Love supporting locally run businesses! Ryken was so friendly, informative and non-pressuring when…read morewe were browsing through their Maui Jim and Oakley sunglasses.... he even told us how they can custom fit the sunglasses if they felt too loose or tight :) this new shop is in between Kailua Beach Adventures and Island Snow, great location in Kailua! Now we don't have drive into town to get our sunglasses! Super convenient!

When the Kailua location first opened up my sister found it after losing her Costa glasses. The…read moreowner was working the shop and gave us the royal treatment! We got our glasses shaped and fitted (even my Costas and I didn't buy them from him!) we also both got free lense cleaner and neck straps! His knowledge was far superior than sunglass hut where an hourly worker barely notices you over their phone. As a Living in Hawaii, I'm a Costa fanatic! Their selection is is amazing and they only carry the glass lenses. I should be a brand ambassador for Costa at this point! But, if you are in the need of sunglasses of any kind, don't hesitate to support a local business owner and head to HNL Sunglasses in Kailua!

Splash! Hawaii Kailua is my go to slippa store. They have a great selection of not only slippers…read morebut other footwear and accessories.

First time at Splash and I can't wait to go back! Jamie was so helpful and knowledgeable about the…read moreshop! Thank you Jamie!

Keeping it local…read more.. Always passed it but never really stopped by as this Kailua location is right across from Target is easy to spot as it's quite massive having several sections there is quite a bit to see here. Love that they have their own parking lots as well though not a lot of stalls its convenience not to search is always appreciated. What I came for was stickers...love what these local shops have as it's so colorful and creative and finding something different is a challenge but for me was finding them lol as usually you find it in the display case which wasn't the case and as I searched and searched it wasn't on any of the walls or shelves got me confused and wondering if they have any at all. The staff was quite busy as the store was crowded and hand folks lined up to pay I finally found them right against the wall beside the front door lol! Finding unique ones was nice even Kailua ones is cool including the local zip code was nice but I liked the floral prints which they didn't have much of but did have deals on multiple purchase was nice since I was doing that and was thrilled to have some stickers at a great deal as well. Keeping things local is always great and here you're sure to find that and more. Thank you!

I've been coming to HIC in Kailua for years. Every trip back to Hawaii, it's been one of those…read morestores I genuinely looked forward to visiting. Great selection, great surf culture and usually one of the easier stops on our itinerary. This visit completely changed my opinion. My wife wanted to browse, so I stayed toward the back with our two young kids to keep them occupied. We weren't creating a disturbance. We weren't opening merchandise. We were simply waiting while trying to keep two little ones entertained. Instead of feeling welcomed, we felt like we were being watched. Every few minutes it was another "Can I help you?" Not in a genuine, conversational way, but in a way that made it clear we were expected to either buy something immediately or leave. There was no warmth, no personality, no attempt to make the experience enjoyable. Just a room full of employees who seemed completely uninterested in customers beyond getting them out the door. The irony is that surf shops don't just sell T-shirts and hats anymore. Those can be bought online in seconds. What keeps people coming back is the feeling. The culture. The aloha. The sense that you're walking into a place that actually loves where it lives. That feeling was completely absent here. I've spent years happily supporting this store because I believed it represented something uniquely Hawaiian. This visit felt transactional, indifferent and surprisingly cold. The products are still good. The customer experience isn't. Unfortunately, after years of making HIC part of every Hawaii trip, this was the visit that convinced me not to come back.

This is one of the best finds in Kailua if not the entire island. Parker has amazing taste and has…read morecreatively curated this amazing little shop. Everywhere you look there are amazing and unique pieces of clothing, hats, small pieces of sculpture, jewelry. He has amassed an impressive collection lot legit vintage jackets (some from France, old military pieces and cool Levi's) and sweatshirts in cool colors with the perfect amount of fade and they are soft and comfy. And one of the coolest things (and I've never seen this before) they will professionally sew one of their vintage patches to their cool jackets or even embroider them, making each piece so personal and one of a kind. This is a special gem and a must see. Next time I will add my review for the ridiculously cool sister shop Olive's. Beautiful women's clothing, jewelry and housewares......

My favorite shop (including Olive, the women's store) on the island. Excellent curation - things…read moreyou can't find anywhere else on Oahu. Friendly owners.

Took my 82 year old dad here for an eye appointment and also had an appointment myself and I was…read morereally impressed with the staff and Dr Cherilyn Lai. They have this cool retina scanner that you can pay extra for to get a better map of it, seemed pretty nifty! Dr Lai was very helpful and patient with any questions I had and everyone was really professional and nice with us. Their COVID practices seemed good too. Would highly recommend this place and intend to go here regularly for our yearly checkup! Oh one other thing, I have a weird issue with the drops that dilate your pupils. In the past when i got them I would be dilated and spacey looking for 48 hours. I told Dr Lai this and she used much weaker drops and it helped a lot! My appointment was at 10am and by 10pm my eyes were almost back to normal which is a huge improvement from other times. Thanks!!

Very disappointed today. I had been seeing one of the doctors here (soon to retire) who merged his…read morepractice with their so that his patients would continue to get good care. Been seeing him for many, many years and was always highly pleased. Went in today for my annual eye exam and I needed new glasses. AFTER everything is done, the staff presents me with a bill for over $800 (apparently they no longer take Medicare and/or my Advantage plan)!!! I went straight home and called my Advantage provider. Then went back to the Optometrist's office -- had them cancel my credit card charge for the $800+ and just give me the prescription for the glasses I need. For some reason, they still wanted to charge me $100.......... Went to another Optometrist a couple of miles away, ordered my new glasses (which will be here in 1/2 the time as MidPacificEyecare) and it is ONLY costing me about $125........what a rip off!!!!

Love this place! Post COVID I REALLY needed an eye exam,…read morecontacts, and glasses and found my way to Island Girl Eyecare. I'd been suffering from eye allergies and having some minor issues as well. The whole experience was a fantastic- everything from making your appointment to doing your new patient paperwork and submitting insurance cards can be done online right from your phone. When I arrived I was treated just like family. Thanks so much Island Girl- this girl can SEE now.

Good experience! Owner is a little chatty but sweet - only noting for those who might be trying to…read moresqueeze this in on a lunch break like me, it was not a quick appointment - though that's not a bad thing. Limited but modern selection of glasses. Nice waiting area and kids play area. Get there early for parking. I went on a random middle of the week day and was still challenging to park. Glasses came in a few days.

On a hot day, you have to stop into Island Snow. Its interesting because they sell clothing apparel…read morein the store; but off to the side, they sell shaved ice also! They have several flavors to choose from, Tiger's Blood to Ube, sweet yam. They offer the option to add any flavor of ice cream to be an added base to your shaved ice cup or bowl. Affordable shaved ice, that wasn't over 10 bucks. I got the minimum choice of 3 flavors at the least but you can add as many flavors as you desire. I chose Sour Apple, Strawberry, and Ube. The sweet and sour combo of my shaved ice had me feeling like I was enjoying sour patch kids candy. I enjoyed my experience at Island Snow amd can't wait to visit again.

When you come back from the beach and are craving something cold - island snow is right there for…read moreyou! You can ask for one with ice cream or without. I must say, having the vanilla ice cream at the bottom is a nice surprise and super sweet and satisfying. It feels like a milkshake at the end, with unique flavors. Obama apparently likes this place too :) There is a store attached to this place but no place to sit inside to eat.

Sometimes traveling farther isn't a bad thing…read more Living in town and going over the mountain to Kailua Town isn't something that I do often, but I wanted it done right Aloha Friday Wheelworks is definitely my choice. Everything from frame up rebuilding to any repair you might think of. Mike is really thorough in everything he does and it definitely shows in his work. He makes sure the customer is happy and takes pride in his work, which is not a given nowadays. I brought my bike in to have some work done with a front fork once and a broken spoke recently. I'm always impressed and very pleased how it was professionally repaired, very meticulous and knowledgeable. Aloha Friday Wheelworks also carries a good variety of topshelf supplements and suppies for runners and cyclist. Also AFW has a weekly Thursday run for runners. You can check it out by following him on IG @alohafridaywheelworksrunningco and you'll see the post come up on stories. If you want it done right by someone who knows his stuff and will go the extra mile, Mike at Aloha Friday Wheelworks is place to go to. SUPPORT LOCAL as shops like these are a Diamond in the ruff. 5 Stars easily!

Owner Mike at Aloha Friday helped to fit me on my new Cervelo road bike after severe backpain after…read moreparticipate in a long bike race. He had me sit on my bike and used precision tools to fit me at certain angles as I am riding on the bike under his watch. As it turned out, my angles were off, and my legs were not exactly aligned. No wonder I had more pain in the right side. Now I am so happy not to have any back pain after riding for 3-hours pushing at least 130 watts. I am thankful for Mike's help, and appreciate the professionalism and care he showed by following up after my bike fitting, making sure that the bike fits well. Be sure to contact Mike ahead of time for bike fittings appointments. Also, every Friday there is a community run of 4-5 miles starting from the store that sounds like a fun social event to participate in. The store also supplies top of the line nutrition for triathlon, clothing, fuel, shoes, sunglasses, camel pack. Highly recommend.

Quick and easy service when it comes to their drive-thru option. Location was not busy on a…read moreSaturday morning with loads of labelled parking on the left side of the lot. Staff were on their toes, spent less than 10 minutes from pulling up, getting me order, and loading it into my car. Back on the road after that! This Target has a lot of products that the other locations are sold out of, especially baby/kids items. If you have to make the trek, its definitely worth it.

Okay, I have to admit I shop at Walmart waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more than Target, but what led me…read morehere today is because after doing work at a local financial institution (just next door from Target), I actually had to use Target's restroom to wash my hands after touching multiple bags of coins (your hands actually become black from touching a lot of coins). After using Target's very clean restroom, I thought I'd walk around & check out the Kailua Store. Making a small observation.......... ever noticed that Target's store layout is pretty similar to the other Target stores in da 808??? I guess this is kinda neat, as it makes it easier to find things in the store. I noticed that the Kailua Target store also had a Starbucks coffee shop, & a Pizza Hut within the store. I really didn't have anything to buy today, but while browsing around, I came across some DEALAGES on a microwave oven. DARN! I just bought a new microwave oven for my dad, as his microwave had broke down recently. Guess where I bought my microwave??? Yes gangies..........Walmart! And ya know what???? Target actually had a better sale price on the microwave, as the microwave I bought on sale at Walmart was ($60.73 w/tax). I guess Walmart doesn't always have da best DEALAGES! Lol! The Kailua Target store is very spacious & clean. A very nice store to visit, should you need groceries, or any other item.

Experienced a great night dive this past weekend with Aaron's Dive Shop!…read more Dive Master Brian and Boat Captain Garrett worked well as a team to make the 2 tank dive night nothing but fun. Aaron's is highly recommended!

As always, fantastic service and two beautiful dives. Great day underwater thanks to dive master…read moreBrian and Captain Jack!