We couldn't find a reservation anywhere and the owner accommodated us, working with our concierge,…read morewhich was really nice of them both to make our trip the best it could be. I really enjoyed the entire night, it didn't feel overly long or boring at all. The band started out the evening and the MC kept the eve going with meanings or origins behind the dances which added a lot to the experience. There was a nice mix of crowd interaction and the performers and you can't miss the finale with a dancer tossing and eating fire which really made the evening- these were all professionals and it showed. The wait staff was friendly and on point. The food is a pre fix type of meal and very filling with lots of protein, you can have as much as you like, but one plate was plenty for me with a nice slice of cheese cake with either guava or pineapple syrup applied as dessert. It's not so much about the food as the entertainment factor if you go. The setting is off a golf course, it's great for star gazing after the show and they do have a photographer at sunset if you are so inclined. A lovely night out.

I was trying to book a Laua a little last minute and not many places had availability by us. I…read morestumbled upon them and I am glad I did. If you are out off by the distance from your resort, please do not be, it is worth it and the drive was beautiful. We were greeted with a shell necklace and a picture they give you the opportunity to purchase. They have goats roaming the property and it was fun to watch them. Not a big coconut fan but the mai tais were delicious. While waiting for the show to start they have two activities you can practice. It makes you realize how hard what they are doing really is. It was a lot of fun before the show started. The food was amazing. The best pork I've had the entire trip. Nothing compared to it honestly. The barbecue pork was delicious. We ordered seconds for both and did not waste a single piece. The roasted fruit was delicious. Not a cantaloupe fan but it definitely opened me back up to it. I am not a seafood fan, but I am always willing to try. The shrimp was delicious. The fish was great too. It didn't taste fishy and had great flavor. I ended up eating my boyfriends, and that was surprising since I normally can't handle it. Food broke my scale 100/10. They give you the opportunity to practice the hula when they start the show and it was a lot of fun being able to be involved. The performers were all amazing. I watched in awe the entire show. At one point they have all the Males stand up to practice the haka and it was so fun seeing them so it. The host was great and funny. He explained everything well. It was nice to hear the stories of all the dances which I know not every Laua does. It was very informative. The fire performer was amazing! It was so cool to see and as I was scanning the room you could see everyone was enjoying it and were amazed by his talent. Overall I would highly recommend. Everyone was very friendly and I was able to learn a lot about the culture and their history. I am beyond happy with the purchase. Absolutely worth it. Please take the time out of your day to make the beautiful drive down and experience this amazing experience!!

Such a once and a life time experience!! My family and I were in such pure amazement. The story…read morethat was told by the dance was so heart felt to where it made me cry but they were happy tears. I hope my family and I can attend another one.

Don't waste your time or money on this Luau. I was looking forward to an authentic Hawaiian Luau…read more This was a restaurant in a strip mall with a luau on the back patio. The stage was a platform with a pop up tent type cover with a view of the dumpster behind the fence and the recycling center beyond that. The food was awful, small portion, cold and not very flavorful. We had a cheesy picture taken upon arrival in front of a backdrop that was a fishing charter. The outcome didn't even crop out the building. Truly as waste of $300.00+. I felt I was taken for a fool/stupid tourist.

We started with ballet for our 3 years old daughter on island Kauai. We had a great experience, so…read morewe signed up also here on Big Island. Our daughter loves that and always is hard to get her back home. Mahalo for reading this!

Virginia is an amazing teacher. Gyrtonic teachers come to Kona to learn from her as she is an…read moreadvanced trainer. She has several machines that help with oblique muscle and core work. Besides that, Virginia is a lovely being!

I love IPCS in so many ways! I went to this school for nine years and was the part of the…read moregraduating class during the one year they decided to have a ninth grade. I first attended this school when it was located at the Kahakai Elementary School campus and transitioned to the IPCS campus. This school has a great way to get students involved with hands on learning and I cannot emphasize enough how much I loved this school! My favorite part of school was interest groups on Fridays, and the transition to mentorships in middle school on Fridays. I loved gardening with Ms. Krista and she taught me so much about the Hawaiian culture and the importance of the 'āina. I enjoyed doing school plays every year and my favorite play I participated in was Mulan Jr. I also loved my teacher Mrs. Bobb that taught me in fourth grade and all throughout middle school. She was a wonderful lady and always encouraged me to do my best. She took us on a surprise trip to O'ahu in fourth grade where we got to go to museums and even had the opportunity to ride in a limousine for the first time in my life! In middle school we went on a mystery trip to O'ahu to visit the USS Missouri and stayed on the ship for three days! There are countless times at Innovations that were once in a lifetime experiences and I am beyond blessed to have had the opportunity to attend such a great school. The teachers genuinely care about each student and encourage them to learn in many ways. I believe Innovations does a great job at incorporating both project-based learning and regular academic learning into their programs for students. The students I met at this school are still some of my best friends to this day and I will always cherish my friendships and memories from IPCS.

Tosh is the best!! My kids had soo much fun surfing. Even though my 7 year old was nervous he had…read morehim feel good. Tosh had my 10 year old surfing like a pro by the end of the session. We will definitely come back again if we come to Kona.

Visiting Kona and got my son a surfing lesson. Instructor was named Ben and he was great. Gave…read moremy son all the info he needed to get up on his board and they had a great time just talking while they waited for waves, as they had both just graduated high school. Ben mentioned plans to teach autistic kids how to surf. So cool! Would definitely recommend supporting this family business.

On the last day of trip, we decided to stop in Colors of Paradise Gallery. As we slowly wandered…read morethrough the gallery, taken aback by the beautiful art, we were stopped in our tracks by a painting. We both instantly fell in love with it. I quickly asked the young lady (Liz) if there was a smaller print of it and she informed us that it was an unfinished piece, letting us know there were others with similarities. We quickly said no other would do. You see, this painting was as though the artist, her husband Ernest, was sitting in the boat with us when we were married off the coast, near the Captain Cook monument. The painting was stunning and already meant something to us. Liz gave us information and we went on our way. We talked about the painting for weeks following. I believe we were contacted via email, letting us know the painting had been completed. Although we didn't purchase the original, we were guaranteed the signed and number 1 print. On top of that, the incredible artist, (Ernest, who is the husband of the nice young lady, Liz in the shop) carefully and strategically hid our names and wedding date in the print, along with their signature islands. Our print is one of a kind and it means so much to us. We were contacted when it was on its way to us and kept in the loop the whole time. It arrived and we were pleased beyond measure! It was exciting to seek out our personal hidden information and the islands. Topping off the print, a hand written message on the back of the canvas from Ernest himself... truly a treasure in our home!!! The painting sets itself apart from the decor in our home but it's treasured!

Aloha! We were lucky…read moreto see artist painting picture. It was just amazing!!! The tricks he used, the passion and fresh wind from the beach .... We had a great experience!!! Full star to this place! When you there don't hesitate to talk with artist personally! Mahalo for reading.

This dance group was so good and had great energy with the crowd ! We had them come to our season…read morekick off at Icon volleyball club! Everyone was so impressed by their performance and costumes! Will hire them for all our kick offs from now on

Mahana Dance Group was promptly, well organized, and did an excellent job performing at my dad's…read more80th birthday celebration. I highly recommend using them at your next event!

Very happy we came here. The art was so beautiful. They said no pictures so I didn't take any but…read moreman did I want to. So many beautiful pieces here. There were surfboards, metal items and of course beautiful pictures. The art was on the high side but it was nice. This place is well curated. I wanted to patronize this place but they didn't have many smaller items like jewelry to buy. That's the only small critique I have. I will definitely return here.

This is the gallery you should buy from, hands down. I bought my second Walfrido original (on koa…read morewood). For that kind of money you want to be sure you can trust the gallery. You can 100% trust Victoria and her boss Mark. The reason I prefer this gallery over others is because the consultants. For example, Victoria literally picked out Several pieces that I fell in love with. No other gallery (Gupton and/or Gensis) is that invested in their clients to know EXACTLY what a client might like. She was spot on with what I was looking for and I cannot say enough good things. I trust Victoria and Mark with my life. They will work tirelessly to get you want you want, and then to be happy with those choices. Lastly, Oceanfront Gallery is NEVER pushy. You never feel anyone hovering over you like at other galleries (listed above). They are interested in getting you what you want. Please check out Oceanfront and ask for Victoria. She will not let you down.