I just got home from the Haunted Lagoon and couldn't wait to write my review. It was a lot better…read morethan I expected. A lot of friends didn't want to go because of the price and things they heard from other people but I'm glad I didn't let their negative comments keep me from experiencing the haunted lagoon for myself. Truthfully though, I would not have gone if they didn't have their offer on Hot Deals Hawaii. We waited an hour and a half but I think it was worth the wait. I liked that they had a video showing around the middle of the line. It was pretty humorous and kept our spirits up. I also loved that they had 2 haunted houses that we had to go through before reaching the lagoon ride. The first haunted house was pretty freaky, thanks to the 3D glasses they had us put in. The glasses blurred our vision a little, adding to the horror effect. The 2nd haunted house was right before the lagoon and wasn't as scary as the 1st but definitely got us in the mood to be scared. The lagoon itself was awesome. The special effects were great and the ghouls and ghosts were really good. All I can say is..be ready to get wet. Don't bother sitting in the middle just because you don't want to get wet because you will no matter what. You might as well sit in the front and on the sides so you can get the most out of the ride. I'm not a fan of the ride to and back from PCC but haha..that's kind of beyond their control :P I almost forgot to to add: I think part of the reason why it seemed scarier to me than some other haunted houses and what not..is because the ghosts and ghouls would actually touch you..in the maze and on the lagoon ride. I've always thought they weren't allowed to touch you and that's what keeps me from being super freaked out...didn't quite work that way this time -__- lol

This was the first year going to this event, and I must say, WoW! I didn't know there was such…read morething on Oahu! It's kinda like a Disney ride right here in paradise. I don't know about the other years, but this year, there was a dance performance by, I believe 24/7 dance, and then after that you go through a 3D maze. I got freaked out by the first character! It was a small boy and he was just...there! Then you walk over to get on a boat to ride through the lagoon. So many spooks, scares, and thrills. I thought it was well done! My driver of the boat sucked. We kept getting stuck or running into trees. But other than that it was fun. TIP: WEAR BLACK. You will get dirty since the water is dirty. And yes, you WILL get wet. LoL. Yelp 365 Challenge #62/365

This was a fabulous place to get an overall and interactive experience with all of the Polynesian…read morecultures and heritages. If you go I highly recommend being there when it opens and the canoe show. The canoe show will give you a quick introduction to the different cultures and help you chose which ones you want to explore further. Each area discusses history and has interactive experiences like games (lots of fun), some food tasting (and purchases), history and replicas. When you arrive there are lots of open picnic tables and some really delicious food vendors and trucks. I liked the savory meat pies from the Kiwi truck. Save any shopping for after the luau as your waiter may present you with a 10% off coupon after dinner. We did the "pick your oyster" for a pearl at the pearl factory and it's a fun experience for under $20. Any jewelry you buy will be the costly part so consider waiting till you get back home to have it set at your hometown jeweler. We booked the full package which included a private guide which was a huge advantage. Your guide will descend from some sort of Polynesian culture and heritage and they can enhance your visit sharing their own experiences. There were also bonus amenities to this package which included a check in lounge with refreshing spa water and snacks, priority seating at all events and the first to be called up for the Luau dinner. The Breath of Life show is a little hokey, especially if you have seen many a Cirque Du Soleil show, but the fire dancers at the end made it worth the wait. We added the shuttle pick up to our package which was very convenient; both for parking and also how tired we were after a full day. Be sure to bring sunscreen, refillable water bottle, hat, sunglasses and a fan because most of the experiences are outdoors. Some of the mini theaters have ceiling fans but no air conditioning. There are some misting stations throughout the park, plenty of water filing stations and bathrooms where you can douse your head with water to help cool off (like I did 3 times) on hot and humid days. Our pass was good to return for the next three days but we didn't have time. It would have been worth it to experience the other villages but we wanted to spend our trip doing other stuff.

I've visited here before so we decided to skip the self-guided experienced to the 6 island…read morevillages, and only did the 'Luau Dinner & Ha Breath of Life' package. We booked online so we got a discount, the total being $136.32 per person. Even though we didn't visit the different island villages, we still got access to the Hukilau Markerplace. It's a bunch of vendor businesses outside the entrance so you can still buy food and chill at the tables. Everyone there was really friendly and helped us find the entrance for the luau (not a lot of signage so it was kind of confusing). They took pictures of us before we entered so that we can buy printed copies afterwards. I just asked one of the workers there to take it on my phone instead lol (the photographers aren't allowed to do that but the staff can). We had private table and a view of the luau show. When seated, everyone is served a Pina colada smoothie in a real pineapple! There's also unlimited soda (no alcohol is served at PCC). Our server was super friendly and accommodating. They call people by tables when lining up for the buffet. There's two buffet stations on each side. Overall, I thought the food was just okay. A lot of items were bland like the noodles and poke. My favorite items were the firecracker shrimps, Hulu Hulu chicken, and creme brûlée. The roasted pork had no flavor so you gotta mix it with the special sauce they serve lol. I was impressed at the dessert bar. They had ice cream, creme brûlée, cake, fruits, etc. Afterwards, we went to the theater for the Ha: Breathe of Life show. It's outside close the the Hukilau Marketplace on the right side. They don't have bathrooms in there so make sure you go beforehand. They do allow re-entries but you gotta show tickets so have it on your phone if you only have one designated person holding all the tickets. The show was spectacular! I've seen it both times and I still think it is one of the best live performances out there. They do crazy fire stunts and lots of singing and dancing. They offer plenty of free parking. It's like an hour drive from Waikiki so very far for majority of their guests.

Let's be honest, this is no Kapolei Commons so don't expect it BUT I appreciate that we have this…read morelittle theatre so we have the option of staying close to home(I live on the NS). Yes, they could do a little updating but I'm not coming here expecting to recline in luxury sipping on champagne *get real* Their prices are comparable to theaters in town but sometimes I don't want to pay $20 gas and would rather use that on dinner instead. This movie theatre is GREAT and offers great options for all in the family. If you're wanting to watch an adult R movie this is not the place for you LOL. GRATEFUL for business owners who make a difference in our community. This little mom & pop theatre offers so much to our community and I'm grateful for that. Thank you for keeping this theatre going for all of us on the North Shore who don't always want to drive into town.

Laie Palms Cinema Keep your money, buy a bus ticket round…read moretrip to any of the theaters in Honolulu and enjoy a real movie. There used to be a commercial before some of the movies in Dole at least - had big action screens going on in the screen and then the picture got smaller and smaller til the size of a phone - with a tag line of go big or go home. Here is why you watch some movies like a Star Wars/ Star Trek or Pearl Harbor- ON the Big SCREEN. Action! I get it a Michael Moore film or English Patient or a documentary on dung beetles or library studies can be done on any screen. I don't think the place is clean at all. Part of the reason I go to the movies is the 'illusion' of things being better than my own house. The front lobby- I think is horrible. People are maybe friendlier than other places but that is to be expected. Less people served= less problems in general. I suggest going to a bigger theater.

A spot museum on the BYU campus, this museum is small but mighty! Located at the corner of a…read morebuilding in the main area of the campus with convenient parking, it is filled with taxidermy of animals from North America You can find bears, wolves, and deers! My favorite part is the row of heads antlers where you can admire the differences among all the species that share similar functions or features across different biomes. What made the experience amazing was the two student staff who just started two months ago. I was talking to them, and it seems like the entire museum is run by maintained by the two young students. To bring attention to the museum and its studies, they conceived of an escape room experience to attract more visitors. What a creative idea!

We had a great time blowing our glass creations with Ohana Ho Glass! It was a really fun activity…read morefor our group of all ages (13-75+). Would for sure suggest to do as an activity on Oahu. And you get to bring home a memory of your trip!

A must to visit! Buy a beautiful pre-made item or better yet TAKE A CLASS AN MAKE YOUR OWN…read moreTREASURE! Fantastic friendly customer service who guides your adventure!

There's a special rate for bowling on Mondays for families. It was lots of fun with all the kids.read more

From the owner: Bowling, Pool, Ping Pong, Video Games, Arcades, Snacks and FUN!read more

I stop by here on my way home from scuba diving at sharks cove…read more The acai is incredible. The sauce, and crumble (not sure exactly what they use) are unlike anything else i've had on the island. The fried banana bread and ice-cream was also really tasty and hit the spot. I wouldn't recommend the espresso shakes. They kinda can't be extracted with the straw - have to wait for everything to melt.

I love Kahuku Farms! I'm always happy to see how they're expanding and changing. There's even more…read moreparking now, which makes it easier to visit. There's fresh fruit at the fruit stand along with lots of prepackaged items like their caramel, lilikoi butter, and other items. The lilikoi butter mochi continues to be amazing. Soft, chewy, with a dollop of lilikoi butter on top to add a bit of a zing. The grilled banana bread with ice cream and caramel is also amazing. I always bring out-of-town visitors out here to share some. It's delicious and the warm bread with the contrast of the cold ice cream is excellent. The grounds are lovely and you can do tours. There are bathrooms on site as well. Perfect for a short visit while you're in Kahuku.