wow just wow!!! must visit, fun for the whole family. we've…read morecelebrated both my boys 10th bday here. the obstacle course is so much fun. the food is delicious plus coffee and bar with a great view and table hang out. but most importantly THE STAFF is outstanding! The customer service is 5 stars! I had a little Hiccup with my plans and they were so kind and understanding and helped me through it with grace and kindneas. Leah was one of our helpers thank you Leah for making my little dudes birthday magical.

I have tried to come to Wai Kai 3 times in the last two months…read more Reserved a 5pm surf session with a friend and got a call a few hours prior saying that we were the only people who are scheduled and canceling our session because we didn't have a minimum of 5 people. My daughter wanted to come to the obstacle course with her friends. We showed up at 4pm on a Friday, they said the girls can't swim because they close at 430pm. We decided to come back at 1:30pm the next day to arrive and be told the entire place is booked for a private event. Don't waste your time. Go beach.

This place is definitely worth going at least once, even as a local! We had more fun than we…read moreexpected. The customer service I experience from registering and setting our visit up over the phone was excellent. Registered for Kama'aina and was given the Memorial Day Buy 2 explorer passes get 1 free! Even more so worth the trip. My only gripe is the surfing experience is EXPENSIVE. As much as I would love for my family and I to get on there. It's just such a rip off for our entire family to take part. They have a good variety of food and drinks offered - way better than the water park. Prices are also reasonable - as expected but not outrageous. The bathrooms are nice and clean. They offer locker rental for $10 with a $5 refund upon returning of the keys. They also have a more "luxury" locker room experience for $20. But you don't need it; they offer showers and changing tents outside, on the side of the coffee bar. Good idea to go before they open the course at 10am so you can check in and snag a good seating area for your group. Our items and wagon were safe even when we were all in he water. The only thing for us is the water...as locals we are not a fan of the fresh water experience. I haven't stopped thinking about how it's treated if so...And my son didn't care much about it while we were there, but once we left he said he didn't wanna go back or have his party there anymore because he thinks the water is dirty. There is fish in there, from small ones too you can see; to some bigger ones out when you do some exploring.

After attending a 5 hour kid birthday party at Wai Kai the kids were exhausted, burnt and smiling…read moreear to ear. This place has rental cabanas, bentos for purchase, soft drinks, and just hours of play. The kids are equipped with life vests and there are lifeguards stationed everywhere. The floats are like huge bouncers anchored in an inlet. The water is not crystal clear but a bit murky. There are tons of tiny guppies and dragonflies. The kids just love the ability to climb, swing, and launch themselves from inflatable towers and bridges! Truly an adventure! Note though that kids should be chaperoned in the water with an adult and some play structures are not suitable for the little one. However, this is an interesting place to spend the day in the water!

Exclusive beach club members only. Beautiful lagoon which is 25% salt water and 75% fresh water…read more They have free kayaks and SUP boards to use, umbrellas, lounge chairs, picnic area, gas bbq and shower. Kind of hard to see the sign so we got a little lost at first and ended up down by the golf driving range. So nice not to get harassed by homeless people or worry about car break ins.

Private man made lagoon for Hoakalei residents. We attended a birthday party here and it was so…read moremuch fun!!! They have so many different water activities that everyone could use: Canoes, paddle boards, water trampoline, slide, and a bike paddle board. They provide life vests for everyone of all ages so its safe and fun! We all had such a great time. It was a super relaxing day with the family. Everyone who enters must sign a waiver form.

This review is going to be hard to put into words. It was absolutely incredible! I've only surfed…read moreonce before, when I was a teenager at a beach that didn't really have any waves. But this experience totally changed my mind about surfing. Kekoa was an amazing instructor who helped us get the hang of it right away. I wish I could have stayed longer, but it was my last day on the island and what a way to end our trip.

I took my team to the Kekoa Cazimero Surf Experience, and we had such an amazing time. Our…read more10-person team's skill level ranged from surfers to those who had never set foot on a surfboard before. Kekoa made us all feel comfortable and gamified the experience with a bit of friendly competition. All the staff were so friendly, and the facility was impeccably clean. We all laughed so hard our ribs hurt, and learned some new skills. Afterwards, we made a day of it and grabbed delicious Pizza, salads, and beers in a cabana overlooking the ocean. I enjoyed the experience so much that I have since brought my kids.

My family had a great time on a kayaking trip with Avery our guide. She explained everything well…read moreand was patient with our crew of 5. We did the trip to Moku Popoia which was perfect for getting to experience being out on the water as well as learning about the area. KBA had everything we needed for the trip from wet bags to a shop to snag any gear that we may have forgotten. The area is a great spot to experience a cool part of the island with solid food options close by and having beach access.

We book the guided Kayak excursion to The Mokes on every trip to Oahu. We enjoy the exercise,…read moreviews, and different experiences with the different guides on every trip. Even though we have done this excursion many times, there's always a twist. On our latest adventure, we got to see five monk seals, with two of them playing in the ocean like little puppies. We had a good group and had time to do extra things on this trip. Our guide, Tupre, made it a fun and interesting tour, throwing in historical and additional wildlife information. This experience solidified our decision to book Kailua Beach Adventures on our next trip to Oahu.

When we were looking for surfing lessons on Oahu, Mickeys Surf School stood out to us. Lots of…read morepositive reviews of how he worked with families, and reasonable prices. We are so glad we went with Mickey. Mickey was really amazing with our kids. They tend to be shy, but he was so friendly and they had fun with him almost instantly. It was their first surf lesson, and they had a blast. It was one of the best highlights of our visit. Our kids love telling people about it. Great instructior, great lesson, and great experience for a good price! Thank you, Mickey! Can't wait to return someday.

Our experience with Mickey made our trip. He introduced my 4-year old to surfing in such a gentile…read moreand thoughtful way, ensuring a safe and positive experience. We scouted out all the options for instructors and Mickey is by far the best and highest quality. In our case, he also went out of his way to share his time early in the morning to allow for best possible conditions. My son came out of the experience with a new friend, asking when he gets to surf with Mickey again. He also had a creative Go Pro set up that documented the whole experience. Mickey is special and has a natural way with kids (and people). We are so thankful we met him, let alone surfed with him.

Nyle was an amazing guide! We had such a great time! She was super accommodating and helped my…read moresister who was nervous to snorkel and she stayed by her side the entire time. We saw fish and even got to see two turtles!! Definitely would recommend!!!

I feel like we lucked into having the best experience of all the people we saw in Hanauma Bay that…read moreday. Nyle was the difference maker - I felt sorry for everyone else who only got to see what was in close. She showed us so much more and we had a great time. Nyle was everything you'd want in a guide and she even sent us great photos and videos afterward. If you aren't going to snorkel with Nyle, I would recommend doing something else.

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.

I recently visited Honolulu Reiki for a craniosacral massage, and it was the best investment in…read moremyself and in my soul. There was a slight issue with scheduling online, so Jacqueline texted me late at night, which I sincerely appreciated because it would not have been fun to drive all the way to Hawaii Kai to find out I couldn't get the massage. It wasn't a massage like you would get from a massage therapist, but rather the modality has to do with energy healing. Everyone's experience highly varies depending on a multitude of factors, but if you believe that reiki healing is what you need, then see my friends at Honolulu Reiki. It's not cheap, but what is self-care worth to you?

I met Jacquelyn through my brother had a couple distance reiki sessions with her and felt a…read moredifference. So I decided to take a reiki level 1 class from her. She is very knowledgeable of reiki and she has an awesome energy. Best I can describe it is confidently loving. The class was great just me and another for that particular class we both came out satisfied with the course. I recommend a session from Jacquelyn. She will put your mind and body at ease.

It was our first time surfing and we were comfortable and had so much fun…read more Coach and the entire team was amazing. I was the oldest in the group (including my kids) and Coach and Ryan were super attentive and ensured that I didn't get hurt and enjoyed myself. The team promoted connection that made the entire group of first time surfers and total strangers comfortable and supporting each other. From the time we checked in until the check out, every staff member was friendly and professional.

Excellent communication, rate quoting and responsiveness. Helped me with available times, getting…read morethe lesson booked and getting the payment paid, all in a time-sensitive way since I arrived in Oahu on Monday, was staying the week, but hadn't made advance bookings. Emily made sure all my questions were answered, advising what to wear (I asked), and what to bring to the beach, versus leave up at the shop. Amazing!! Some downsides: it's a BIG group! Even though we got semi-private lesson (1 instructor for the 2 of us), you're still taking the lesson amidst the rest of the "school"(...which for us, was 2 school buses filled with students. Maybe 25 people?) You're then all having your lesson in the same area of water, so imagine 30 beginners all on surf boards confined to a limited area on the water. I didn't love this part. You're assigned an instructor (and each of course has his/her own personality). The instructors were all great: coaching you through the positions, picking the waves for you, pushing you off into them to gather speed, and calling out when to "paddle" then "up". But each instructor inherently comes with a personality and if you get a less aggressive one, you might end up waiting for all the other students to get their turn before you get to go. Then (this part was unexpected)...you have to win all the way across, to get out of the "surf lane" of all 25 beginner surfers, before you can win back out to get in line for your next try. It was a lot of swimming for not a lot of surf trials which really tires you out. By 5 runs, I'd had enough. I have had one lesson before (which I absolutely LOVED!!) but it wasn't as part of a big school, it was just me, and one other student, and the instructor. And there was no 25-50 ft "surf lane" that you had to swim across after each attempt to get out of the way of the other students. this extra swimming ate into a lot of surfing time I think. Anyway, good experience, but I wouldn't do it again in this way. Actually, I'm not even sure I'd do it again at all. I ended up buying the photo footage because I'm so sure I'm off surfing now...so might as well buy the photos, as I'll probably never do it again. That's not how I felt after my 1st experience a few years ago in a different format.