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.

Absolutely stunning view! Took around 20min to get there from Waikīkī beach with no trafficread more

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

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

If you're heading there on the H3 you'll be going through the Tetsuo Harano tunnel. As kids we'd…read moreonly have access via the Pali and it was a challenge who could hold their breath the entire distance through the mountain tunnel. You will need to turn on your lights then turn them off once out of the tunnel. The view of the mountains with lush vegetation and a chance sighting of a waterfall if it's been raining is always a thrill. Proceed through part of Kaneohe and follow the signs. Some folks like to go to Lanikai Beach or have shave ice where Barack Obama gives it a thumbs up. For us we just go for a joyride and end up at a delicious breakfast place as there are several on the Windward side of the Island. Hopefully you won't be in need of one but Castle Hospital is close by. Some people dream of living in Kailua but to purchase the real estate be prepared to dish out multi millions of dollars and more.

Touristing on the Island of Oahu…read more.. Kailua is a trendy town on the Windward side of the island. Most visitors stay in Honolulu which is on the South Shore. Kailua is north of Honolulu and Waikiki... about a half hours drive away... The most direct route would be through the Pali Tunnels. Some Hawaii residents think that Kailua is a tourist town. There are many things here that would attract out-of-towners - such as Kailua Beach and its ocean activities such as Stand Up Paddie Boarding and Kayaking. (Lanikai Beach is also beautiful and secluded.) Shopping would be another positive aspect of Kailua since there are many cute boutiques, big stores like Target; and necessities such as the US Post office, Foodland, Safeway, and Times Supermarkets, and credit unions like Aloha Pacific. As a resident, I enjoy Kailua for its foodie adventures. Besides Pieology, Over Easy, Uproll, Mahaloha Burger, Mother Bakery, and Boots and Kimos, there are small businesses like Agnes' Portuguese Bakery with fresh, hot malasadas; Baci Bistro with fine Italian cuisine; and Wilson Store with yummy snacks and refreshing shave ice. The Beet Box has healthy, delicious vegetarian options while Kaohao County Store serves deli sandwiches using Boar's Head quality products. Don't forget to go to the Farmer's Market on Sunday mornings at Pali Lanes and Thursday evenings at Kailua Town! It's really fun to go to Kailua. Sometimes it reminds me of Pasadena, California - especially areas where there's metered street parking... lol! Kailua usually has sunny and warm weather with cooling trade winds. It's no wonder why President Obama enjoys vacationing in Kailua!

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!

I'm not from this side of the island so we ended up getting a little lost. Yelp directions took us…read moreto the opposite end of Namoku street but we literally drove past it and around lol. It's close to Windward City Shopping center. If you're going down Koa Kahiko St., it's the first left onto Namoku st. Yelp directions made us turn left on Mealele st. Lol. Anywhos, the houses on this street really go all out. It was too cold to unbuckle all 3 keiki so we just strolled by slowly. Luckily no one was behind us! We ended up turning around to pass by a second time bc my middle child was just too stoked to see it again. We loved all of the creative decorations. My husband even pointed out the angry birds aimed at shooting what looked like Covid with a needle/vaccine I assume under the birds haha. Wish we caught Santa this time around but maybe next year!

Beautiful Lane of lights. 1 house was fully Lighted almost every inch was covered with Christmas…read more lights. 1st house on the corner as you entered had a seating area inviting everyone who wanted to pose - take pictures. Thank you to the residents for taking the time to light up your home to show that Aloha spirit through these rough Covid time. For five -10 minutes It felt normal, no worries - Jolly cheerful and festive. Mahalo nui loa - Mele Kalikimaka & Hauoli Makahiki hou

Most delicious iced mocha made with dark chocolate! Gorgeous ambience for doing some work in the…read moremorning too - now they are open at 7am weekdays! Mahalo Esau, Lucas & Danny!

Very friendly welcome. You can taste samples on your own or…read moresit at a counter with an employee explaining to you. We visited years ago when they were located above Cinnamons. Today we noticed the sign on the left and decided to visit them after our meal. Fancy, more room, very different more trendy vibe from before. You can even order beverages. Doc saw a sign that if you write a review and I had just posted on Yelp. Thanks Doc for treating us to coffee after lunch.

Best Italian restaurant on island!!! Got the garlic olio chicken. My gosh was it so ONO!!! The…read morechicken pieces are great sizes with the skin fried to perfection. Plus the garlic chunks mixed with linguine pasta and olio sauce is pure perfection. I'd come back over and over and over to get this dish again and again and again. Be sure to add a lot of parmesan cheese when the offer heehee. My parents and grandma got the veal linguine, veal on sauteed vegetables, and crab cakes which were crispy on the outside but soft and flavorful on the inside and the sauce paired super well with it. The veal dishes were solid too but nothing compared to my garlic olio chicken dish. It's a nice atmosphere that fits a nice dinner out vibe. Perfect for anniversaries, family dinner celebrations, or even if friends want to dress up and eat out. Service was great too. Definitely would come back and would recommend to friends. 5 stars!

I've been to this restaurant a dozen times in the past and have always had a decent experience. I…read moretook my family and mother-in-law on December 30th, however, and it was pretty miserable. Among the issues we encountered: * For two of the items we ordered off the menu, the server came back to our table to explain that the kitchen was "too busy" and as a result these items were not available. Neither was a complicated dish, they were simple appetizers. I've never heard this excuse at any restaurant before. What was especially annoying was that these were the two items ordered by my kids, both of whom are picky eaters on top of dietary restrictions, and therefore had limited options to begin with. * The menu says that substitutions are possible for a $3 charge. For a restaurant this expensive that's a little obnoxious, but fine, I was happy to pay it. Here again, we were told that the kitchen was "too busy" so they couldn't do any substitutions. That included the ridiculously simple request of putting a steak's sauce on the side rather than on top of the steak. I'm paying $55 for a 12-ounce steak and wanted to pay an additional $3 so that they didn't smother it in a sauce that my kid couldn't eat, but that was too much to ask, apparently. I ordered a steak for myself and asked if I could substitute a different vegetable, but this request got the same response: "too busy". I was even willing to pay the full cost of that vegetable as a side dish, but they were unwilling to accommodate. * When our steaks did arrive, my son's was literally almost raw. (In fairness, mine was a perfect medium rare.) I like rare steaks but this was ordered medium rare and was not even warm all the way through. It probably would be considered "blue rare" by standard definitions. * My wife paid $32 for the "scallops and shrimp" entree. It came with 3 scallops and 2 shrimp. Seriously? How is that a meal, much less a $32 meal? * We ordered three drinks (two glasses of wine and one cocktail). After 20 minutes of waiting, none had arrived. We needed to go up to the bar to order them there instead. * I very politely asked to speak to a manager so that I could explain our experience. I have restaurant industry experience and figured they needed to know about all of this. I was promised that a manager would call me within 2-3 days. It has been 6 weeks and I have not received a call. Needless to say, I'm not holding my breath. I won't ever be going back to Assaggio.