It was a small birthday celebration--just myself, the newly minted 9-year-old grandson, and his…read moremother. The admission to the museum was pricey, even for Kama'aina, so we opted to get the Family Membership instead. The membership was for 2 adults and up to 4 kids, and also has discounts for other exhibits. After a quick sweep through the museum, and a wary observation of the flight simulator, the grandson decided it was time to eat. I got the Blue Angels Burger and he got the kids hot dog meal. I'd say the prices were reasonable, considering how much takeout and restaurant food costs these days. The burger was fat as hell and the dog wasn't Costco sized but definitely satisfied the kid. I didn't get pics of the food because I was too enthralled over the size of the patty! We spent the day also visiting the Mighty Mo, the Virtual Reality tour, and gift shop shopping also.

Our second stop while at Pearl Harbor was the Aviation Museum. Located just a few moments from the…read moreUSS Missouri on Ford Island. In my opinion the Aviation Museum was one of the cooler stops on our trip. I really enjoyed all the different types of planes and carriers they had on display. We also ate Lunch at the Cafe in the Aviation Museum and the food was delicious! The bus picked us up from the USS Missouri and dropped us off at the Aviation Museum, there was a short line to check in at the front desk of the museum before you could enter the inside portion of the museum. They had a flight simulator inside the internal museum as well as a gift shop and restaurant. The Hangar still had the original bullet holes in the glass from the Pearl Harbor attack which was a really neat part of history to be able see. They also have a section where they are restoring some planes and helicopter parts. My favorite thing they had was this wood paneled plane in the hangar. They also had some old Military trucks out front of the hangar that were really cool. I highly recommend visiting the Aviation Museum while at Pearl Harbor.

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.

Capt. John Sheridan: I wish I had your faith in the universe. I just don't see it sometimes…read more Delenn: Then I will tell you a great secret, Captain. Perhaps the greatest of all time. The molecules of your body are the same molecules that make up this station, and the nebula outside, that burn inside the stars themselves. We are starstuff. We are the universe made manifest, trying to figure itself out. And as we have both learned, sometimes the universe requires a change of perspective. A Distant Star - Babylon 5 Sand. Molten glass comes from sand. I was fascinated by the flame. The woman in the window formed fine lines and curves from a blob of molten glass with fire. I speculated on what form the glass would take. A dolphin I think... It's nice seeing art being made. I remember when I was a kid seeing artists painting at the park, the beach, or the bay. At Seaworld I thrilled at seeing divers searching for pearls at the bottom of the sandy pool. Nowadays food is the only thing I get to watch being made... There are many beautiful things in this place. I brought home a glass dolphin created by the woman in the window. The dolphin was clear, cold, smooth, with sweeping curves in contrast to the Manzanita stand which was dark, warm, and held rich details. All the artworks were made by local artists. I was inspired walking about seeing the paintings and sculptures. Perhaps one day the images in my mind will manifest into something beautiful...

We stopped by during the Hale'iwa Art Walk that occurs on the last Saturday of the month. My niece,…read moreson, and I were welcomed warmly by a woman named Isabella who explained the history of the gallery and gave some information about the artwork being currently featured. I was so appreciative that she took the time to talk to us because I feel so often at galleries like families with small children are seen as inconveniences. It's unfortunate because art and creativity should be accessible to people of all ages! Anyway, we browsed the different pieces and I settled on a $20 print of a painting of an unconventionally beautiful Hawaiian woman holding a mango in her hands while standing beneath a mango tree. I would definitely encourage folks to check out this gallery with their diverse art work by local and international artists, accommodating staff, and cool laid-back vibe.

Surfers has been one of the OG coffee shops in Central Oahu and is a popular spot!…read more Drinks: As of recently, I've been loving an iced dirty tiger spice chai. The chai is pretty sweet on its own so I add 2 shots of espresso to cut thru that sweetness and add a teeny bit more caffeine to the drink. They also have seasonal drinks that stay for a few months at a time. My favorite seasonal drink was in the summer -- I believe it was a haupia latte (cold foam on top was sooooo good with the coffee). Food: If I order food, it'll be the bacon burrito w/sauce. They also have other sweeter options for food (mochi waffles, avo toast, etc) Of the countless times I've been to Surfer's, there's a mixture of people - some locked in doing work, others catching up with friends, people reading their Bibles, tourists passing through checking out a local coffee shop, etc. Because of this, it can get pretty loud for a coffee shop, so just FYI if you plan on going there to do work! Overall, love Surfers :) Great vibes, amazing staff, and I'll always keep coming back here Parking: Back lot parking (located on Ohai St) or street parking (Kam Hwy) WiFi: Yes | Bathroom: Yes

Cute coffee shop. The owner is really nice. They were out of quite a bit of food when we went so…read moregluten free was sparse. The gluten free donut was tiny but really yummy. The coffee was really tasty and they did have bagels which my party ordered and said was good. I will be back hopefully they will have restocked. Prices are also really good.

Excellent Pearl Harbor Tour Experience!…read more We had an amazing time on our Pearl Harbor tour! Our guide Jeff picked us up right from our hotel, which made everything super convenient. From the moment we got on the shuttle, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to share the history of Pearl Harbor. Not only did he explain everything we needed to know beforehand, he also shared tons of fun facts about Hawaii, local culture, and even pointed out some great spots to check out during our trip. You could tell he really loves what he does. Overall, he was a pretty cool guy and made the whole experience smooth, educational, and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour -- especially if you're lucky enough to have him as your guide!

We booked The Complete Pearl Harbor Experience From Oahu. Overall 100/10. Leiman was the best tour…read moreguide. He was informative, kind, knowledgeable and provided excellent service.

Freee and open parking and has a box right outside for when it's closed on weekends to drop off pre…read morelabeled packages or stamped letters.

Small but it gets the job done! Easy to park in the lot, there's 2 letter drops (a blue drive up…read morebox and a slot in the wall that deposits into the building), as well as a locked parcel drop box right outside the lobby. The PO Box area is well lit and also remains open at all hours, which is convenient. Lines can get long at times but they move fast and the lobby is stocked with supplies.

There were multiple bad and very honest reviews of this place that somehow disappeared. This place…read moreis extremely rude, dishonest and does not follow through on their own policies. I was sold a few defective Heather Brown frames (online order and pickup). Once arriving home, I noticed the difference against my other Heather Brown frames. When I went to exchange them they accused me of intentionally damaging them myself (and claimed I kept them in high heat when my house and car are air conditioned). I am not alone in my experience here. They refused the return so now I'm stuck with the defective frames they sold me.

Great selection, they really make it easy to support local artists. Staff is friendly and helpful,…read moreand make finding the right piece easy. Will be back! Thank you!

A day in Haleiwa exploring the shops. We wandered into Tabora Gallery. Proprietor was very amiable,…read moreand we chatted for some time.zI saw a piece that I knew my daughter would love, but too pricey for me. A smaller piece by the same local artist was suggested. I purchased it as an early Christmas gift, and she loved it. While I didn't have intentions to purchase anything when I walked through the door, I was happy to have found a wonderful whimsical piece to bring pleasure to her eyes. 7

Visiting Haleiwa Town and taking the day visiting various stores we wandered into Tabora Gallery…read more What a great little non-descript gallery in the middle of a cute town. This gallery features art from local artists, but what really gave this a five star visit was the Director of the gallery, Earl who took his time to explain about art, art investment and the difference between types of art you can get - I learned so much in my 30 minute interaction with him. Though I did not purchase any art at this visit, I have much more appreciation of it especially for local artists and what to look for if I were to purchase in the future. Mahalo Earl!