Majestic! This statue represents WWII combat swimmers and commemorates the birthplace of the U.S…read more Navy's Underwater Demolition Teams. If you like history, the Navy or Navy SEALS, this is worth a moment of appreciation.

This is truly one of the best holiday craft fairs on the island. From the quality of the goods, to…read morethe overall atmosphere. It's an enjoyable event every year.

I'm embarrassed to say this is the first time I've ever been to this fair, simply because I don't…read morehave a car. Today a friend with a car picked me and one other friend up and off we went. We first stopped at Windward Mall to check out their event, then moved onto Lanikai. We got there around 2:00pm (they were open until 3:00) so we made our way around to the various vendors. One of my friends purchased a couple of great finds for her apartment, so it made our trip worthwhile. The vendors were all very friendly and some had sweet dogs to pet.

It was raining and it was muddy! It was exactly what I signed up for. The course this year was…read moreabout 3.6 miles long. The first mile was brutal and the muddiest. I couldn't exactly run through the mud because my shoes would sink so far down. It was a great workout! They have obstacle courses throughout-- like a big slide, over and unders, monkey bar things, tire obstacles, and climbing on the beach. The combination of people that go are super awesome. You have military people, groups dressed up, families, and those people who like to just scream randomly! They gave oranges and bananas at the end for all race finishers. MONSTER gave out some drinks for free too. I usually don't drink that, but the zero sugar ones tasted pretty good. It was great to see the yelp family there too. Yelp had a booth that took your picture at the end! If you plan on doing this-- wear your bathing suit underneath. Wear knee high socks (if you don't wear pants) and I recommend bringing a towel, change of clothes with you and flip flops. You have the option to hose off all the mud/dirt at the end. Oh and I borrowed duct tape from some nice strangers. (Thank you to them!) The website and information packet say don't use duct tape on your shoes, but it's necessary if you want to keep your shoes from sticking in the mud. Overall it's a fun run! I only ran parts of it, yet managed to finish in the top 25 for the women's division. So if I can do it-- you can too!

Had a great time. Super muddy due to all the rain. Great workout even though I couldn't run the…read morewhole thing...not sure if anyone actually can with all the water and the wait to go through some of the obstacles. Male sure you bring a towel, a change of clothes and some flip flops for the end.

My second time here and it always gets better. The views are breathtaking, the crew is amazing, and…read morethe experience unforgettable. You experience "aloha" and "ohana" while working the "Aina". Definitely coming back.

It's awesome what they are doing here. They upkeep the land and teach future generations about how…read morethe land was taken cared of in traditional Hawaiian ways. I was lucky to have the opportunity to come here with my school and with my nephew's school. From kalo plants to other Hawaiian plants, there are wonderful things to see here. I especially liked how there were fish swimming in the taro patches. Not sure if you can park inside, but there are places to park right outside. Be careful of falling coconuts from the tree in front.

Beautiful! A misty day is THE TIME to visit! It lets you see the swirling winds (using the mist)…read moreas they come up the ridge line. Its is really cool! (No really, you'll need a jacket.) The views are incredible! The park is quite beautiful! (Tip: Understand the historical significance of the warring Hawaiian tribes and thus park before you come to see it.)

We had family visiting from the mainland and since their hotel wasn't ready and they never went to…read morePali decided to take them there which they really enjoyed also because they are watching the Hawaii series with Jason Mamoa. The Park is well kept and they have parking meters self pay for visitors, if you're kamaina or military no parking fee. No restrooms

The perfect place to stop and take in some of the beauty of Hawaii's lush greenery and beautiful…read moreocean views. Here you will find a memorial to the woman warriors who fought in 1795, the remains were looted, then removed and studied and finally reburied here in a place fondly remembered as Halealoha Haleamau.

While driving around the island, we stopped off at the Pali Highway Scenic Lookout…read more The day was overcast and windy. But it was wonderful to read about the history of this spot. It was wonderful to see Kailua and Kaneohe! It's a nice stop to check out.

Must do when you're in Kailua! Amazing chocolate and a wonderful experience!…read more Locally grown goodness!

This experience was really cool, the cacao tea was amazing and the samples were great, all the…read morechocolate was so rich. I would definitely recommend to anyone. They also have a lot of variety to choose from which is nice.

Took a morning tour of this beautiful historic oasis tucked away in a hidden neighborhood of…read moreKaneohe. Katheryn was an absolute delight who shared with us her passion and knowledge for the beauty, heart and soul of this piece of paradise. Talk about a "off the road" treasure. This was truly an unique experience. More adults and photographers need to come and capture the historic significance of this hidden gem. At one time there were 400 fishponds. Now less than 30. Im always looking for places to take guests for discovery. I was amazed it took me 30 years to visit this..yet it took a Kaneohe resident 60 years! Better late than never. Want a covid free experience in the open air, with an easy light stroll around a fishpond? Try this place. Ask for Katheryn, you wont be disappointed! Support and always respect..Native Hawaii culture and history.

FTR! Chee! Anyways, I came over to the Waikalua Loko for a service learning project that I did with…read moremy work group. Waikalua Loko is a fishpond, a much smaller one compared to the more popular Heeia fishpond further up in Kaneohe. It is located on road past Puohala Elementary School until you reach the fork in the road -go left and follow dirt road to the end. Anyways, there are many fishponds that still need some aloha and preservation in the Kaneohe area and I am glad that there are efforts being done for Waikalua Loko. If you are a school group, volunteer group, or any kind of group in general that is looking for volunteer opportunities, Waikalua Loko is definitely one that is in dire need! Before exploring the fishpond, we started with an 'oli followed by a great educational and informational session about the fishpond and even Kaneohe in general. After gaining more knowledge about the fishpond, we spend an hour or so doing some beach clean up work. You will get wet and dirt that is for sure. Make sure your bring the essential sunscreen, water, food, change of clothes, and proper footwear! If you want to just get away and serve the 'aina, the land, please consider Waikalua Loko fishpond! It is an asset to Hawaii and the island the 'Oahu in efforts to preserve Native Hawaiian cultural preservation!

This is a review of the Manoa Christmas Parade 2015…read more It has been many moons since we took da kid to the Manoa parade when he was a squirt. In those days, the parade was relatively short, less than 30 minutes as I recall. My how things have changed. This year we took our little fur ball princess to da parade, and boy was she in awe of the festivities. The parade now seems to run close to an hour and there appears to be a more diverse group of marchers. From school bands to financial institutions, and all groups in between, the Manoa Christmas Parade, because it is on less busy streets, has a more neighborhood and personal feel as compared to say, the Kaimuki Christmas parade. A highlight of the parade has to be Mrs. Claus, rocking away on her chair as she passes the crowd in the back of her vintage truck. This is a clever take on the Claus tradition, something the crowds seem to look forward to. Another highlight was this year's Grand Marshall and Lion Stanley Takamine. Way to go Lion Stan! Many thanks to all who participated in this great parade institution in beautiful Manoa Valley to the delight of the many families who lined the streets watch. Happy holidays to everyone!

So why 5 stars? Well duh this is where I live (so yeah I am probably biased). We are a small…read morecommunity with a rich unique history (i said HISTORY so all you burglars go Kahala or something). While we can no longer can leave our doors unlocked, neighbors know each other and still talk to one another and look out for each other. Parks: 5/5. Manoa District Park. Huge park with tables and places to dispose of your coal if you decide to grill (Longs and Safeway is just down the road if you forget something). A baseball field, a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts are just a few things available here. Library. 3/5. Manoa Library. Currently in a small temporary location. There is a totally brand new library currently under construction sure to be a 5 star location when it does open. Shopping & Dining. 4/5. Manoa Shopping Center & surrounding shops. With so many restaurants ranging from healthy (Andy's) to not so healthy (McDonald's) they is sure to be something for everyone. Schools. 5/5. Manoa Elementary & Noelani Elementary. Great schools with great parent involvement. Their seasonal craft fairs are super awesome. I know I have missed some stuff, but I am sure you can see why we have a great community worthy of 5 stars. #Yelp 365 007/365 Date Visited: Everyday

This is such an authentic spot...I have had my 10th dinner here…read more *to be honest (sometimes I'm not even hungry, yet the hospitality and chef's make it feel like home) Mark, the owner is always present and Gabriel holds shit dooooooown

Super disappointed on an old favorite…read more Tonight for my anniversary, I went to Baci Bistro bistro in Kailua. We are club members there and I have never had a bad meal But today, I was so disappointed in my experience We arrived at 4:56 for a 5 PM reservation The doors were open. The tables were set, and I walked up to the hostess and let her know we had arrived.. She advised me that we were early and that she would ask the waiter if it was OK to seat us early. (EARLY !???? 4 minutes!????) Ok - I thought this was strange, but kept my mouth shut and was seated after she came back and told us the waiter would serve us, even though we were early We let them know we were club members and as a member of the club, you pay $50 a month and your first visit each month you get a complementary bottle of House wine. So I asked what the house Chardonnay was and ordered a bottle.. When we ordered our meals, I ordered the risotto with peas and shrimp, but asked if I could substitute the shrimp for scallops. This is not the first time I have done this, in the past the Manager had recommended this to me as a good substitution since I don't like shrimp.. The waiter took our order and left and then came back and informed me that shrimp is less expensive than scallops and so there would be an up charge of $11 And so I asked, so what you're saying is I'm going to pay the $25.95 for the risotto and another $11 for scallops? And he said yes. OK whatever they've never charged me before but that is fine. Our meals came and I got three scallops, each smaller than the size of a quarter. Really!!???? instead of giving me 7 to 10 shrimp you are giving me three tiny scallops and charging me $11 extra.??!! But it was my anniversary and I didn't wanna ruin the evening so, OK fine. We eat our meals and we're ready to check out when the waiter came with our ticket and the bottle of wine was being charged with a 30% discount. I explained that as club members our bottle of wine should be free, and he said he had called the owner and the owner said / no it's only 30% off. And so I asked for the Manager. The manager said he also spoke with the owner and the bottle was supposed to be 30% off. So I brought up their website and showed them their own offering that if you are a club member you pay $50 a month to be a club member and the reward is that you get a free bottle of House wine every month. When you click on "learn more "it restates it again that every month you get one free bottle of House wine with your first visit. It is August 4, this is my first visit this month!! After much to do, the manager adjusted my ticket and I paid and we left. It wasn't until I got to my car that I realized that when I clicked on 20% tip, it calculated that automatically as $35 But my bill was only $120 So I got cheated on that too!!! I have never been so disappointed, this has always been an excellent restaurant with excellent food and somewhere that I always take people when they come to visit us. I felt very cheated and miss handled today.. what a disappointment! I never even got an apology from the manager after he realized the mistake. I'm sad to have to cross them off the refer people here list! Too bad