surf lessons (a tandem lesson). He is 8…read moreyears old. Kai was such a great instructor and my kid took to him right away. The company is super professional with email communication with clear directions on when and where to meet. They were on time and had everything we needed. My son had a blast and we also had a great time watching. They also took pictures with a high quality camera that are available to purchase which I did and they Dropboxed me the photos the same day. Everything we really top shelf with this experience. Highly recommended by me.

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    Every surf adventure begins with a 15 minute land lesson going over water safety and proper technique!

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    5.0(66 reviews)
    20.1 mi
    Certified professionals
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    We had SUCH an amazing time with 808 Surf School!!…read more Andy was the best-- professional, knowledgeable, really attentive, and made us feel safe and comfortable in the water the whole time. He explained everything in a way that made it easy and not intimidating at all. This was my boys' VERY FIRST time surfing ever, and they both got up and rode waves ‍ It was the coolest thing to watch--they were so fearless and had the best time. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're even thinking about surf lessons, this is 100% the place. Andy is awesome

    We went out with Tristan for a private surf lesson for 3. He met all of us where our skill level…read moreand comfort was at! My son (4.5) had surfed before but Tristan got him on the board alone for a couple of waves, and was understanding when his stamina ran out an hour in. My daughter (2.5) was great on land, but hated the waves once in the water, but she was never pressured. I'm an experienced surfer but only get out about once a year so Tristan was able to help me get that muscle memory back, and was patient when I took breaks to check on my kids (and husband! They weren't alone). Even my husband who vowed never to surf again said he'll try it next time with these guys! Would definitely recommend for anyone learning to surf on the north shore!

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    Hoku Driving School - Happy me with my driving license

    Hoku Driving School

    4.8(20 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Parallel parking! If you can not do it he will teach you how. I was terrible at parallel parking…read morecould not figure it out. Met with Jesse and I was able to parallel park on the first try. We practiced multiple times so I could really get it down and I passed my driving test on the first try. If you need help with any kind of parking for your test or in general I recommend him.

    I'm absolutely thrilled that I had the experience of working with Jesse. It helped me so much to…read morefinally get my U.S. driver's license. I have a license from another country, but it is not convertible to American driving license, so I had to basically go through the entire process again. I honestly thought it wouldn't be a big problem... until I faced the reality. There were so many technicalities on the driving test that I couldn't pass it. To the point that I started to doubt myself and developed driving anxiety. That's when I realized I needed to try something different. I needed help from a professional. And that's how I found Hoku Driving School. That was one of the best decisions I've made. Jesse is everything in one person. Super positive, encouraging, and also very informative. After just the first lesson, I felt a big shift in my confidence. I stopped doubting myself. And it wasn't just feel-good talk -- he gave me very practical, helpful info that actually made me a better driver. But what really made the difference were all the little tips and tricks on how to pass the test. On top of that, he's just a great person to spend time with in the car. We talked about different things, he kept my nerves down. He was cheering me on till the day I had a test. I really felt like someone was on my side, rooting for me. It was absolutely worth the investment, and now I'm recommending him to anyone who's going through this process. Don't struggle alone. Just hire a professional and save yourself the tears and the stress.

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    Hoku Driving School - Hoku's car parked AFTER the stop sign...in the other photo is the "no parking any time begin" sign, showing this area as a no parking zone.

    Hoku's car parked AFTER the stop sign...in the other photo is the "no parking any time begin" sign, showing this area as a no parking zone.

    Hoku Driving School - The "no parking any time begin" sign, so anything past it is a no parking zone...Hoku decides to park after the stop sign.

    The "no parking any time begin" sign, so anything past it is a no parking zone...Hoku decides to park after the stop sign.

    Hoku Driving School - Driver License Examiner and my friend after passing her road exam!

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    Driver License Examiner and my friend after passing her road exam!

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