It was a small birthday celebration--just myself, the newly minted 9-year-old grandson, and his…read moremother. The admission to the museum was pricey, even for Kama'aina, so we opted to get the Family Membership instead. The membership was for 2 adults and up to 4 kids, and also has discounts for other exhibits. After a quick sweep through the museum, and a wary observation of the flight simulator, the grandson decided it was time to eat. I got the Blue Angels Burger and he got the kids hot dog meal. I'd say the prices were reasonable, considering how much takeout and restaurant food costs these days. The burger was fat as hell and the dog wasn't Costco sized but definitely satisfied the kid. I didn't get pics of the food because I was too enthralled over the size of the patty! We spent the day also visiting the Mighty Mo, the Virtual Reality tour, and gift shop shopping also.

On Ford island and on an active military base. Which means 1. you cannot drive onto the base unless…read moreyou have a valid ID card. Buses are provided for free to each museum and visitor center. 2. You cannot bring a handbag unless it is clear see through or the size of a checkbook. You need to check it into a "locker" for $7.33. I understand that active military base, but not publishing on the website regarding the bag restrictions and then forcing people to pay it just not right. But oh well. Plan accordingly because while the buses run every 15 minutes, you need to wait. The museum is $30 entry fee but keep in mind 3/4 of the museum is currently closed for renovation. For $30 it is a bit pricey but because of the buses and the amount of employees, i understand the high price tag. 2 stars. The deep history and the significance of this place and the men and women that gave their lives makes this a 5 star must see to show your respect. Museum: very small but well done with restored planes recovered from the war. There was a Blue Angels pilot shared his experience. I was able to catch the last 5 minutes. The employees are very knowledgeable and willing to share stories. I read everything and was done in roughly 45 minutes. The museum is very small - 4 stars. Here is my recommendation: Come the visitor center it is free. Check that out and read everything. See the Submarine from the outside because it is free. Then jump on the bus because it is free. While you are driving to the warship, you pass the Arizona Memorial. Snap a photo and show your respect. Get off at the warship. Walk around the warship it is free. Then jump back on the bus and go to the Aviation museum. Again free. Walk around the outside and see the airplanes it is free. There is a gigantic helicopter it is free. Go to the back and look in the backside to get perspective. Then just back on the bus and go back to the visitor center it is free. If anyone says anything to you, go to the cafe/restaurant across from the Aviation Museum.

What an experience!! Highly recommend! Lopaka is a great guide and story teller…read more The tour is engaging and mysterious. We started off sitting on the steps of the bandstand in Waikiki. Walked over to Kapiolani park, then the tennis courts. Lopaka told us stories throughout the entire tour. You do get to participate, I don't want to give too much away. You'll walk away with memories and stories to share. There is walking involved on this tour. Bring a jacket. Park at Waikiki Shell or the metered parking between the bandstand and the tennis courts (Kalākaua Ave). I can't wait to go on the next tour!

What a fun thing to do, whether your visiting or a local. A great guide and even if you don't…read morebelieve in Night Marcher's of spirits, there is a lot of history related in the tour. Allow about 90 minutes, come a little early for parking if needed. Can't say much more as I don't want to ruin the tour. Great guide with 30 years experience.

Capt. John Sheridan: I wish I had your faith in the universe. I just don't see it sometimes…read more Delenn: Then I will tell you a great secret, Captain. Perhaps the greatest of all time. The molecules of your body are the same molecules that make up this station, and the nebula outside, that burn inside the stars themselves. We are starstuff. We are the universe made manifest, trying to figure itself out. And as we have both learned, sometimes the universe requires a change of perspective. A Distant Star - Babylon 5 Sand. Molten glass comes from sand. I was fascinated by the flame. The woman in the window formed fine lines and curves from a blob of molten glass with fire. I speculated on what form the glass would take. A dolphin I think... It's nice seeing art being made. I remember when I was a kid seeing artists painting at the park, the beach, or the bay. At Seaworld I thrilled at seeing divers searching for pearls at the bottom of the sandy pool. Nowadays food is the only thing I get to watch being made... There are many beautiful things in this place. I brought home a glass dolphin created by the woman in the window. The dolphin was clear, cold, smooth, with sweeping curves in contrast to the Manzanita stand which was dark, warm, and held rich details. All the artworks were made by local artists. I was inspired walking about seeing the paintings and sculptures. Perhaps one day the images in my mind will manifest into something beautiful...

We stopped by during the Hale'iwa Art Walk that occurs on the last Saturday of the month. My niece,…read moreson, and I were welcomed warmly by a woman named Isabella who explained the history of the gallery and gave some information about the artwork being currently featured. I was so appreciative that she took the time to talk to us because I feel so often at galleries like families with small children are seen as inconveniences. It's unfortunate because art and creativity should be accessible to people of all ages! Anyway, we browsed the different pieces and I settled on a $20 print of a painting of an unconventionally beautiful Hawaiian woman holding a mango in her hands while standing beneath a mango tree. I would definitely encourage folks to check out this gallery with their diverse art work by local and international artists, accommodating staff, and cool laid-back vibe.

Once you enter wahiawa it's so easy to find because you just look for the building with the big…read moreword that says COFFEE lol The aesthetic in there gives "surfer" haha super cool photo albums everywhere. They sell so much coffee & food. I tried their Haupia iced latte and it was a 8.5/10 I loved it. They also have the iced Nutella latte which I wanna try next time. They have so much seats to stay and enjoy your coffee. Parking is very limited but they do have a couple on the side.

The dirty chai and mocha latte were two perfect bottom turns. As we waited for our drinks we carved…read morethrough the memorabilia of surfers come and gone. After we were sufficiently caffeinated and gorged on the vegetarian burrito, we pulled a cutback to ride the pocket of a second wave of food: waffles. As the waves settled and walls dispersed, we snapped from our seats, sprayed some water in the back (of the salty variety) and headed to the trails of the nearby botanical garden. If noseriding into tasty (caffeinated and non caffeinated) drinks and treats aren't your thing, tube ride down somewhere else. For those that appreciate the aforementioned and want to reminisce on surfing times past, pull a 360, park your board and stay a while.

Made a reservation for our family of 7 to tour Pearl Harbor. Realized the time required for the…read moretour exceeded our available time. Contacted the company to request a cancellation the following day and it was granted. Were told our payment would be refunded in 2-4 business days Our trip to Hawai'i has come and gone and we are still awaiting our refund Recommend caution when considering Pearl Harbor Tours

Excellent Pearl Harbor Tour Experience!…read more We had an amazing time on our Pearl Harbor tour! Our guide Jeff picked us up right from our hotel, which made everything super convenient. From the moment we got on the shuttle, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to share the history of Pearl Harbor. Not only did he explain everything we needed to know beforehand, he also shared tons of fun facts about Hawaii, local culture, and even pointed out some great spots to check out during our trip. You could tell he really loves what he does. Overall, he was a pretty cool guy and made the whole experience smooth, educational, and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour -- especially if you're lucky enough to have him as your guide!

Freee and open parking and has a box right outside for when it's closed on weekends to drop off pre…read morelabeled packages or stamped letters.

Small but it gets the job done! Easy to park in the lot, there's 2 letter drops (a blue drive up…read morebox and a slot in the wall that deposits into the building), as well as a locked parcel drop box right outside the lobby. The PO Box area is well lit and also remains open at all hours, which is convenient. Lines can get long at times but they move fast and the lobby is stocked with supplies.

There were multiple bad and very honest reviews of this place that somehow disappeared. This place…read moreis extremely rude, dishonest and does not follow through on their own policies. I was sold a few defective Heather Brown frames (online order and pickup). Once arriving home, I noticed the difference against my other Heather Brown frames. When I went to exchange them they accused me of intentionally damaging them myself (and claimed I kept them in high heat when my house and car are air conditioned). I am not alone in my experience here. They refused the return so now I'm stuck with the defective frames they sold me.

Great selection, they really make it easy to support local artists. Staff is friendly and helpful,…read moreand make finding the right piece easy. Will be back! Thank you!

We purchased a 9x12 copy of "Glistening at sundown". on 4/24/26 we requested a signed copy to be…read moreFedEx to our home in California. Here we are on 5/21/26 we haven't received anything from Tabora Gallery nor have we heard anything from FedEx. I've tried reaching them via other phone number 808-331-4339 and it's just an automatically answered phone number. I have not received a phone call back. I've called every day for four days. Please reach out to me and let me know everything is OK thank you

A day in Haleiwa exploring the shops. We wandered into Tabora Gallery. Proprietor was very amiable,…read moreand we chatted for some time.zI saw a piece that I knew my daughter would love, but too pricey for me. A smaller piece by the same local artist was suggested. I purchased it as an early Christmas gift, and she loved it. While I didn't have intentions to purchase anything when I walked through the door, I was happy to have found a wonderful whimsical piece to bring pleasure to her eyes. 7