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    3.8 (158 reviews)
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    Surf wave pool and overlook

    We had such a fun time surfing on the wave pool! The drinks are also really good. I wish they have more family friendly tables/seating to watch the surfers but overall really enjoyed it

    Pins colada by the water.
    Nathan K.

    Okay, so you're asking why would you go to a water park or lagoon when there's so many awesome beaches in Hawaii and Oahu. Well the simple answer is because we're all looking for something new and different to do once in a while with family and friends. And that exactly why we ended up at Wai Kai. It was a chance to hang out with our kids and friends before they returned to school after the winter break. The obstacle course was a ton of fun, we took advantage of the other water activities too, and we also opted to get a couple cabanas too so we could all hang out. It was perfect for our group of 20. Some of the restaurants were closed the day we went, but the takeout food at The Lookout was delicious. We also enjoyed some cold beverages too. BTW, the Nalo Lounge is a great option for $25/person if you want to store your belonging and take a shower before heading to your ext destination. For local families, take advantage of the kamaaina rates. The family is already excited about going back when the kids are back home this summer.

    Evelyn T.

    We had so much fun here! Ironically we were watching Wipeout on TV in the beginning of our trip and here we had our own Wipeout experience. We did the Aquaventure obstacle course and had a blast! You will fall, slip, and be humbled real fast. You need to wear a life vest and there are lifeguards watching. If the obstacle course is not your thing, there is a simulated surf experience or you can kayak, paddle board, or go on their aqua bike.

    Da Wai Kai sign...
    Fran C.

    I was sent out to this place called - "Wai Kai" for work, and as I headed down to the Ewa Beach area, I originally thought I was going to a Golf Club, because "Wai Kai" sure sounded like one of those fancy schmancy golf clubs! Lol! Little did I know, as I approached the property, I realized I wasn't heading to a golf club, but I was actually going to a surf water park. Lol! It was rather slow the day I arrived, I guess because school is already back in session out here in da 808, so all I saw were a few tourists on the property. Wai Kai has an array of fun packages where you can rental a cabana & enjoy your day at the park. There is a man made Lagoon, perfect for water activities like - stand-up padding, kayaking, or even doing the water obstacle course. If your hungry,I noticed there were a few food vendors on the property, as well as a restaurant. The property looks like a great place to hold parties, as park is pretty spacious & clean. If your into surfing, there is a man-made surf park on the property, but you will probably have to see what the rates are to use the surf pool. Overall a really nice property, and you you love water sports, this is the perfect place to check out.

    Cute date
    Haley N.

    Very fun atmosphere! Great pricing too. We got there at 10 AM and there were plenty of spots still available on the beach. I didn't think it was too crowded either. All of the water activities are very fun and they seem nice and well maintained too. We just did the two inflatable "obstacle courses" and had a blast! Lots of diving platforms, slides, and places to climb around. It was very easy to spend the full three hours in the water. A lot of people complain about the lifejackets that you were required to wear, but I actually was very grateful for it! It made it so I didn't really have to work hard on treading water when I was in the water and I did not get as exhausted as I otherwise would have! We also did the farmers market on Thursday afternoon and it was great! Lots of delicious food truck vendors, plenty of outdoor seating, good prices, plenty of parking too. Overall, a very fun way to spend a day on the island! TIPS & TRICKS: * Be sure to check out all of the fun places to eat!! * We brought waterproof phone cases that we swam with, but there are spots you can reserve a locker. * The big slide is so fun! It took me a while to get the courage to jump, but once I did, it was awesome!!

    Emmanuel D.

    Amazing relaxing place with water fun activities for the young and young once. Place is well maintained and with restaurants , good food and hospitable staffs. Had wonderful sunset with my family. Lots of people visit this lovely place. Thank you to my daughter Ivy and her husband Karlo for bringing us again to wonderful places here in Hawaii.

    Maxine P.

    We have gone to Wai Kai a few times, this was our 2nd time to the Food Truck Thursday evening event. Really enjoyed the location for it. Food trucks set around outside and crafts and market in middle row within the parking lot. The large grassy space was ideal for taking your food with you to sit on provided Mats. We brought chairs. There so many food choices it was hard to decide. We settled two different types of paella split orders from Santi's Paella. Both types were hardy and so Ono, feeding us both with one meal. After filling up on Paella, we found space for a dessert from Hit the Spot Sweets. We built our own with mini slapjacks, bananas, strawberries, whip cream and drizzle of chocolate. By this time we were busting at the seams. The early evening turned to night with beautiful soft colors in the sky and lights from Wai Kai with DJ blaring oldies in the background. Such an ideal way to spend an evening.

    Nyra C.

    As always, Sunday football mornings at The Lookout at Wai Kai is where it's at. Everything here is so much better than going to town. Mahalo Shayla for taking care of our family!

    Tons of parking at the Wai Kai aqua venture.
    Arleen U.

    A fun beach getaway if you don't want to fight the traffic to the North Shore or Waikiki. No issues parking, tons of parking. They have a dedicated parking lot. Lifeguards were attentive and made sure that everyone was following the rules, and the staff were very personable. I loved the obstacle course. We did the 3 hours and it was just perfect. It was like its own workout because if you fall in, you will have to lift yourself out or get help from a buddy. Even if you are coordinated, you will get wet. But it was superduper sunny. Make sure you bring sunscreen and reapply often. They have an adult course and a kids course. The kids course start as early as four and life vests are included, so everyone can enjoy regardless of skill level. The cafe had really good food. We enjoyed the chili and cheese nachos. The local drinks seem kind of expensive, but everything else seemed reasonable given today's prices for a takeout lunch. I didn't get to try the wave pool because it was closed for a private event, but it looked super cool. Would definitely come again! Don't forget to check their website for discounts.

    Erin M.

    What a fun place. We found WaI Kai because there was an ad playing on Hawaiian Airlines as we were landing. Our family had a great time here. The 3 hour pass is plenty of time. If you have older kids, I recommend getting the 2 park pass for the peaks and aqua adventure. It's not just an obstacle course, but lots of slides and things to jump off of. We went on a weekday when it wasn't busy, but I could only imagine what this place is like on a busy day. There is not a lot of shade for people that are just watching. So, get there early for a table or lawn chair. The food is decent and decent prices for kids meals as well. Barrett was our server/bartender and he was so nice and helpful. Overall, we had a great time. Tip: Bring water bottles full of ice and you can refill them with water at the drinking fountain.

    11-7-24. The surrounding area at night
    Lloyd C.

    This was a fun place to walk around and enjoy the Farmers Market. It was good that this side of the island was dry. Because back in Honolulu it was raining. It was fun and relaxing to get food either at the farmers' market and/or at the food trucks. It was also enjoyable to sit on the lawn and people watch. The backdrop was gorgeous. My wife and I enjoyed watching some people surf.

    The club lounge
    Leah C.

    We celebrated my daughter's 12th birthday at Wai Kai and it was everything we hoped for and more! We booked the 10am-1pm AquaBana Mega Lounger, invited a bunch of her friends, and had the ultimate birthday bash on the water. The inflatable obstacle course was a total hit--the kids (and adults ) had a blast. The AquaBana gave us the perfect shady lounge space to relax, eat, and reset between runs. Super comfy, surprisingly spacious, and honestly felt a little VIP. We even tried the fish spa experience in the lagoon... weird but cool! The staff were friendly, facilities were spotless, and everything was really well organized. A few of us were already talking about coming back before we even left. Pro tip:b ring water, and someone with energy--your kids will tire you out! Wai Kai was the perfect mix of fun, chill, and "mom nailed it" energy. Highly recommend for parties, friend hangs, or just treating yourself to a good time on the water

    Hawaii Swim Show vendors market today and tomorrow! 10am-4pm
    Diva G.

    Aquaventure review & deets~ Keiki Course- Ages 4-6 years old and adult supervision is required. It's a small course.. Aloha Course- Ages 7+. Tons of obstacles, jumping platforms, and helpful stairs to get back up onto the floating course throughout. Waterfront cabana- So worth it!! I'm so glad we booked the last cabana because boy was it hot. There were some umbrellas over the beach lawn chairs which were free but they seemed to have been taken before 10! Lockers were $5 each. There is also a transportation option to and from your hotel. Life jackets are required no matter how good of a swimmer you are. They close the course twice for breaks during the 10am-4pm session. It's about 30mins long. There were multiple lifeguards stationed around and throughout the course. I called Wednesday and a kind lady picked up and helped answer my questions. If you're a local, make sure to sign up for the Kamaaina membership ID! Also, when planning and gathering those who RSVP'd, call to ensure they have availability if you have a date set in mind. Sometimes they sell out. We celebrated my son's birthday here with his football friends. The boys had a blast! We picked up lunch & desserts at the Boardwalk Cafe. Time seemed to have flown by and I'm so glad we opted for the 10-4pm session instead of the sunset session 4-6pm. The music was bumping, vibes were great and the weather was perfect, we couldn't have asked for anything more. Hubby and I are already planning our next visit. If there was a con, I would probably have to say the green water. It wasn't as stink as I had imagined on the day we went, but up close, it did have a smell..like rotten eggs.. My aunty said there is a free boat on Thursdays where they inform you about the water filtering in and out, if you're concerned. We'll probably swing by as there are night markets here on Thursdays.

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    Are we allowed to bring outside food to enjoy outside on the lawn/grassy area after doing the aquaventure activities?

    Aloha! Thank you for your question. We do not allow outside food and beverage on property including our Event Lawn/grassy area. However, on Thursdays, when we have our Farmers Market, we do allow food and beverage purchased from the market on the… 

    What are the prices at kamaaina rate?

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    Am I able to bring outside food? not on the lagoon just on a sitting area where I can watch my boys do the aqua adventure activity?

    Aloha! Thank you for your question. We do not allow outside food and beverage on property. However on Thursdays, when we have our Farmers Market, we do allow food and beverage purchased from the market on the Wave Deck and Boardwalk seating areas.

    Do their phones work? Never can get a person to answer. Kinda skeptical to book something if there's no one to answer the phone. Or are they that busy? Or do I need to drive out to EB to speak with someone. Anyone...

    Lol..they are shorthanded which makes them very busy! If you live on the island, faster to go down in person and enjoy the ride...

    Do you have to book a reservation for the wave pool and restaurant?

    Is Wai Kai dog friendly for well-behaved, leashed dogs outside?

    I've seen people at the outside bar of the restaurant with a dog. So, I would say yes.

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    Review Highlights - Wai Kai

    I didn't get to try the wave pool because it was closed for a private event, but it looked super cool.

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    The LookOut Food & Drink

    The LookOut Food & Drink

    (195 reviews)

    $$

    Cinco de Mayo! We spent this evening with cousins and had a great time. The drinks were amazing and…read moreprices were great. The menu was appropriately sized but the carnitas were a bit too salty. Anna and Sherra were both friendly and on top of things. Always asking if we needed anything else and refilling our water which is a plus. Though, We did get overcharged for a desert we never had. The waitress did ask if we ordered it and we said no and dropped it off at the next table. Guessing she forgot to remove the $12.50 off of our check. Another plus is Military Tuesday and it is an additional 20% off. Trivia night also is great and everyone had a good time participating. Will definitely be visiting here often.

    The food is alright, not much to talk about. The place for the kids to hang out and have fun was…read morevery Spectacular. BUT the SERVICE, Jesus did we have to wait to finally get our order in. Waited in front for 10 min then we finally made a Decision to go seat ourselves. Understood that there is ONLY 1 server for the ENTIRE RESTAURANT, so we had to wait not 5, not 10, and not 15min but 30MINUTES To have our SERVER take our Order. We obviously felt bad once we heard that there was only 1 SERVER for the entire restaurant. But having Multiple people ask if they'll come by and take our order is very unprofessional. 1 star for having us wait for more than 30 minutes to order our drinks and appetizers. I hope you all see this and I hope the establishment sees this review, because there is NO WAYY that they can keep this up with this level of service.

    Hawaii Prince Golf Club - Fish and Chips

    Hawaii Prince Golf Club

    (141 reviews)

    Nice courses, good price, and friendly employees (most of the time). Soon to be Oahu's go to…read morecourse for locals??

    Wish Yelp would let us leave half-star reviews, this place is a 3.5 star for its amenities, and by…read morethat I mean the restaurant that was reserved for a baby shower that I attended (the next day I went to a 100-yr old birthday party at Oahu Country Club, which was a 5- star review). I don't golf, so this review is only for the restaurant/buffet/venue. The parking lot closer to the restaurant has a limited amount of stalls, so I was glad I arrived on-time (and not 'casual' time), I got one of the two empty stalls by the tennis court and some of my friends had to park in a farther lot off to left of the restaurant. Parking is free. The restaurant venue was nice, mostly open-air, including the buffet, which I found a little dismaying with all the flies making a bee-line for the uncovered stuff. The food was one of the most disappointing things I have encountered - beef stew, beef with eggplant and some kind of chicken. Rice was a bit hard because it was left uncovered and dried out pretty quick. Salad looked like it came straight out of the bag. New England Clam Chowder was congealed and flavorless so I had to ask for salt. I don't eat meat or raw fish (they had poke) so I had to rely on salad, clam chowder and rice, which I normally would not mind (I love clam chowder), but the chowder was pretty bad, don't think I had buffet food at a golf course this sub-standard before. Desserts were a lot better; haupia, cake slices and small cheesecakes. The women's bathroom was air conditioned! Plus for that! The venue was just OK, the sound system in there was awful. Not sure if people hosting the event needed to bring their own sound systems or if it belonged to the golf course, but if it was owned by the golf course, they better improve on that! I could not rate this place a 4-star after going to the 5-star Oahu Country Club the next day.

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei - Breakfast Area

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei

    (161 reviews)

    $$

    Location: Great! Nearby to Foodland & Costco for groceries, Coffee Bean is across the street, lots…read moreof restaurants within a 5 min drive. Customer Service: Friendly- front desk was helpful and the staff for the breakfast were observant and efficient also. Love that they have QR codes to tip them individually. Please tip them for their great service! Breakfast options were awesome! Especially the made to order omelet. Cleanliness- Very clean room, spacious bathroom and sink, strong A/C. Free street parking available. Nice pool area and hot tub. I recommend staying here.

    My husband and I are big fans of Embassy Suites, and have visited many different ones. This one in…read moreOahu has been by far the best one. This was our first time in Hawaii, so we figured if our hotel wasn't the best it would be ok, since we were not planning on spending much time in the hotel. It was such an amazing place and we got a great deal on it which made it even more amazing. As soon as you walk in, the front desk welcomed you, and you can tell they upkeep this hotel very well and take pride in their property. They do offer parking on the premises, however they do charge $40.00 a day, which i thought was pretty pricey but didn't have a choice we had rented a car. The girl at the front desk told us the area was safe and there is usually parking outside the hotel for free, we didnt pay for parking our whole stay! Our room was super clean , updated and super spacious! We got a call daily asking if we needed anything, you can get beach towels daily without issues as many as you like. The cook-to-order breakfast was simply AMAZING!! The food was great and the cooks are super nice and welcoming. The pool is a little on the smaller side but we didnt have the need to use it but its really nice. over all i would 100 percent stay here again. It was a wonderful experience and wonderful value! Mahalo!

    Oahu Brewfest - Absolutely  beautiful sunset to start off the event  complete  with the green flash

    Oahu Brewfest

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    The evening was graced by perfect weather this weekend. Though this event has happened many times…read morenow, it was only the second time at Ko"Olina. I would have to say...the perfect venue, even if the wind kicks up a bunch like it did this past Saturday. Brewfest began at 6pm and went on until 9pm with one ticket price of $70 giving unlimited access to both beverages and foods. Many of the restaurants participating even did a beer food pairing which was a great way of experiencing this event. Food booths hosted this year by: Auntie Pasto's in Kunia, Off the Wall in Aiea Pearl Kai, Taniokas in Waipahu, Kona Brewing Company, and the newest restaurant to open in Ko'Olina...Monkeypod by Merriman's. Food was fabulous ranging from deep fried jumbo shrimp and calamari (Auntie Pasto's) to the BEST reuben sandwich and banana pie I have ever had (Monkeypod) to a delicious sauteed fish on a bed of ongchoy served with a fresh fruit salad and mango papaya cream puffs (Off the Wall) to spicy ahi sushi and garlic chicken (Tanioka's) to a delicious local beef meatball (Kona Brewing). Beverages included dozens and dozens of beer selections of course. I also saw some wine, some port, some bottled water being handed out generously. There was also a cigar booth hosted by R. Field. Does living get any better than this? Apparently yes, as the setting provided a beautiful grassy cove oceanfront hosting the most spectacular sunset I had seen in a long time. Live entertainment included a fashion show featuring designs by: Tiare Tiete and Swim Wear Designer, Honey Girl. Makings of a memorable evening...

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