The 33 best festivals, street fairs, and annual events in Honolulu

Had a great experience at the festival.

3/2025 Awesome experience for the kids and adults alike. Two day annual event at the convention center culminating in a parade and fabulous fireworks show from Nagoya. 😉🤙✌️

NEWS FLASH!!! PLEASE KEEP YOUR NEXT YEAR'S (2025) MID-MARCH schedule open for Honolulu Festival events. This year the parade started at around 4:30 PM on Sunday, March 10th. The Honolulu Festival once again came to Oahu and Waikiki over the weekend of Saturday, March 9th through Sunday, March 10th, 2024. You won't want to miss these memorable attractions in 2025, especially the high octain parade featuring energetic singing and dancing on Sunday which began at around 2:30PM until 8:00PM according to published reports. But, come early in order to secure your seat or standing room space. Then, come and enjoy the activities as well as various booths found in the Hawaii Convention Center. The festival concluded, on the evening of Sunday, March 10th with another festival highlight (please view my snapshots). Featured was the world-famous Nagaoka fireworks team set to blast off from 8:30 PM on Sunday evening with fiery, booming aerial displays off of Waikiki beach. For me, last year and again this year, Fort DeRussey Park was the IDEAL viewing location. In both 2023 and again in 2024 my view was never obstructed. Again, next year, please come early in order to secure your place to sit or stand. I saw the Nagaoka fireworks in person last March, 2023 and again in March 2024. They blew me away. I promise YOU, the masterful display will impress. YOU and your family will not be disappointed. I personally believe that they are the VERY BEST across Japan and throughout the world. Yes. I'm biased. I grew up in Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Nagaoka City is in Niigata Prefecture just across the Prefectural (State) border. However. I believe you'll also join me soon in extolling their praises!!! :):):) PLEASE NOTE: Kindly consult the Honolulu festival website for full activity details and their respective times. Enjoy the weekend. ALSO, PLEASE feel absolutely free to forward this clip on to family, friends, business associates and neighbors. It promises to be a FUN, informative, culture-filled, exciting weekend. See YOU there!!! ANOTHER RECOMMENDATION: For those of you who are unable to attend, PLEASE check out the Nagaoka Fireworks on the internet and YouTube. Enjoy the show(s).

Organizers of the Honolulu Festival and Nagaoka Fireworks should think about the huge environmental cost of their extra loud polluting (noise, air and water) fireworks shows. Our houses shook, our animals freaked out from the booms and noise.

The Honolulu Festival 2024 Grand Parade and Fireworks!

It was in front of our hotel the day we landed. It was fun. The lines for food trucks got really long.

not good directions and information available

(Translated by Google) One of Hawaii's largest cultural exchange festivals, it has been held every year in early March in Honolulu since it was first held in 1995. Many Japanese groups, university circles, and performers participated, and the event was held at the convention center and the Ala Moana Shopping Center stage. The parade will be held on Waikiki Kalakaua Boulevard from the evening of the final day, Sunday, and you can enjoy the festival atmosphere to the fullest. The finale will be the Nagaoka fireworks that will be launched at 8:30 p.m.! Compared to American fireworks, they are higher, bigger and more spectacular! (Original) 1995年に初開催されて以来毎年3月上旬にホノルル市内で開催されるハワイ最大級の文化交流フェスティバル。日本の団体、大学のサークル、パフォーマーが多く参加し、コンベンションセンターやアラモアナショッピングセンターのステージなどで開催。最終日日曜日の夕方からワイキキカラカウア大通りで開催されるパレードは祭り気分を存分に楽しめます。フィナーレは午後8時30分に打ち上げられる長岡花火！アメリカの花火に比べて高度があり、大きくて壮観です！

Shone, with Made in Hawaii, has been very responsive and professional during our transaction. I also have to praise the customer service our group received when an issue did arise. This company is honest and will take care of you, and there is something to be said for a company that makes the situation right. I would absolutely work with them again, and highly recommend.

Made in Hawaii...with Aloha and compassion! Despite the company's holiday demand, Shone heard my story, and came to my rescue! Shone has never met me, but he treated me as if I was a special friend. His design for the wine labels was perfect for our bridal shower coming up tomorrow! Made in Hawaii produced the wine labels in a super Rush Order and I can only thank Shone and the professional service I was given by Made in Hawaii for their special attention to my emergency request.

Made in Hawaii 808 did a great job with our tote bags! They responded quickly to our quote and provided options for our design. We purchased the Jumbo Canvas Tote Bag and everyone agreed it was a good quality bag and the perfect size. Mahalo!

Aloha, John Cruz and I really appreciate the quality and Aloha! It so nice to work with a local company that has the capability to create and produce great quality merchandise in such a timely fashion. If you’re looking for a great Graphic Artist & Screen Printing, embroidery you name it within this work LOOK NO FURTHER 🎶‼️🤓👍

Made in Hawaii 808 was excellent to work with. They are a local company and they were able to do a rushed project for us. We did a fundraiser for the Maui Food Bank, had our logo embroidered onto tote bags, and presented to the silent auction winners. The product was well made, and the embroidery was consistent. We have done smaller jobs with Made in Hawaii 808 in the past, and will definitely use them in the future!

Made in Hawaii was great from start to finish. They made it so easy to email the graphic design to them as an attachment, correspond about my printing needs. The sales department sent me a cost proposal very quickly and helped guide me through the process. The job was completed two days ahead of schedule, and the printing is sensational. This company is excellent and I would recommend them to everyone. Good communication, competitive pricing, detailed cost proposal, friendly, open to discussing ideas for what I wanted to achieve, made helpful suggestions, and then delivered on what they promised. It doesn't get any better than this..... Highly recommend this company

What a great production team! My school club needed 300 stickers on a tight turnaround. We sent our .jpg file to the team, and it needed to be reworked, so their in-house graphic team re-created it to purr-fection and cranked out our stickers super fast. High quality, reasonable costs, incredible professional service. We will definitely be a return customer!

We got to come over from Kauai and try the Oahu events. It was a great time and the staff was extremely helpful.

great gatherings of well known local and nation wide chefs. Great Food and wine festival!

Awesome festival highlighting local products, top chefs and world-class wines.

No go because of Covid-19

Mahalo to Aya from Hawaii Food & Wine Festival! Your support helped Habilitat Inc. bring our first-ever "Driving Change" Golf Tournament to life at Mid-Pacific Country Club. Thanks to you, the event was filled with fun, community spirit, and aloha.

It’s been 5 years since I been here. Same awesome experience and friendly people. They do a good job on mens, women’s, and kids hair too. Tao, Anna, Winnie, and the others always do a great job. Make sure you make an appointment because May’s Salon can get busy very fast… highly recommend for all ages.

Best hair cut place I’ve ever been to and most affordable. Everyone is super friendly and place is clean and comfortable.

Winnie dyed my hair to blonde and she did a great job with professional and friendly attitude! Great results! Thank you Winnie!

Anna is such a phenomal stylist! I'm picky where I get my haircuts now that I'm thinning up top. I explained my situation and asked for open feedback/input. She took her time and gave valuable insight into how I can manage my hair. I thought I was doomed to the combover, but she was able to give me a trendy, age appropriate, spikey look 😍. I'll be back in two weeks! Thanks Anna!

I went in for a basic trim. I asked for 2 inch trim. I did not ask for anything else. The hairdresser decided to layer my hair and thin my hair. I did NOT ask for layers or for my hair to be thinned. My hair is already fine and thin it did not need to be thinned. I wear my hair in braids for work. My hairs falls out of the braids very easy due to my hair type and adding layers and thinning my hair makes it just fall of the the braid. I look like a frizzy mess in like an hour. It is going to take me forever to grow my hair back to where it was before.

I had a wonderful experience at May’s Salon! They were super easy to schedule with and even without a Groupon deal, their prices are very reasonable. Tao cut my hair and did a beautiful job. We had a lovely conversation and he was also really efficient; I was in and out with a great layered cut in only 40 minutes. Definitely planning to go back in the future!

I had my first haircut since the pandemic. I have really long hair and they cut 3 inches off and it looked and felt great. I have been back once since and cut another 2 inches off. I really trust them. My partner has been there 3 times now and they do a really good job on his hair. Last time he went he wanted to cut it real short and they said no because they knew I wouldn't like it lol

What a fun experience. Plenty of different food and drinks to choose from. Many interesting souvenirs. So many local made products. All the activities. Hula, bon dancing great music. Quite the way to spend the weekend. The parade was awesome. Musicians and dancers were all fun to see and hear. Overall it was a perfect weekend. Thanks to all who made this possible. The cultural history was the best.

(Translated by Google) I was very surprised and happy because I could learn this application, it was very good, thank you (Original) Saya sangat kaget dan senang karna bisa belajar aplikasih ini, sangat bagus sekali terimaksih

Great service from the June family! I bought over 50 yards of fabric and wish I bought more. Their selection has definitely increased since I was last here 2 years ago. Great range of tapa, barkcloth, cotton, rayon and poly cotton. They also have some dead stock from the 70s-80s, buttons and zips. Hawaiian and Japanese prints, plus basics like plain cotton, rayon, satin, etc.

I bought fabric for some projects and I am so glad I stopped by! The prints were different from the other stores, there are nice upholstery type of fabrics and Palaka style as well!! The owners are super nice and I will be coming back soon if I need more fabric

Got lost, but found it. Arrived There early, so parking was a breeze. Great place to visit if you are not a local. If you love sewing, you will love this place. Most Hawaiian prints are $4.50 and solids are $4/yard. Cotton material. Very thin, but the prints are beautiful. Many other type of material, beautiful lace. I didn’t price the other stuff. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Appears it is family on and they were very friendly. Mom, dad and Son? I got a total of 10 yards and paid $40.52. Will definitely come back here again if and when I come back to Hawaii.

We found this place while looking for fabrics for baby pictures. They have so many beautiful fabrics and prints. The staff were very friendly and quick to help. This isn't a fancy shop, but they do have a great variety.

If you want to be followed around the store and told “don’t touch those bc we don’t want to fold them again” then this is the place for you! I brought two professional seamstress in who wanted to buy a lot of fabric for a project but I kindly directed them to another store bc I refuse to allow them to be treated like kids or criminals. I’ll never bring another person here to be treated poorly! I HOPE NO SHOPS HERE!!

This place is a true hidden gem. I met a woman at a craft fair that told me about June Fabrics and I was not expecting much. But the experience was great, I arrived soon after they opened and the people working were very hospitable. I picked out some palaka fabrics (they have plenty different colors) and the price was so good compared to other places on island, cheaper than Walmart and I get to support local. The place was very big and they had a great selection!

A big warehouse of fabrics. The price are not labeled. Some over priced. Some $20 a yard.

HIFF is a is one of the best events in Hawaii for movie lovers. Every year, they bring top of the line movies from the film festival circuit and tons of the best local films from Hawaii and the Pacific. It is a great and underrated festival. This year they had a bunch of drive-ins and tons of online films in response to the pandemic. Great alternative to the beach and Netflix!

Every year i've attended HIFF, the festival has never failed to surprise and delight with international films and filmmakers I would have not discovered otherwise. In addition the panels, talks and special free events make it worth hanging out a bit later. Love that they offered online and Drive-in Screenings this pandemic year to keep everyone safe. It was a fun throwback vibe at Ala Moana Shopping Center under the Hawaiian stars to see the newest Asia-Pacific films!

Itʻs not over yet, but I have to say I have been so impressed with HIFF40 this year! Not only did they pivot seamlessly to online with COVID, but they also offered an incredible variety of other opportunities for film-philes, including drive-in movies, in person screenings, and lots of really valuable industry talks. Iʻve been consistently impressed with the caliber of films HIFF manages to bring to our shores, and this year was no different. Major props to their team for delivering another incredible festival, despite the challenges! Itʻs all the more meaningful this year!

Been attending since I was young and HIFF never ceases to amaze with the selection of incredible films from around the world -- something for everyone, really -- fun events, talk stories, and a real sense of community. During COVID they were able to bring all of this to the world at large. Lucky me: I got to attend even when away from home. I especially like how they support the community through their education initiatives and community-minded programming. Seriously one of the best film festivals out there.

I am so glad that HIFF is being responsible this year and still providing new, quality films from around the world while practicing proper safety procedures. I have been watching online, but also did one of the drive-in experiences at Ala Moana. It felt really awesome to be able to watch films on the big screen again. Thank you HIFF!

Love that HIFF provides a platform for local and international filmmakers to showcase their talents and stories! 2020 has been a rough year but HIFF's efforts to showcase films through drive-ins and online streaming has been a nice and comfortable escape from our everyday struggles.

I’m enjoying HIFF40. In this crazy year, HIFF has added drive-in and virtual screenings to its in-theater format, allowing more people locally as well as the rest of the world to access the best Asian and Pacific films in a variety of genres, from Ann Hui’s classic movies to Asian blockbusters, to Hawaiian and South Pacific dramas and documentaries. Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom and Ainu Mosir were cultural gems, while Story Game and Charity gave a nod to our local supernatural element. I still have lots more to see before the end of the festival.

Dr. Andaya's team are the rudest and unprofessional medical staff I've ever encountered. I rather look for a new primary care doctor who actually has a friendly and helpful team of medical assistants/nurses! First off contacting her & booking an appointment with her is almost impossible with your a busy & working parent. You call the front desk, get the run around and when you are able to talk to her team to schedule the girls are laughing and screaming in the background like its zoo. I will say it wasn't like this before when she had Archelle as her medical assistant. Archie was very sweet and made me feel comfortable and welcome. I'm not entirely sure if the new girl is named Desiree? She shouldn't be working in the medical field if she hates her job as much as she shows it in her attitude!

Street parking is ok when there's nothing major going on. Otherwise, it is better to fund other transportation there. It's nice they have all the holiday decorations and appreciate the drive up ballot box that makes voting easy on our own time

The various extravagant, colorful Christmas tree varieties, their unique ornaments and carefully wrapped packages brighten up the Honolulu Hale (Honolulu City Hall). The very creative, captivated, spectacular original wreaths also line the Mauka, Daiamond Head side of the Honolulu Hale Hallway. Come, and enjoy this captivating displays.

Really nice old building, and the Christmas display was pretty great

Came for the Christmas lights. Parking is horrible. Nice lights for the family to enjoy and take pictures. They also had a couple carnival rides. Horse wagon. And witness a marriage proposal

Nice place for a holiday show and walk with the family. Lots of lights and some opportunities to purchase food and beverages. The crowds were not too busy for Saturday 2018 before Christmas.

This is for the Honolulu City Lights at Honolulu Hale. Awesome decorations and trees. Santa and Mrs Claus were awesome. Great place to take the kids... ...especially at night! Bring the family!

Mele Kalikimaka!!! Feel the Christmas spirit at Honolulu Hale. Free Family fun and photo ops everywhere. Don't forget to check out the wreath room as I did oops!!! If you have the chance to catch the trolley ride, highly recommended!!!

12/2023 Great for Hawaii and a great way to cheer on the participants - if you're not actually running. I am always amazed at some of the "challenging" costumes for a marathon. Go get em! 😃🤙✌️

I’m very disappointed with the Honolulu Marathon’s rigid no-transfer policy, especially for military personnel. As someone who serves, I often face unexpected deployments or relocations. Many other events offer flexibility for military participants, but the Honolulu Marathon doesn’t. This lack of support feels unfair and unwelcoming, especially in a city with a significant military presence. I hope they reconsider their policies to be more inclusive and supportive in the future.

Great races and lots done for running in the state of Hawaii. I have been a avid supporter of the organization for the last decade and look forward to participating in their events - Hapalua Half, Honolulu Marathon, and Kings 10K.

I've been fortunate to participate in the Honolulu marathon 5 times now, and I must say, it's one of the most organized, well thought out and planned race ever. Water, sports drinks, first aid stations, and cold sponges line the entire course. No participant lacks having any of their basic needs being met. The race begins in the dark at 0500 with the start of colorful fireworks and excitement. The runners then proceed through a downtown of beautiful Christmas lights and holiday displays. As observers cheer you on, and hand out snacks, you make your way into Waikiki, and then Diamond Head, where the view of the ocean and mountains are in the background. It's stunning. Volunteers are abundant along the 26.6 mile course, helping to make the event a success. Local residents offer a quick cool down by allowing you to run through the mist of their garden hose, while others perform live music along the way. Your adrenalin flows, palm trees sway, and the multicultural crowd pushes forward together, united in a common goal, crossing the finish line. Just when you think you can't go on another step, the finish line beams in the distance. It calls you to push hard until the end. You hear your name boom over the loud speaker as you throw your arms up in victory! I highly recommend the Honolulu marathon to everyone.

Pretty well organized. Thank you to the numerous volunteers along the route who help make this marathon happen! Wish they had better foods like the Portland marathon. But overall, it's pretty good. Wish their entry prices didn't go up for Kama'aina. They should have stricter rules on young children "running" or suffering on the route.

So my boyfriend and I signed up for the Honolulu Marathon last year since it wasn't too expensive (we signed up early as kamaainas). This was the third time that we signed up. 2014 was the first year we signed up together. I did train a bit in the first year we tried (2014), and could only get to mile 16 before I had to call it quits because of all the pain I was in. After that, I developed plantar fasciitis. My running still has never been the same, and the plantar fasciitis still flares up here and there. I was very disappointed in myself the first year. Pain or not, I felt like a failure. I felt like a cheater since I crossed the finish line after getting a ride from a friend at mile 16 who took us to the park. I crossed the finish line so I would know what it was like and be motivated to finish next time. I was sad and felt worthless that I didn't finish. The second year we signed up, we got to the expo and that was the furthest we got. I was still disappointed and felling negative so I didn't even want to try. The third year (3016), we were debating should we even do it since we didn't do any training at all. Last minute, we decided that we would just do some of it and walk, if we woke up in time. We went to a bbq and slept at 11:30 pm the night before. Whatever happens, happens. Somehow, we woke up, did the 10 miles we said we would and just kept going. We walked and walked. And guess what? We finished, a little over 11 hours. That's longer than a work day. My legs were jello that day but surprisingly the next day, I wasn't as sore as I thought I would be. I think it's because I stretched and kept moving. I didn't sit or lay down for too long. It may have taken us a long time, but my boyfriend and I did it together. We tried hard and didn't give up. We officially finished a marathon together and each earned our first Honolulu Marathon medal! If you can complete a marathon, you'll feel like you can do almost anything after that. Some tips and takeaways? Train. Don't overtrain, but make sure you train. We may not have trained, but we were swimming, doing yoga and other strengthening exercises which probably helped us. Food. Make sure you bring a snack and enough energetic gels/packets. We didn't know we were doing the entire marathon so we weren't prepared and were out of energy during most of the race. TP. Make sure you pack toilet paper for the race. There will be a lot of bathroom breaks. Support. It can be a running partner, someone else in the race or someone just following your progress. They can help cheer and motivate you. They also can make sure you're ok and get you help if you need it. It's amazing how much a little support can really help you push through. Run. If you can, do some running. 11 hours is a very long time to be walking and is very hard on your feet. Don't give up. Try your best and take each mile at a time. People who do this marathon are very supportive along the way. You entered and were at the start line. That's the hardest step. Listen to your body. If your body is in pain and telling you to stop, stop. No race is worth doing permanent damage to your body. Would we do it again? Yes. Now that I know we can finish. We are going to try to train this time and do some running. I want to thank you to those of you who were tracking me and encouraged me! You were with me and helped me finish that race. Let me say, a lot of things cross your mind as you do the race. You believed in me, even when I doubted myself. I appreciate the support more than you know. And now I know understand why that malasada is so good. ******** You can walk or run. Do it for malasadas. Train and don't give up.

Beautiful race

Very festive and enjoyable.

(Translated by Google) The best (Original) Lo mejor

Comprehensive sake event that has so many options it borders on unmanageable. Love going.

Amazing Event. Would recommend for anyone who enjoys sake even a little

Looked like fun

Lots of good food

Awsome experience!!!

Great experience

(Translated by Google) Accounting slip Receipt confirmation required Caution store (Original) 会計 伝票 レシート要確認 注意店

We were there when there was two construction so it was not possible to get advanced tickets. We were able to get there early in the morning and get on the waiting list. Then I'm already outside is very moving. The memorial itself is actually US Navy property and the personnel are very military and expect respect and reverence. The historical visitor center information was interesting. We didn't pay for the guided out of your tour but didn't feel it we were missing anything. There are two other museums that are attached for an additional charge but the national park itself is free. We found the park rangers here to be exceptional and very well versed in their subject matter.

Hard not to tear up out here. So many families changed instantly. Eternal respect for all those who serve with honor. Heaven forbid those have to pay the same sacrifice! Word to the wise- don't see anywhere listed that the last boat out to the USS Arizona Memorial is at 330 pm (1530 hrs), though the Park is open until 5 pm. (1700 hrs) The Bowfin is quite an experience to walk through..These guys we're tasked with one of the ultimate risks of a wartime environment. Getting thru the bulkhead doors was something at 65 w two total hips....they ran through them when needed elsewhere in the Sub. Truly astounding. The museum for the submarine service is remarkable. Lots to learn there. Too much to see in one or two visits....we need to return. Reckon this place is a huge linchpin in United States history. Gettysburg, Lexington, and Pearl Harbor; all US citizens should be able to recite their importance in US history. Can I? Not completely, and it's shameful. Sure I learned some in 4th grade, and on. But these events are what our freedoms are founded on; what gave us and the world notice of our ability and intent following those events. We should all know them better.

If you’re planning a trip to Oahu, visiting the Pearl Harbor National Memorial is an absolute must. It’s one of those places that really makes history come alive, and best of all, entry is completely free. The memorial is beautifully maintained, and the exhibits do an incredible job of telling the story of Pearl Harbor and the events of World War II. It’s a powerful, moving experience that gives you a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made by so many. A few tips to make your visit smoother: if you’re driving, pay for parking because spots fill up fast, especially in the mornings. Speaking of mornings, I highly recommend arriving early—the lines for the USS Arizona Memorial ferry can get long. The ferry itself is free, and it’s a serene, respectful way to pay your respects at the Arizona. One important note: no bags are allowed on the ferry, so plan to leave them at home or securely in your car. Take your time walking through the exhibits and reading the plaques—there’s a lot of history packed into the memorial, and it’s really worth absorbing. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious about one of the most significant moments in American history, this visit is both educational and moving. Overall, the Pearl Harbor National Memorial is an unforgettable experience. It’s well-organized, meaningful, and a must-see if you’re on Oahu. Don’t miss it!

A Truly Humbling Experience, But Plan for the Costs This is an incredibly humbling and powerful place to visit. Standing there and reflecting on the history is a profound experience that every American should have. The main memorial itself is incredibly well done, respectful, and moving. My only real issue is how the pricing is structured. It's a bit messed up that you have to pay so much to see all the historic sites. It doesn't make sense why the main memorial is covered, but seeing everything else like the battleship and the other museums are pay to see. I think it was close to a hundred bucks a person to see everything, which feels unreasonable. Outside of the sticker shock for the full tour, the experience itself is absolutely not bad at all. It's a five-star piece of history, without a doubt. Just be prepared for the extra costs if you want to see more than the main memorial.

This is a large memorial that has various sections spread across the area, and involves a lot of walking. There are several attractions on site, all ticketed separately, or can be combined with one single passport pass. The only free attraction is the Arizona Memorial, for which you actually get on a free 5 minute boat ride, and get to spend 15 minutes at the site. The rest include various plaques, sculptures, memorial boards etc. All ticketing and experience details are listed and priced on the official website. Would highly recommend wearing easy to walk shoes, and bring a hat as most attractions are open air and it’s hot when sunny. There are restrooms located across various points. There is a gift shop and book store at the exit of the memorial. The virtual reality tours are really nice and very decently priced.

A once in a lifetime experience. All that you read about visiting it is confusing. Go and just enjoy the Memorial and gain your own memories. The movie is a MUST see. The trip to the Arizona is a nice boat ride. You only need about 15 minutes on the Arizona Memorial its self. Enjoy the park wander and explore what is interesting to you. Take in what you can and don't feel like you have to do it all. If you have never been on a battleship or submarine experience it here otherwise there is plenty to explore. Nice gift shop lots of unique its specific to Pearl Harbor. I did a self guided tour was there for 3 hour and was happy with my visit. They sell snacks and drinks. Have adequate restrooms. DO NOTE WHAT TYPE OF BAG YOU TRY TO BRING IN. I had a clear see through bag with water and snacks and had no problem.

It’s definitely worth spending a few hours here remembering those who fell in WWII. The memorial comprises of 4 main “attractions”: the USS Arizona, USS Missouri, the US Bowfin Submarine and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. The USS Arizona is by far the most popular and iconic and this one is free but there are options to buy tickets so you don’t have to wait in line either through a private company like Viator or the government sponsored site recreation.gov. Cheaper to use recreation.gov but tickets are first come first served. If you missed reserving tickets for the Arizona, you can try your luck waiting as a stand by. It’s hit or miss but you have to go early (preferably arrive to line up before 7am). The other 3 sites you can either buy a combined passport or do a la cart. They have done a remarkable job preserving the history in a respectful way. Lots to see, not much by way of food on site or nearby. Public restrooms available. One thing to remember, no purses or bags are allowed unless they are see through.

This mall is huge, over 350 stores! The biggest open air mall of the US!!! They have all the high end designers like LV, Prada, Gucci, Chanel, Giorgio Armani and other popular brands Tory Burch, Lululemon, The North Face, Yeti, Hoka, Sephora, Kate Spade just to name a few. There are plenty of dining options sit down (BDubs, Morton’s Steakhouse, Korean BBQ, Vietnamese, Olive Garden are some), casual (Chick-fil-a, sushi, Jack n the box, Raising Canes…too many to name!) ands snacks n drinks (Auntie Annie’s, Baskin Robbin’s, Starbucks, coffee, bakery’s, shaved ice only to name a few!) This mall is like an outlet, there are 9 levels for parking! Also easily accessible by public transportation, trolleys and ride shares. You definitely need a full day and walking shoes if you wish to scroll this beauty!

Wonderful outdoor mall with super convenient shopping experience and great location only 10 minutes' drive from Waikiki. I can say that the mall has everything we need, plenty of parking and easy access to another floors and stores.

Free parking, variety of shops at different price points, and free daily hula show at 5pm! It's a nice outdoor mall with a weird layout though. They do have all the overpriced bougie stores in the main walkway, but it you go towards the sides you'll find stores with more affordable prices.

Opening hours are 10 am to 8 pm Free parking on 9 floors. Very nice open air mall with 350 stores. Many designers, Bloomingdale’s, macys, Neumann Marcus, target, Nordstrom, foodland, Barnes and noble… Very large and nice food court with lots of choices.

This is a beautiful outdoor mall with multiple levels and some covered areas. It has a wide variety of stores, from big-name brands to smaller shops, and plenty to see and do. The mall is quite large, so it’s easy to get turned around, but that just adds to the adventure of exploring everything it has to offer.

This place is AMAZING! So many stores, and the food court is UNREAL!! Highlights: Shabayu is not to be missed! Texas di Brazil was expensive, but so worth it!! (The salad bar alone was with the price.) Cat Cafe: Super Cute!!

The center is major. We went to the Starbucks just outside and Hula Hatie inside. Manys shops including Bloomingdales and Nordstrom. You can't go wrong coming here to shop!

Our main purpose when we came here was to watch the Friday fireworks. This park is big and has nice views of the city. It’s also a great place to relax, hang out, read a book and walking or jogging It’s a great place for kids to play in the playground or run around. It’s has plenty of parking too and it’s also free but keep in mind that it gets busy during special events like the fireworks. Best to get there early. I recommend bringing picnic blankets and chair if you’re going to hang out for a bit. We were there a couple of hours before the fireworks mainly to get a good spot and get a good view. We brought some food and enjoyed an early dinner. Overall a nice park however just be aware of your surroundings as we’ve seen people with carts and tents on the other side. The public washroom wasn’t as great either, not well maintained but I guess it’s just like any other public park.

Its a beautiful and large park with public access to the beach tough. There are enough slots to park , many people walking, surfing or just sharing a barbeque on the large extension of grass with many big trees shadowing. I was in the second week of June and the only "but" was the incredible amount of flies around.

I feel like this is a hidden gem in Oahu. The view is so beautiful here and the park was mostly empty when we went. We didn't go far into the park so we can't attest to the quality of the beach. But the grassy area was gorgeous enough.

Memorial Day, Shinnyo-En lantern floating Hawaii 2025. I just wanted to give you all a couple of tips, hope it helps. *There is a separate line for military members which is MUCH shorter. *Bring a beach chair or towel to sit on while you wait for your lantern. *Bring an umbrella or hat for sun protection, sun block, and water. * There is parking at Ala Moana center. * Bring a lighter, the grill ones work best to light the lantern. We pick up our lantern, take it home to write our messages and then come back for the ceremony. Some people prefer to stay all day and enjoy the beach park 🏖🌴

One of my favorite places to be on the island. It is such a beautiful and lively park, great for taking pictures, walking, picknicking, sports,,, everything. You can even catch a beautiful sunset or sunrise. It is next to ala Moana so you can grab a treat or go shopping as well. Me and my husband recently even carved pumpkins there lol. You can do anything.

beautiful park but smells funky in some spots. also has a lot of homeless people but they aren’t aggressive in my experience.

Nice park with a good beach with views of Diamond Head. Pretty busy spot but beautiful.

Nice place to walk and get some exercise in. I always hit in the morning and walk it to the park on the other side to get my workout on.

Lovely place to walk around the neighborhood. It has walk paths everywhere that take u from the street sidewalk to the side of the canal. You might just see ppl who r rowing compete with each other.

Ala Wai boulevard along Ala Wai canal is one one of the best place for morning walk in Honolulu. If you staying in any hotel in Waikiki, you must go and enjoy the walk and devour the scenic beauty and nonchalant ambiance of the place. A nice blend of nature and human endeavour to amalgamate its creations in concrete!! Whatsoever, The Mother Nature in all its benevolence, and I was there to bath in its kindness (April 8-15,2019)

The canal has been a memory of many children. At a time when it was ok to jump in and yes go fishing. My 1st apt. faced the Ala Wai Canal and the very 1st morning I seen a stingray jumped up and out? I swear we locked eyes, Magnificent. Of course my family added in the understanding of the viewing of this? I felt that I was going to be ok 🤙. I'm putting out 1 photo of where we used to jump from, and boy were we gutsy?

Gorgeous view and very peaceful! Great for morning or afternoon walks, very relaxing

Beautiful landmark!! It's frequently seen on the "Magnum PI" TV show. Makes for a great place to walk!!

Super cool and stunning canal walkways! Great place to stroll or go for a run/bike under the trees and feel a slight breeze coming through. People can rent row boats and row down the canal also! A great spot.

(Translated by Google) I think it was tough for the players because of the strong rain and wind. (Original) 雨風が強く選手も大変だったと思います。

We had the best time on the Prince Kuhio sunset dinner cruise! We could not have asked for better food, service, and views. The staff was amazing. Alex, Luna, and Lucia were so kind and fun. We highly recommend this cruise. 10/10!!!

It was wonderful to enjoy a delicious meal while watching the sunset. The bar’s seashell décor added a charming touch and the Aloha vibe made the atmosphere feel welcoming. The staff was fantastic, the food flavorful, and the drinks well-made. The catch of the day was not only tasty but beautifully presented. Service was excellent, and we also appreciated getting a photo taken before boarding. It was also a nice surprise that they had a real washroom on board and it was clean. Highly recommend!

As a resident of Oahu, Prince Kuhio is one of our hidden gems on island. If you’re looking for a dinner cruise that isn’t the typical "stuffy cookie cutter vibe" this is the right place to be on the ocean having dinner in Hawaii. Not only does Prince Kuhio’s boat shine brightly every night with the bubble lights, it truly cultivates a special outdoor dinner experience for its guests. Whether you’re a local looking for an outing or tourist and choose to book this excursion on your vacation you will get more of a true genuine Hawaiian vibe. This boat brings the spirit of Aloha to the table. The fresh catch of the day or melt in your mouth beef short rib are to die for. I am a local photographer on island and have been out on this boat multiple times for many occasions from photoshoots, weddings, proposals, family dinners... the list goes on and I am continually pleased with the experience. I could eat Chef Cater’s food over and over again and wouldn’t get tired of it. It is BYOB meaning (BRING YOUR OWN ALCOHOL) so make sure you bring what you would like to drink, alcohol is not provided in purchase of ticket! Prince Kuhio is not a booze cruise though the energy is fun and light, yet family oriented. Plan in advance to find parking because it’s a busy parking lot and prepare if you aren’t sure whether or not you get motion sickness.... It’s better to be safe than sorry. 5 stars over and over again!

Prince Kuhio Tours Sunset Dinner Cruise So many things about tonight's trip made it our best tour ever! Nicole, you are the best! Everyone was amazing! The boat was clean and spacious. The dinner was fantastic. The customer service was beyond over the top. Thank you all for making this the evening a special one for our family!

We had an amazing time aboard the Prince Kuhio!! The crew was awesome, the chief cooked us a spectacular meal, and the captain was entertaining and he cruised us along the beautiful skyline. We had a beautiful sunset dinner cruise for our 35th wedding anniversary and highly recommend joining this tour!!!!

Prince Kuhio was the highlight of my Hawaii trip! I was truly impressed by the food they served- both the beef short ribs and the mahi mahi were the best I’ve ever had. Even the salad was the best salad I have ever had (get the papaya dressing). Captain was cool, servers were awesome. smooth sailing with beautiful views. I had originally tried to book a dinner cruise at a larger boat, but we kept driving by and saw the Prince Kuhio docked. We thought we’d like a more intimate, smaller dinner cruise experience. So glad we made that decision because Prince Kuhio completely exceeded our expectations.

I must admit, I was expecting mediocrity at best. The customer service, greeting, hospitality, check in process, views were all TOP TIER! Here’s where it gets tricky… the food! There is an actual CHEF, preparing food! They are plating it! It’s not being cooked as a mass meal ad thrown at you, your order comes out just as it would a restaurant. We had the mahi mahi and the short rib. Both were PHENOMENAL! From the moment they release you to move around the boat, you can smell the Aromas from the kitchen and that’s when you realize, wait, we are about to have an actual meal! I can’t express enough how much this was worth the money!!! TIP, if you can do it on a Friday night you will experience the fireworks on the water!!! Book it!!

Great store! Good selection, reasonable prices

Update #2: After some back and forth with Vans customer service, I’m happy to say the issue was eventually resolved. I had purchased a pair of shoes from the Waikīkī store that caused significant foot pain after just one brief wear. They were still in like-new condition, but I was initially denied a return in-store and received a generic response from customer care. After pushing the issue, resending details and photos multiple times, Vans finally acknowledged the situation and provided a $90 gift card, which I appreciate. While the process was more frustrating and time-consuming than it should’ve been, I do feel better about how it ended. I hope Vans can improve the way they handle edge cases like mine in the future — loyal customers should be heard the first time. Update: I followed Vans’ advice and contacted their customer service directly after being denied an exchange in-store — even though the shoes were only worn once, caused significant foot pain, and are still in like-new condition aside from minimal sole discoloration from walking briefly on asphalt. Instead of addressing the issue, Vans sent me a copy-paste policy response and offered a 20% discount code, which is completely useless considering I now have a pair of shoes I can’t wear. No one acknowledged the situation or made any effort to make it right. This isn’t customer service — it’s deflection. If Vans stands behind their products, they should take ownership when something is clearly wrong. I’ve been a loyal customer, but after this experience, I’m seriously reconsidering ever buying from them again. Shameful handling of a simple issue. OG post: Bought a pair of shoes from them and wore them one time. The shoes were too small after testing them out, so I was going to bring them and exchange them for another pair. The shoes are in perfect shape still and the store refused to work with me on an exchange. Worst customer service ever. Waste of time. DO NOT buy shoes from vans

We are from Maui but was on vacation in Oahu and at the Alamoana Vans location. The Sales associate that assisted us (Ashley) was so welcoming and helpful from the moment we stepped into the store. We initially came in with the intentions of just getting my boyfriend a pair of shoes but Ashely let us know about a promo they had going on and gave us some great insight about the shoes and helped us during our time in the store. We ended up making a purchase of shoes for not only my boyfriend but also for myself and our son, lol. Great experience, thank you Ashley V. We look forward to seeing you again on our next trip to Oahu.

I had a gift card to use, but saved it for use here after receiving zero to crappy service at the Queen Kaahumanu Center location. This location is in Ala Moana Center, third level near Macy's. Like at most stores on Oahu, I was commonly greeted and asked if I needed help by numerous employees. You do NOT get that on Maui. SMH. How difficult is this simple process? Not at all! Being a non-fan of shoes, I naturally gravitated to the shirts and tank tops, until my spouse reminded me that I was looking at some shoes a few months ago. Really? I completely forgot. See, I could care less about shoes! I headed to the shoe wall and found some cool gray & white-soled sneakers, and they had it in my size. Perfect. Sold! OVERALL: Great service, clean and organized store.

Great store! I left my phone there and had to go back and get it. Staff had kept it safe, where very friendly and empathic. Thanks so much to the team working today. They also have a great range of sweet gear also.

Great store, fantastic service. Jared there helped us loads and knew what he was talking about. We are here on our honeymoon so he also told us some great places to eat. So ontop of him helping us out in store. He helped make our stay in Oahu better. Great store and great dude! Thanks Jared!

Excellent customer service from Nick N.

Everything you will ever need and more! Extremely happy AWP is open on Saturday. Great help. See Bryan Young for all your questions.

Large selection of (gasp) safety related equipment and more. Prices are fair, workers are polite and friendly. Shopped here multiple times, will be going back for more gear as needed!

Nice hard hats, and free ice cold bottle water!! 💦 😎🤙😋

This is the best place by far in Hawaii to purchase safety equipment. Safety Systems Hawaii now called Statewide Safety Systems was a loyal customer of mine for more than 12 years before I chose to retire. They provide excellent safety training as well as highest quality products available on the market today. The service and people who work there are fantastic and very knowledgeable. Many have become lifetime friends. Mahalo from Jeff 🤟🏻

12-5-20 went in this morning. The staff was super friendly and went above and beyond to help me find the perfect work boots

Friendly workers. Went in to pay for one of our employee's work boots. Found out they will take my card over the phone then I can have the employee pick up their own boots.

I've gone by three times during business hours and they were closed. Today I called ahead to make sure they were open (Thursday at 10:30 AM) But when I got there I called to ask where I could park since all the parking is taken up by employees of SS or surrounding shops. The said they were closed indefinitely to do inventory. So I've finally decided to take my companies business elsewhere. I guess they are an ok place, but if the customers can't get in the door then I'm not sure how they will grow.

I came here for a facial on my birthday and June went above and beyond! She immediately knew what my skin needed (a good cleaning and some hydration). I’ve never had my skin feel so clean and hydrated after having a facial done.. or ever. Months later, I swear my skin has been in better condition because of this facial. I was just on holiday in Oahu, but if I could go back a few times a year to June, I would. She was also just a great time to talk to!

I had such a great facial experience! June removed every possible blackhead I could have had. She was super warm and welcoming and knew just what I needed!

I’ve been going to June for my monthly facial for over 7 years now. For deep pore cleaning (whiteheads, blackheads, big pimples be gone), June is the master. No scarring afterwards. Definitely a must. Plus she’s sweet and cute ❤️

My skin has never looked better since seeing June! She is so welcoming with her own beautiful and radiant skin. She also immediately knew of a skin care product that I have been using for 2 weeks- all my concerns literally vanished. my skin is like glass. I should say that I am so picky with who does my extractions/facials, but I trust June after just 1 visit. Definitely the best.

Cannot recommend June enough! I just moved from Korea and was initially concerned about finding a facialist of the same quality in Hawaii but she is beyond expectations. My skin is clearer than ever and I have stopped having breakouts. Definitely stop by if you have had issues with sensitive, acne prone skin.

The absolute best! Recently moved to new more convenient location at the Ala Moana building. I've been going to June every 6 weeks for facial and waxing for 5+ years and she's always on time, clean, and makes me feel comfortable.

Facials by June has moved! She’s now in the Ala Moana Building on 1441 Kapiolani Blvd in suite 717. Easiest parking is by Genki Sushi. I’ve been getting facials by June since around May 2021 and my skin has never looked better. I used to struggle with severe acne, especially closed comodones. Nothing worked for me - but I get facials regularly now and my skin is so smooth☺️ She’s also the sweetest!

Hawaii Events Unlimited is the way to go. They provided a photo booth for our wedding reception. They promptly set-up before the reception started. They had lots of props to choose from. There were also tons of frames and styles to choose from. What we really liked is that we were provided copies of all the photos that our guests took too! Thank you Hawaii Events Unlimited.

The staff at HEU provided us amazing services especially Hanson! The whole process was very cohesive and seamless. They did everything to bring our vision of the atmosphere we wanted t o create for our wedding. Everyone we worked with was very professional and did an exceptional job. The DJ did a phenomenal job at keeping our dance floor full and al l of our request were made. We also ordered the pixelishious lighting and that real ly elevated the space, they went above and beyond for us and spelt it out in our la st name. 10/10 experience!

Our whole vow renewal experience was phenomenal, thanks Hawaii Unlimited for making our big day so magical!

We booked Hawaiʻi Events for their DJ, emcee, and lighting services for our wedding reception out in Waimea Valley, and they were absolutely incredible! Hanson, Marvin, and Hope were very responsive and helpful during the booking process, so we felt confident about what we were booking. Our DJ, Nate, did an awesome job at incorporating the music we wanted while keeping the energy and spirits high throughout the event. Our favorite part about Nate's DJ-ing was the sound effects he added during our bridal party's speeches! Our emcee, Ray, was amazing as well. He did great in maintaining a natural flow throughout the night and making our loved ones laugh. He always matched the energy of our guests, and we loved that. We added cafe lights last minute, and the Hawaiʻi Events team were extremely accommodating during this process. We're so grateful to have worked with and have the attendance of such a professional and vibrant team! Would definitely work with or recommend them to others in the future. ❤️

DJ Shift and Bruddah Bryan were absolutely amazing! They did everything right! DJ Shift is the best from playing the exact 90s alternative playlist for cocktail hour to a legit Bay Area playlist for the dance portion. In addition he took requests for the older fam to dance the cha-cha too! DJ Shift knew the assignment and executed it like an OG! In addition he played the final song that I wanted and danced to. Bruddah Bryan is a great MC! He got the guests excited and responded to his requests. He did a cool trivial about the bride and groom, which the guests were super engaged and competitive about. His overall energy and positive vibes were perfect for our wedding! They both have put utmost love and gratitude.

Hanson and the team were incredibly nice, responsive, and willing to help with our last minute needs. Price to quality was great. Professional and responsible company. Highly recommended.

My husband and I just recently got married at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in 2023 and used Hawaii Events Unlimited as our main entertainment vendor. Hawaii Events Unlimited is one of Aulani’s approved set of vendors. When we originally started planning our wedding with Aulani in 2022, the number of services (DJ / MC, Photobooths, monogram, lighting, etc.) as well as the exceptional customer service by Hawaii Events Unlimited. When we originally reached out to them to express interest, we were set up with a kick off call right away. The team listened to what we wanted for our big day and provided us with a ton of different options. They even said that if we decided to not go with them that they’d be more than willing to give us advice or point us in the right direction of what would fit for our needs. We were floored with the level of service Hawaii Events Unlimited provided to us as we were planning and decided to go with them. We went with the classic reception package which included the DJ, sound system, microphones, and dance and static uplighting, photobooth with unlimited prints and MC services. We also added on a monogram that lit up behind our sweethearts table as well as the 360 photobooth (shout out to Hanson) From the months that led up to the wedding, Hawaii Events Unlimited was always super helpful in responding quickly to our questions as well as letting us have chats with the MC (Braddah Bryan) and our DJ (Nate) so we were aligned with what the program would look like and what type of music we wanted played. Hawaii Events Unlimited also has a convenient portal where you can list off everything you need, music list, and logistics for the day. They also offer convenient monthly payment options. The day of the wedding, Braddah Bryan kept the program running smoothly and making sure we stayed on time as well as keeping our guests entertained. Nate and Ejay did an amazing job of keeping our guests on the dance floor while following our guidance with all of our music choices. Jordan did an amazing job of lighting up the ballroom perfectly. And Hope, Colby, Kristen, Kylie, and Josh did an amazing job with the standard and 360 photosbooths which our guests completely loved. Hawaii Events Unlimited was worth every penny and the level of customer service was well worth it. We also enjoyed that they offered a plethora of services so we only had to manage one vendor for entertainment vs multiple vendors. After the event was over, we promptly got all the photobooth files after a couple of days so we could share it with our guests. We would highly recommend Hawaii Events Unlimited for any of your event needs. Their customer service is top notch and we thank all of them for making our big day so special.

Found some really cool stuff here

I love this show, but am not pleased that it has moved to July. This is the hot season now, due to climate change, and it hard to take for us Northerners. North Shore, that is!!

Good memories!

I did spend 35 dollar for keiki accidentally instead of the normal adult run ,called them to help me rectify but they said once done its done so i have to pay separately for the adult run I CALLED THEM they wont refund or transfer to the normal aloha adults run this here for me is the greatest scam of all time I mean why do they do this when its a charity??????? And why is it called charity when actually can’t practice an ounce of emphasis?!

such a great cause... go out and support them and sign up for the next run!