Restaurants
Relaxed, open-air Hawaiian restaurant at Turtle Bay with views of a golf course & the North Shore.
Activities & Tours
Oahu Half Day Tours offers custom private and group half-day tours designed around you, your schedule, and your ideal island experience. Our local guides take guests on a relaxed journey through the beauty of Oahu, from scenic lookouts and pristine beaches to iconic landmarks, local food stops, cultural sites, North Shore highlights, and hidden gems. Whether you're visiting as a couple, family, cruise passenger, corporate group, wedding party, or group of friends, we create flexible routes and personalized service to help make your tour the best part of your trip. From Waikiki to Ko'Olina and Turtle Bay, our guides pick you up from your hotel or AirBNB to see the most our island has to offer without committing to a full-day tour.
Cultural Experiences
Pure Aloha Adventures is a woman owned business offering fully guided snorkeling tours of the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, stand up paddle boarding lessons and surf lessons in Waikiki, swimming and snorkeling with turtles in Honolulu, as well as seasonal whale watching excursions. Pure Aloha allows you to experience Hawaii the way the locals do! We show you the Hawaii we know and love and you will be sure to leave feeling like you are part of our ohana, not just a guest on a tour!
The Ocean is Our Way of Life With years of working on vessels around the globe, we pride ourselves in creating a safe and magical expeirnce for guest to take home with them after attending our excursions. We snorkel and swim at some of the best reefs on Oahu with turtles and sometimes dolphins if we are lucky. It is off the coast of Waikiki and only accessible by boat. It is known for its vast amount of sea life and turtles that hang out above the reef.
Snorkeling & Diving
Join us on the Kona coastline for a snorkel tour with wildlife! We approach our unique tours “safari” style, meaning we cover vast areas of the coastline in search of marine life aboard our vessel. We believe “the search” is part of the fun and allows nature to deliver the adventure. Together, we can observe and potentially interact with sea turtles, a variety of dolphin species, manta rays, sharks, whales, and locals of Hawaii’s coral reefs. Join us on an incredible journey leaving you with a lifetime of memories!
Cultural Experiences
Outdoor dinner & show featuring an abundant Hawaiian buffet & Polynesian dancing beside Kailua Bay.
Water Sports
-Exclusive private launch area on Haleiwa River. -Premium equipment and service. -River tours and rentals available, paperless online booking process. -Limited availabiliy, please book in advance online to reserve your spot or equipment. Mahalo Nui!
Bars & Nightlife
Bring food from nearby restaurants and trucks and enjoy your meal with a local craft draft beer, hard kombucha, hard cider, hard seltzer, or wine by the glass inside or on our patio. Casual and family friendly. Not hanging out? Grab some local and craft beers, fine wine or curated spirits from our bottle shop to take home. If you miss us in Kahuku, make sure to stop by our sister store, the Haleiwa Bottle Shop, for more great beer and a larger selection of fine wine.
Restaurants
NOBU LANAI at Four Seasons Resort Lanai brings world-renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's innovative Japanese cuisine to an open-air setting overlooking Hulopoe Bay, a designated Marine Life Conservation District known for spinner dolphins and sea turtles. Executive Chef Christopher 'Tex' Texeira showcases signature dishes including Black Cod Miso, Yellowtail Jalapeño with yuzu soy, Rock Shrimp Tempura and Crispy Mushroom Salad with Truffle Goma Dressing. Fresh fish is flown in daily from Japan, while locally sourced ingredients celebrate Lanai's flavors. Guests can enjoy the 15-course Teppanyaki dinner experience or savor A5 Wagyu prepared on volcanic hot rock, all with views toward iconic Pu'u Pehe.
Restaurants
Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar at Four Seasons Resort Lanai brings fresh, farm-to-table cuisine to a poolside setting overlooking Hulopoe Bay, a Marine Life Conservation District home to spinner dolphins and sea turtles. The menu celebrates vibrant California-Hawaiian fare. Signature offerings include Vegan Chop Salad with local beets and butternut squash, Crab Cake Sandwich with lemon caper aioli, and Pokeviche featuring local spicy ahi with furikake chips. Grilled Chocolate Cake and house-made Ice Cream Sandwiches in salted caramel, ginger snap and double fudge complete the experience, alongside handcrafted Mai Tais and tropical cocktails with views toward Pu'u Pehe.
Boat Charters
Coral Reef Adventures offers small-group Kona snorkel tours and ocean adventures on the Big Island of Hawaii departing from Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona. Popular tours include manta ray night snorkel tours, Captain Cook snorkel tours to Kealakekua Bay, private snorkel charters, and seasonal whale watching. Explore coral reefs, tropical fish, sea turtles, and world-famous manta rays while enjoying one of Hawaii’s most scenic coastlines. Coral Reef Adventures specializes in personalized ocean experiences with a maximum of 14 guests, creating a more comfortable alternative to larger tour boats. Convenient departures near Kona resorts with fast access to top snorkeling locations. Book online in advance, as tours often sell out quickly.
Boat Charters
Experience paradise with Captain Cook Snorkeling Tours located in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, established in 2019. Join the adventure and explore the vibrant underwater world of Kealakekua Bay aboard their comfortable and spacious boats. Discover fascinating coral formations, playful dolphins, and a plethora of colorful tropical fish in this marine sanctuary. Their experienced guides lead guided snorkeling tours, ensuring a safe and enriching experience, suitable for snorkelers of all levels. Immerse yourself in the magic of the underwater world with Captain Cook Snorkeling Tours.
Cultural Experiences
CALL FOR INFORMATION - STOREFRONT NOT OPEN YET Big Island Outdoor Inc., founded in 2022 in Kailua-Kona, is your most trusted resource guide for the Big Island of Hawaii. Our mission is to create a cleaner, safer world through community involvement, conservation, and adventure-driven living. We showcase the best of the island with responsible, respectful practices, offering curated activities, along with honest recommendations. We only partner with the best of the best in each category, and if a company falls short of exceptional guest experiences, we no longer work with them. From beach cleanups and retail merchandise to gear rentals and concierge booking, we help you explore responsibly while embracing adventure, culture, and aloha.
Cultural Experiences
Experience the evolution of Stand Up Paddling with LightSUP Hawaii! Our NightLight models with expansive viewing windows and internal light port create the most amazing SUP adventure! The miles of coral reef we explore and marine life we admire is the most healthy and abundant in Hawaii. Come experience our one of a kind ocean adventure on The Big Island of Hawaii and experience our world famous LightSUP Hawaii aloha!!
Parks & Recreation
Parks and Recreation operates and maintains County facilities which include tennis/basketball courts, athletic fields, parks and playgrounds, stadiums, pavilions, neighborhood centers, public cemeteries and the beautification areas.
Hiking & Nature
Activities & Tours
Whale Watching
Private Charters, Snorkel Tours, Dolphin Tours, and Whale Watching. Our Premier Ocean Experience in Kailua-Kona will go above your highest expectations.
Souvenirs & Gifts
Welcome to Collections of Waikīkī, a boutique shopping center located at the Sheraton Waikīkī, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, and Sheraton Princess Kaiulani hotels. Our shopping mall features over 60 select fashion boutiques, spas, and restaurants, and provides a central, easy-to-access shopping and dining destination for the Waikīkī visitor or resident. Also, many of our stores are owned and operated by locals, and cannot be found anywhere else! Come visit our shops and experience true aloha in Waikīkī.
Hotels & Resorts
Polished beachfront resort offering 4 outdoor pools & an upscale pan-Pacific restaurant.
Farms & Agriculture
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Experience the thrill of performance sailing with Sail Maui, one of the island's premier catamaran companies. They specialize in intimate, small-group adventures, from incredible snorkeling trips to stunning sunset sails, all with that authentic aloha spirit.
Get member deals on the Mahalo Rewards appKula Shave Ice North Shore hit the streets of Oahu in November 2019. The first and original Kula Shave Ice location is in Hilo, HI, started by Big Island locals Luke and Tiffany Golden. They later partnered with long time friends Jeff and Delys Okuyama in 2019 to bring Kula Shave Ice to Oahu, where Jeff and Delys call home. Previously a mobile trailer, they have been seen posted up along Kamehameha Highway between Shark's Cove and Sunset Elementary School, and most recently at Farm to Barn Cafe and Smoking Boar. They have finally found their home at The Kuilima Farm Stands in Kahuku. Follow their social media accounts @KulaShaveIceNS for realtime updates.