Easy access parking lot for restaurants and businesses here…read more Safe environment. Pay before you leave with credit card.

Keeping it Kaimuki…read more.. Makes it possible between the two Kaimuki Municipal Parking lots along Waialae Ave as one of the larger gated lot is the standard municipal rate of $0.75 which is much more reasonable versus the convenient street parking metered rates though are much more difficult to find as circling around blocks can be time consuming located between 11th and 12th Ave with entrance from both streets and you pay at any kiosk in the lot before exiting making it easy for you to enjoy the various merchants in the area. The other smaller lot is located between 12th Ave and Koko Head Ave which is also a Municipal lot which is the one that has been recently renovated and is now a lovely smooth surface is slightly different as it's not gated and payment is by meter it is much smaller and though both does offer a great rate and alternative parking choices it does seem to be the favorite option versus the difficult search on busy Waialae Ave. Thank you!

Postal Services in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawai'i…read more.. I saw Irene M. check in at this Koko Head Post Office and thought, "i never noticed this Post Office before!" Let's check it out! The reviews warned everyone that it's a cozy place... yes, they're correct! As soon as I was organized enough, I drove over and parked in the paid parking lot behind the building since the metered street parking was full. The reviews warned everyone that it's a cozy place... yes, they're correct! There were two female clerks. Each of them was helping a customer... not bad! There are long lines at other post offices! Soon, it was my turn! The helpful, polite clerk was very efficient and explained everything as she went through my pile. Thank you very much for telling me that my friends should receive the mail by December 24th! Whew! Just made it!

Cozy place that has it all…read more.. Almost all if they had the self serve kiosk I'd be a regular at this Kaimuki location where it's almost hidden amongst the many biz it's surrounded by which is very easy to miss but with the OG blue mailbox that's placed right outside it does give the nostalgia of the days we mailed our seasonal items. With that I did need to send a box to a friend and needed a box which of course they have besides the generic I love the priority mail box packaging with the flat rate makes it easy to put whatever you need which was there for me along with the prices of what each box are. Right beside that they do have a area where you're able to pack/write or do whatever you need all nice and clean where I noticed a buck of flowers and noticed that they were pens...lol! regular ballpoint and sharpies as well that was a lovely touch to have but there was one thing that I did forget...tape...sigh! There was no line at all and I could've shipped my items but one little major bump in plans that made me frustrated but know that I have a convenient spot outside of the busy locations is here and love that it's a local residential spot. Thank you!

Library services in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I had some time between appointments, so I went to explore Kaimuki Public Library. It's been a very long time since I last visited. I forgot that the entrance to the free parking lot is on Harding Avenue. There's some stairs to climb to the entrance facing Koko Head Avenue. I got a space in the shade (from the building) since it was late afternoon! Inside, it was nicely air-conditioned and had a convenient restroom. The right side was the Children's area and the left side housed Adult reading material. I was so happy to find the book that I was looking for! I was able to use the self checkout machine, but there was a line for human assistance. I needed to "desensitize" my book so that the alarm wouldn't go off. I sat at a table to read and a staff approached me and said that he was able to help me now. I told him I could just sit and read a bit... the book was getting good! I heard the warning announcement... fifteen minutes until closing. I decided to head on out and desensitized my book on the way out. Downstairs, in the meeting room, there was a program going on! How to make Pasta Jewelry - for free! I actually didn't use any pasta, but made a bracelet with all kinds of beads - even glow-in-the-dark stars! I always wanted to make a red, gold, and black bracelet! LOL! Anyway, it was a very productive experience! I found two things that I didn't expect to find! I'll be back!

What a great library!!! In general I feel Oah'u has a really terrific library system- pretty old…read moreschool, but that's AOK. Kaimuki's branch is nicely organized and has a good array of activities for children.

If you're naturally paranoid of cops like I am, these guys will freak you the hell out!…read more No one told me about how cops in Hawaii can use their own personal vehicles. Wow, that was a surprise. Normal looking family car one minute, then the next minute the guy lights me up. What the hell? You can't tell where the dang cops are until they're all up in your business. Not cool. And no one told me how the cops in the actual marked cruisers drive around with their blue lights on. Like, all the time. I guess some police departments do this as a safety policy. But I had never heard of that before visiting Hawaii. Every time a cop got behind me with his lights on I thought I was being pulled over, so I'd immediately start looking for somewhere to hide my stash. OK, so I didn't really have any stash to hide, but having a cop with his lights on behind me reminded me of back in the day when I did. So, see officer, no disrespect intended. I'm just writing this little review so mainlanders that come after me will know the score. Mikey C says: Must be because I had a flu for Christmas And I'm not feeling up to par It increases my paranoia Like looking at my mirror and seeing a police car

Today I had the pleasure of making first contact with the famous Honolulu Poice Department, Waikiki…read moreBeach station. Im from Los Angeles, CA. I went to station with hopes of trading work patches but unfortunately got left outside the door with an incredibly rude "No, we dont do that". Ive been to numerous departments worldwide and all of them graciously take me in as a work professional. Believe me when I say, THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT IS SO UNWELCOMING, and RUDE. It looks they rather work on they tan then help tourists and or fellow LEO with a request. Happy to I won't be visiting that or another station in Hawaii ever again because they'll be just the same. Tourists, if you need help ask the LOCALS not the police. Thank you for nothing Honolulu Poice Department.

Quick, easy, courteous service. Plenty free parking. Beats going to the post office.read more

"Best Kept Secret", although it might not be after writing this. I emailed them to set up an…read moreappointment and there were numerous dates and times available unlike libraries and satellites. School wasn't in session so I could park right in front of the Olapa building. (Campus has changed since attending there 50 years ago.) Take the elevator down and the office is on your left. Julie assisted me and I was in and out in about 10 minutes.

They have a great space here that makes it conducive to studying. I was also surprised that they…read morehave a second floor which is mainly used for meetings. Very beautiful interior as well as private study rooms that I think students can reserve. Everything is within walking distance and located conveniently near Diamond Head.

Monday through Thursday effective Feb 1'st 2021 the bookstore hours are 1000-1400 except holidays…read more They have a Starbucks inside but you cannot use gift cards there because it's not technically a Starbucks. Great service! I am glad to be able to rent books.

Kaimuki Reservoir ruins are a State Historic Site, that served as a water collection cistern for…read morethe surrounding neighborhood. The 14 foot tall circular reservoir was built in 1898 of volcanic rock and cement. It is unclear when the reservoir was retired. According to the Historic Hawaii Foundation, the reservoir is the only structure of its kind on the Islands. At some point, a small entrance (hole) was broken into one side of the reservoir. Today, the dry reservoir holds an old basketball court and a shelter area. The property is chained off and has not had much upkeep. Most of the reservoir wall stands, but the grounds are in need of some love. A historic plaque is needed to help visitors understand the importance of the site. If those walls could talk, I suspect there are stories. There is no parking area to view the site, but a small amount of street parking is available.

Nice place to relax. Lots of grass. Two main ponds and the bandstand is next to it. Went for a…read morecrafts fair- kind of small but nice to see the park. Right next to the ocean. Named after the Hawaiian queen. Lots of banyan trees there

Just a slightly sweet escape from Waikiki without venturing too far and still get a touch of a…read morebeach view and the space to do any outdoorsy activity. Parking is literally next to impossible especially on the one way street there's very little room to double park without holding up the procession though there are many many street parking it's a matter of luck finding one. Prior to covid pandemic this enormous park did host many events and activity though the bandstand is a great place for entertainment as there are lots of seating which is quite nostalgic as it's been awhile personally since I've been here. Today was quite an adventure as we finally got to do an in-person Susan G Komen Race for the Cure, amazing event and the perfect location. Thank you!

Found this not as popular lookout spot at Diamond Head. It doesn't have as good of views as other…read morespots around it. Kāhala Lookout mainly looks in the other direction towards the east coast of O'ahu. Basic looking. This is okay for before going to other places. An easy to get to place once you're at the Diamond Head entrance. It's not quite all the way on top of the monument. This is before getting to the tunnel. Good place to view the neighborhood. That's where the famous Kāhala Hotel & Resort is, as well as the first maker of Hawaiian shirts. Seems as if the view isn't that good. There's not as much to see as at the top of Diamond Head and its more famous lookout. Get here much of the same way as when going to Diamond Head. It's located just before the tunnel. This is kind of like a pit stop on the way to the too or wherever.

You heard about the Diamond head lookout being a short 2 mile hike so you decided to head over. You…read moreget through the tunnel and find out you're getting turned away because you didn't know you need to reserve a time slot to hike Diamond Head. Well Lahala Lookout is your consolation prize, you don't have to go back out that tunnel with your head held down in shame, this decent little lookout is right across from the tunnel. Maybe you don't want to pay $10 for parking & $5 for the Diamond Head hike, good news this lookout is free. Besides the limited parking right next to the lookout not sure where else nearby you can park for free, but we stayed by the beach resorts near the Sheraton and it was a little over a 2 mile walk to get here. Afterwards we took one of the buses that go down Diamond Head RD (I believe it was his 21) back to the resorts. $3 a ride, or $7 for a day pass on the bus.