I would recommend this specific location to families wanting to experience Keiki Kingdom. We've…read morebeen here twice with our 6 kids and it's always been younger children playing which is a relief from the other location which allows older children and teens to participate on the second floor to which they do not always stay. The parking is good. It's fenced in which may seem suspicious but I'm sure it's an attempt to protect its customers and the business. This location had everything operating during our visit. The staff is very helpful and accommodating and the business is very clean. It's remarkably tidy in fact! Kudos to the staff. My kids enjoyed the slides the most. There is a lot for kids and toddlers to do here. There is one slide that I was concerned about where it's seemingly a straight drop but it's not but still my heart skips a beat when I think of a smaller child attempting to slide down it. So be warned. We visit during off hours where we nearly get the place to ourselves! And for anyone wondering, they do offer military discount! I would highly recommend this Keiki Kingdom Location above all.

I spent $98 to bring my three kids to Keiki Kingdom on Beretania for two hours, and unfortunately…read morethe experience felt like a bait-and-switch. The lack of customer service started before we even entered the play area. At check-in, I asked for specific sock sizes for my children and was met with complete indifference. It set the tone for the entire visit. Many of the attractions and play areas advertised were either closed, broken, incomplete, or poorly maintained. The zipline course was closed for the first hour of our visit. The train table had zero trains. The princess play area was nearly empty, with no costumes and very few toys. The play kitchen was missing most of its accessories, with only a couple drawers containing play food, and the SMEG play refrigerator was broken. The overall maintenance was disappointing. Several play areas felt neglected, and some equipment appeared to have been out of service for quite some time rather than temporarily unavailable. There were even broken claw machines and other unused equipment sitting around the facility, giving parts of the space the feeling of a toy graveyard rather than a premium children's play center. The facility simply did not reflect what is advertised online. What frustrated me most was the lack of staff engagement. My child became stuck inside the jungle gym, and when I asked a staff member for help, she looked at me and walked away. Whether it was a language barrier, lack of training, or simply not caring, there was no attempt to assist. There were also strange setup choices that made the experience worse. A speaker for the projector was mounted directly above the play kitchen area, blasting audio into children's ears while they were trying to play there. For nearly $100, I expect a clean, well-maintained facility with functioning attractions, stocked play areas, and staff who are willing to help families. Instead, we found broken equipment, closed attractions, empty play stations, and indifferent customer service. I don't mind paying premium prices for a great experience. I do mind paying premium prices for an experience that feels neglected and significantly different from what is advertised. The biggest disappointment wasn't that one or two things were broken. It was that broken attractions, empty play areas, disengaged staff, and obvious maintenance issues all existed at the same time.

Wanted to try them out so scheduled one of their 15min sessions. Admittedly, arrived 10 min late…read more (no parking so we were driving around for over 15min). Reschedule policy was the same price as our individual package. Cancellation policy was more than the price of one of us. It's a very expensive policy. And they definitely don't care if you come back or not. I would not recommend. Seems like a bad idea to have very frustrating policies in place for a Rage Room. ;)

Tried Out a Rage Room for the First Time - Totally Worth It!…read more I've been hearing about this rage room for a while and finally decided to check it out. I called ahead to ask about any discounts for locals or birthdays, and they told me they do offer a local discount with valid ID -- nice little bonus! They also said they had availability that day, so I figured, why not? The whole experience was super satisfying. Ever feel like breaking something at work but don't want to get fired? Break n Anger is the place to let that urge out safely and legally. Here's how it works: You get to choose 2 items from the top shelf and 5 items each from shelves 2, 3, and 4 -- so about 17 items total to smash. After signing the waivers, you suit up in a jumpsuit, gloves, and a helmet. They offer earplugs too, but I skipped those -- the sound of breaking stuff is half the fun. Honestly, the time flew by -- I went all in for 10 minutes and it felt like seconds. I probably should've paced myself, but I really wanted to let the rage out. No regrets though -- it was super fun, and I can totally see this being a great team-building activity. I'm definitely planning to go back and try the premium items next time!

My son had a great time for his birthday! Thank you kids…read morecity for a fabulous experience!

My son had a fantastic time here for his 7th birthday party. The staff was very helpful and…read morefriendly! My son and his friends had so much fun, he loved that there was a lot of video games to play and jumping on the trampolines! I would definitely come back another time!

So much here for kids to discover. The cost is now $15 or $12 for kama'aina. & military (under 1 is…read morefree). The hours are very limited (closed Mondays, 9am - 1pm Tues - Fri, 10am -3 pm Sat/Sun. Closed on major holidays. It's always crowded but even my upper elementary kids stay entertained. There's a small Cafe when you enter that sells kid friendly affordable foods like pizza, grilled cheese, hot dogs. There's also a reuse section by entrance selling used clothes, toys, books, baby & kids items that's cheaper than thrift stores! There's Rainforest Adventures room that has a cool hands on water works area. And a large toddler area. Upon entering there's a music play room. Fantastic You has interactive areas about how the body works like heart and teeth health. There's another large play area for toddlers in that area with sailboats & science style games. There's community and job sections like a diner, grocery store, fire station, auto shop, post office, police station, pet clinic. A jungle bridge, theater rooms & puppet play. There's a large fairy tale like reading room. Upstairs has a makeshift Hawaiian Airlines plane where kids can be pilots, passengers, or flight attendants. My kids spent a long time playing the different roles and seemed to be popular with all the kids there. The huge cargo shipz let the kids be captains and cargo crew with hard hats and pulley system. They can direct a sea movie and watch themselves on screen. At the very top floor is Your Rainbow World which has cultural play exhibits that are very Asian inspired but so much to do,, learn and play. The Discovery Center is a very immersive & fun place for kids. Drawback is limited hours & crowded weekends (bc only toddlers are available during week hours). But they also put on events, allow parties & school field trips. If you go alot, its worth it to buy the membership bc prices and up being half off. Overall, a great place for kids to have fun, have cheap eats if hungry & rummage thru the resale items!

If you have kids ages 5 and below, they would def love this place…read more The price is $15 per person so we paid $45 for the 3 of us. It is pretty pricey for what you get. The parking is spacious. The play areas were kept tidy and quite clean. We saw staff continuously put toys back and wipe down the area. Some of the exhibits looked very old and outdated. There are multiple floors so make sure you goto the 3rd floor also. There's a cool Asian exhibit displaying different cultures like Vietnamese, Korean, etc.

I did this excursion 13 years ago. I remember it being fun, but now I have kids. So we decided to…read morego again with friends visiting from out of town. It really was so fun!! We took the first boat out and it was not very crowded. We were able to spread out over several windows. The kids were entranced! They excitedly pointed out huge trevally, sharks, and pretty reef fish. We even saw three graceful spotted eagle rays. This tour has expanded since I went last with a few new sections of artificial reef, which will be amazing in a few years of the ocean taking them over. They have sections of two airplanes which is where we saw the dozing sharks. The best part of course is the two ship wrecks. I've dove these and done the tour. The sub is close enough to enjoy the wreck without being a diver. His diving was really impressive. They gave us plenty of passes to see as much as we could at 100 feet. Narration was good and informative if a little loud. Absolutely recommend this tour!

Outstanding! Super fun ride, saw sunk ships and planes and dolphins! Will def do it again! Worth…read moreevery penny!

I frequent Oahu once a year, so I've done majority of the popular activities on the island over the…read moreyears. I was seeking to try something new, thus I decided to give Nocturnal Adventures a try. It first started out with a small tour along the coast to observe some sea life. We respectfully encountered multiple Hawaiian sea turtles. After that, we paddled over to view the fireworks. Watching the fireworks from the ocean on the light up paddle board felt like a movie. This experience was undeniably the coolest thing I did during my trip!!!! Another positive to mention is that, if you love cute photos, they take such great photos of you during the experience!!!

One of the best things I did during my Oahu trip!…read more I paid for a lot of different activities on my trip that didn't quite feel worth it, but doing the Friday night paddleboarding with Nocturnal Adventures was DEF worth it :) Got to enjoy the beautiful sunset while out on the ocean and see some turtles in the water!! Loved being able to basically have a private viewing spot for the fireworks as well! Had so much fun and got some incredible photos too. Highly recommend this experience!!

This AMAZING kid centered, super creative, art studio provides a fun and safe environment where…read morechildren can explore their creativity while having fun doing it. They offer weekly classes as well as private parties. As a parent, one of the elements I enjoy the most is the break I get from having to think and plan a fun and creative activity to do with my son (almost 5y/o). They take care of EVERYTHING here and do it so well. I can just drop my son off and then come back to pick him up at the end of his class. I get to have my cake, and eat it too! Of course, my son absolutely loves it and I've noticed his confidence increase from working with the teachers here so we will continue to come back. Also, other parents may want to know they have nicely managed their COVID precautions (mask wearing, sanitizing, etc.) so it feels safe and clean. Seriously give it a shot and you'll see what I mean.

Love this new place for kids to express themselves and create ART it's located in the cozy and…read morelush Manoa neighborhood ... right past Serg's Mexican food and before the Fire Station in the blue bldg on the left hand side. All the details about parties, classes, camps, after school classes, homeschool classes, etc are on their website. We were invited to a 10th Birthday party here and it was so nice ... they have a comfortable setting for the parents, activities planned for the kids, and in 2 hours plus the kids had a blast and went home with their creations ! Lunch and cake were able to be brought in and bathrooms right next to the room the two ladies running the place were so kind and creative! Definitely recommend checking Oahu Bright Lab out ... maybe we will see you there Aloha

Came for a field trip on a promising sunny Tuesday morning only for it to start pouring as we were…read morewrapping up a netting activity at the stream. As we made our way back to the picnic tables before heading to the meadow, our thoughtful guide handed out ponchos for the children which kept them from getting even more soaked. With no end of the rain subsiding, we continued on with catching crickets and other insects in the tall grass, and finished with a semi-slippery hike up above the stream. Overall, I would come here again rain or shine. Not only was it educational for the kids, but for the adults as well.

An amazing place to attend a birthday party. On a nice day the weather worked out perfectly with…read moresoft breezes and sunny skies. We really lucked out. Six wooden picnic tables overlooking the stream. A refrigerator to store the cake and drinks. Sinks for handwashing. Areas for kids to run around and play. The teacher guide Pauline was so patient. Pauline was there to help with taking kids on a hike, craft making activities and a trip to the river for fishing. The small hike was manageable. Craft making was a way for kids to be creative. Fishing for krill and toads was a way for the kids to burn excess energy. Bring sunscreen and lotsa bug repellent! Such a fun event outdoors and a learning experience even for the adults!

Me and my friend came here for a girl's day and we had so much fun! Upon entering, you can change…read moreto their cute Hello Kitty slippers. Kelly was very helpful in explaining everything too, from the different nail polishes to all the cute accessories you can pick for your nails. You can choose to either do your natural nails or press-on nails. We picked the press-on nails, so we can keep them longer and wear them for special occasions! We also got some inspo and suggestions on the colors and decorations we can use. Kelly explained to us what we had to do with the nails, including putting on the base coats and what to do with each jewelries. She was so patience with us and even talked stories with us! We had so much fun just decorating our press-on nails together! After you're done, you can take cute pictures in their photobooth too! They provide props you can wear for the pictures and the lighting was just perfect! It's also BYOB, which will be perfect for a girl's night, bachelorette party or even a date! It's appointment only, so be sure to book your appointment now!

If you're looking for a unique fun experience in Waikiki, definitely check out Bejewel Your Nails!…read moreIt's centrally located in the Waikiki shopping plaza (same building as the Stix food hall) on the 3rd floor. They validate parking which is a huge plus since parking in Waikiki can be expensive/difficult to find. It's a super cute DIY nail shop with tons of Sanrio themed items. As soon as you walk in, there's super cute Sanrio backdrops to take photos in front of, Sanrio bags/merch for purchase, and you start your experience wearing hello kitty socks and slippers (optional but highly recommend). After you enter the shop, you can decide whether you want to do their basic package of gel nails + unlimited nail stickers or you can do their upgraded package to have unlimited charms and gems and sparkles. I recommend choosing their unlimited charm bar because they have so many cute items to decorate your nails with! The nail shop is a little different than your typical nail salon. Here, you'll choose your polish (they now have Japanese gel!) and then Kelly (the owner) will teach you how to apply the gel polish on yourself. That's right, it's all DIY but Kelly is a very good teacher. I don't like applying my own nail polish but I found the experience super easy with her guidance. Once you've decided on your nail colors, you can choose from a huge array of stickers or charms to decorate with. Depending on whether you're using the nail stickers or the charms will be a different process but both super simple. And since it's all gel polish, there's little wait time so you can enjoy your nails as soon as you're done! What a perfect way to start your vacation in Oahu! Oh, and the best part? It's BYOB so bring some bottles and your girlfriends and have an amazing time doing your nails together! Kelly plays music for you in the shop but you can request to connect your phone to the Bluetooth speaker and play your own jams! Overall, it's a super cute and fun experience so I would recommend to check it out!

Cute little Waikiki Aquarium that's perfect for a quick stop, especially with a baby or young kids…read more It takes about an hour to get through the aquarium. Entry is only $12, which feels like a great deal for what you get. It's on the smaller side, but still really entertaining. We loved seeing a monk seal swimming around, along with tons of seahorses, jellyfish, a couple sharks, and lots of colorful fish. We even spotted a humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa, which was a fun Hawaii highlight. Only downside was getting bitten by mosquitoes inside, which was a bit annoying. Otherwise, we had a really good time and would recommend it as an easy, affordable activity in Waikiki.

This was my second visit to the Waikiki Aquarium. I love visiting aquariums and this aquarium…read morethough small it is very unique compared to other aquariums I have visited. The Waikiki Aquarium - is affordable, and focuses on local sea life. I have been to many aquariums with all the same fish. Most of the sea life here are smaller such as fish, jellies, sea horses but they do have a rescue Hawaiian Monk Seal in a large outdoor area. I was 13 the first time I went to this aquarium with my grandparents and I was so captivated by the sea dragons - this was the first place I ever saw them. I still have the stuffed one they bought me on that visit. My boyfriend also commented that he enjoyed this aquarium because it is focused on the local sea life. They are currently having some construction to expand and add some additional exhibits but overall it was one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend especially if you have younger children as it isn't a huge aquarium but alot of local sea life.