Paid $1,000.00 for 5 of us Phew this is steep…read more No professional photographer to capture the family. First time I took friends to luau that wasn't paradise cove. Super super disappointed! Will definitely NOT RECOMMEND! Bad food The lady next to me in line put her finger in the chocolate cake & tried it before she cut herself a slice. Gross ! That just ruined it for me after seeing all the people that had gone ahead of us. The guy seated directly in front kept his phone up recording the whole time blocking everything. Completely oblivious anyone was behind him. The show was weak not even close to what paradise cove used to put on. The girl dancers were very pretty but the setting the impact just all weak :/ I'm home now pissed I spent all that money on a bad meal when that could have paid for us to eat out all week. Will definitely not return :(

My family has been to 4 different luaus and by far Fia Fia is the best. they have interactive…read moreactivities for the family before the event and the cast interacts with the attendees and makes them feel like part of the experience. The food is very good (especially for being a buffet that feeds over 100). Chief Sielu is both extremely funny while also taking the time to explain the origin of each performance such as Tahiti, Samoa or New Zealand. All the performers are multi-talented performers and you can tell they enjoy what they do. Chief Sielu also takes the time to recognized audience members who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries and on Veteran's day he took the time to recognize the veterans in the audience. Other luaus are much larger and held in theaters or huge venues and seem impersonal. Fia Fia is definitely worth it.

My family and I brought my boyfriend here for the first time since he was visiting from San Diego…read moreand never been to a luau before. We got the deluxe package and had a blast experiencing all of the cultural activities. I was hoping there would be some chicken long rice or lau lau but that was not the case for the dinner. The staff made up for the food though. Chasey-boi was our server for the night and he made sure our table was taken care of ! So sad this place will closing its doors but it will always have a special place in our hearts

I thought this was a really good luau and value for your money. It was a super organized and fun…read morefilled night -They had a lot of different activities to do: jewelry stores, so many beautiful scenic sunset photo opportunities, taking pictures with the birds, henna art, spear throwing, and hula performance. -the dinner was surprisingly really good and we enjoyed the meal. While you're eating dinner, they put on a really good show of dancing and performances.

5+ stars! Everything was excellent from start to finish- location, service, food & show... all…read morewonderful.

This was easily one of the most authentic luau experiences I've had. The setting right on the beach…read moremakes a huge difference because your feet are literally in the sand while watching the show. The sunset here is unreal. It has that soft, golden Hawaiian glow you always imagine but rarely actually see in real life. The performances feel heartfelt rather than overly commercial, and the whole evening flows in a really relaxed way. It's the kind of experience that feels both entertaining and culturally grounded at the same time.

ARA does a great job of preparing and developing talented young students for college and the…read moreperforming arts. The classroom ratio is ideal and the academy feels like an extended family. What you may miss from a large school/student body is made up for in program quality and personal interactions. Enough cannot be said about the student performances, staff and swim team. With time I only hope the developing campus presents a more polished and 'clean' appearance to reflect all of the great things happening inside the classrooms and studios.

We love this school! We now have three children attending ARA in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade. Our…read moreyoungest started four years ago and what a difference a great school makes! We were attracted to this school for these reasons: *100% of the high school graduates received scholarships to colleges. Mostly for academics and swim. *Smaller classroom sizes - to give each child the attention they may need *Longer school hours - we're both working parents and don't need to deal with the stress of after school care * No homework- this is what the longer school days are for and because quality family time is so important after a long day at school/work *Performing arts - starts from kindergarten to work on their confidence, self esteem and public speaking skills *Dedicated and passionate teachers and staff- positive teachers makes for positive early imprinting *Amazing swim program and it just goes on and on! All three of our children are thriving academically and socially. They are all very active on the competitive swim team, hula, ballet, martial arts and voice lessons, all offered at school! I grew up attending a school with about 25-30 students in a classroom so I know what it's like, and I didn't like it. The smaller class sizes is the perfect fit for what we're looking for. A more customizable education tailored for each child's potential. Seeing how much talent has been produced from this small school makes me hold ARA up on a pedestal. We want to give our kids the best opportunity and ARA offers all we can ask for. If you are considering this school for your child, I recommend giving them a call. We're so happy we did!

If you're on the west side and are looking for a Hālau to learn the hula you do not have to go far…read more Hālau Hula 'O Hokulani has been around since 1985. They teach keiki from 3 y/o to kupuna who are young at heart. They are a competitive Hālau that competes in Hula Festivals throughout Hawaii and the Mainland USA. They also have Halau as far as Japan and Europe. If you want your children learn the Hawaiian culture,language and hula then this may be the Halau for you. Meet Leonani DeRego Lauaki, Kehaulani DeRego Kawai and Uncle Larry DeRego their father at the Ka Makani Ali'i Mall. The Halau is named after the matriarch of the Halau, Hokulani DeRego. Her legacy lives on in her children and hundreds of of haumana throughout Hawaii, Japan and Europe.

This review is in regards to the Zumba class I recently took at Studio 808…read more Studio 808 is located in the heart of Waipahu next to the iconic Leeward Drive-Inn. I've heard of Studio 808's dance programs but have never taken a class until I heard about the Zumba class being offered there. You can take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor and reach the studio on the Leeward Drive-Inn side. Once arriving, there is a front desk area set up in front of the studio where people were manning. You can pay in cash or Venmo (I did the mobile pay option because I didn't have cash). Fortunately, Studio 808 has also catered the Zumba class as a remote class so you can actually sign up for the class and dance from home by watching the instructor. Upon arriving to the class, the room was overall clean and spacious. Because the class is also done virtually, there wasn't many people in the room. The Zumba instructor was Erin and I have nothing but great things to say about him. As someone who isn't a dancer, Erin was kind enough to teach the lessons via virtual cam and in-person. The overall class was a lot of fun and I enjoyed the music better at Studio 808 compared to the Zumba classes I take at 24 Hour Fitness. I would definitely recommend to go with Erin because he's exudes positive energy, always smiles while breaking a sweat and definitely knows what he's doing. I was even watching the participants online (who were older folks) and they seemed to thoroughly enjoy the class at home as they would in studio. If you're up for doing a Zumba class in Waipahu (or simply at your own home), I would definitely recommend this class to take. Admission is about $7 per class but the first class is free! Classes are every Tuesday from 6-7pm.

So far my two girls in love with this studio. My oldest is extremely extrovert and shy but I can…read moresee her slowly, very very, slowly coming out of her shell. My youngest in

Mermaid Kariel is the real deal! If you want to show your kid a real life mermaid, look no further…read more She also makes custom mermaid tails and tops. AND she has a childrens book "the Brave little mermaid" You'd child and you will be blown away by this experience!!

Mermaid Harmony, who is part of Mermaid Kariel's team, made my granddaughter's (Mermaid themed) 3rd…read morebirthday party extra special. She came early, engaged the children with water and land games, story time, and even encouraged the kids to listen to their parents and to take care of the ocean. We paid extra for the face/scale painting and inflatable shell which were worth while additions. Even some of the Moms participated and had fun! It would have been good to know ahead of time that we would need two people ready to carry Mermaid Harmony in/out of the pool and out of the party. Thankfully we did have capable people available to do so. Other than that note, we had an exceptional experience with Mermaid Harmony and highly recommend her.

I didn't know this place existed until one of my friends had a party here. I didn't even know you…read morecould host parties here as long as you have military base access. It's very spacious and you bring your own food. They do offer alcoholic beverages at the bar so that is one thing off the list to not have to worry about. They have a tennis court and I think a basketball court nearby. Lots of parking so that's always a plus. They keep the area clean and tidy which is a must, especially since it is an outdoor facility.

Important to note: You will need base access to access this place. You go through the guarded…read moregate (where you show your ID) and it will be on your right (follow the signs). Not an extensive food menu--Food is standard bar food. So think, corn dogs, fries, nachos, type food. Not bad, not 5-star gourmet food. There are a lot of TVs everywhere--in fact we went there specifically to watch the fight. TVs can be seen from almost anywhere in the establishment. Drinks--standard drink menu for a bar. :) Now, what I liked the BEST about this place was the kid friendly atmosphere, meaning, there is a huge open, mostly gated grassy area for kids to run and play. There's also a sandy volleyball area, basketball court, and pickleball court. It feels really safe.