Hilo High School

If your child has a teacher named Tiffany Otani, get your child out of her class as soon as possible! She continuously puts kids down and wont hesitate to call every child in her class a retard... Teachers like this shouldn't be around kids...

HHS has a wonderful history, beginning in 1906.  Among the alumni are Congress woman Pat Saiki, former Mayor Lorraine Inouye ,UFC Hall of Famer, BJ Penn and Dr.Jennifer Doudna, developer of the CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing method . The student population is multi-cultural,  and proudly  includes students (grades 9-12) from the  Hawaiian Immersion School, Ke Kula 'O Nawahiokaulani'opu'u . HHS has athletics, and clubs that include PALC , JROTC and Project UNIFY. The school also has a wonderful outdoor pool,  brand new gym and if it really matters, a new phone system.  If there is a problem with school  personnel  or any concern, contact the Principal.  If your child is having problems keeping up with the work, contact his or her counselor. If you suspect your child has a disability, contact the SSC.  Go  Viks!

This is school is way behind the times, when my children went there in 2011 the counselors tried to move them up 2 grades because they were so ahead for the grade level. My children have always gone to school in the mainland and it is absurd just how advanced children in the mainland are compared to local kids. CRAZY STUFF

school demonstrated the honor and pride a true viking carries

Hilo High needs to up-date the phone number on the web site.

Small World Preschool

Mangala Yoga - Maui, Hawaii

Excellent studio. A studio I went to in Paia closed & I was so thankful a former fellow student told me about Mangala’s. I’ve been to many studios over the decades, this studio is very clean, beautiful, many rooms, very kind ppl & students. So many options of times & days & types of classes. I love they have Barre, HIIT also bc I like these weight resistant trainings. I appreciate the diversity in yoga options of hot, stretch, strength, vigorous & relaxing. It all helps me manage btw work hours & levels of classes for building muscle & flexible while keeping my injuries in mine. The workshops look great too.
Ruby & Cara are great instructors & I look forward to meeting more w/ each class. Their 2 wk promo offer for locals is great to experience the studio & the unlimited monthly offer after going forward is a great deal also. It feels so great to be back after closing of my other studio. Mahalo everyone!!

Mangala Yoga is absolutely amazing, one of the best studios on Maui I'd have to say.  Attracts a strong community of yogis and lovely souls.  Every single teacher is genuine and authentic, very knowledgeable and it shows that they are dedicated and love what they do, spreading peace love and light and guiding us to heal ourselves.  Very welcoming, clean, good energy in the studio.  The hot classes are awesome, love the infrared heat to sweat out all thee toxins!  Happy to be apart of this yogic community :)

Such a beautiful studio, you feel the nice energy in the studio instantly, slow yoga with Heather was absolutely what I needed at the moment. She’s an amazing instructor . Thank you Mangala studio for being here 🥥♥️

Previous to attending Mangala Yoga, I was hesitant to try yoga out. I saw their 30 days for $30 Maui resident special and decided to give it a try. That was over a year ago, and I am so grateful I did! The staff at Mangala Yoga are all wonderful and supportive. I love their always expanding class options, and shopping in the boutique area. I look forward to many more years at this amazing gem of a studio!

Beautiful studio located in the cozy town of Makawao.  The teachers are very knowledgable and you will be happy in any class you choose to take.  Having just completed the 200 hour yoga teacher training, I feel inspired and ready to begin teaching.  Maureen, studio owner, will you lead through an incredible journey and you will discover yoga bliss.  Best Yoga on Maui!

Haleakala Waldorf School

Beautiful school and grounds with a fantastic Holiday Fair in early December! Many local craft vendors with beautiful jewelry, hand carved wood, clothing, purses, food, baked goods, wreaths, plants, photography and many other items. Entertainment throughout the day all kinds of activities for children. Definitely a family event, spend the day!
$3 entrance fee, well worth such a minimal charge. Parking can be quite difficult so wear shoes for walking! Take an umbrella just in case, and bring a bag or two to carry your lovely finds!

My family and I have been members of the Haleakala Waldorf community for nearly 7 years. All of us – we as parents, as well as our kids – have felt incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience this amazing school. Waldorf students emerge richer, wiser, healthier young adults, more ready for the daunting challenges of today’s world, than we ever could have imagined. They have an evident abundance of creative insight, of confidence, and of academic, spiritual and aesthetic resources available within themselves, all of which seems so rare in young adults these days. Waldorf education is entirely worth every measure of cost it entails. We see the proof of the wisdom of Waldorf education clearly visible in the young adults who graduate each year ready and excited to meet the challenges of their lives with an array of powers we non-Waldorf educated parents can only marvel at.

Nice school! Had my daughters there three years ago. Experience for life. Recommended!

Waihee Elementary School

This is a very good elementary school.  Professional teachers and counselors do a great job with a challenging population.  Most kids get free meals and free bus.  The school is under control at all times.  Teachers have time for kids and parents.  My children had a great learning experience and achieved top test scores .  The support staff is first class as well.

I went here for elementary school. I turned out alright, if I do say so myself ;)

But seriously. good teachers, good friends, good neighborhood. fun field-trips (5th graders went to Oahu!). The playground was pretty good too. Also I hear they've expanded the campus since I was there so many years ago.

JUST WOULD LIKE SAY I RATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS ONE OF THE
BEST IN THE ISLANDS.   MY GRANDAUGHTER SAVANA ENJOYED GOING
TO SCHOOL.  I WISH ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL CARED FOR THE CHILDREN
LIKED WAIHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  JIM JUSTICE

Im 3rd grade and this is a awesome school! When I went to Kahului Elementary I wanted to go back.

I'm go miss this school I'm done 5th grade

Lāhainā Divers

My wife and I booked a two tank Molokini Crater Back Wall dive with Lahaina Divers and we couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience! The trip was all around comfy on the boat with Captain Cory and under the water with our divemaster Parker, both were beyond expectation! Book with these folks and you’ll be 100% taken care of 🤿

Sort of a last minute booking. We asked around Oahu and couldn’t find recommendations for a dive shop on Maui. We took a gamble on Lahaina Divers for their Cathedrals Saturday dive.

As we were getting ready to sail, the staff asked how many aboard were returning customers. It was very reassuring to see just about everybody raise their hand. As we pulled out of the harbor, Jeremiah gave a blessing asking for permission to enter the ocean which was a nice local experience I hadn’t had before.

The staff were knowledgeable, fun, and very professional. Thanks to JT, Jeremiah, Jacob and Morgan. We’ll take the name back to our dive shop and recommend them to any Maui visitors we know!

Let me start off by acknowledging after having an awesome hammerhead diving experience, it’s hard not to be a bit biased. That said, let me tell you why these guys deserve 5 (or more) stars.

First of all, safety. The gear was solid. The crew was extremely thorough in their presentation for the boat, other divers, as well as the dive profile overall. And, while diving, the DM’s (Jules and Logan) were very consistent in following up on everyone and making sure they were tended to and safe.

When other drivers commented they didn’t feel comfortable, they supported them, without pressure. I was witness to this exact situation, and that diver ended up having an Incredible time.

Next, ego. There is none. This was by far the best crew I ever have dove with and they were super knowledgeable if they wanted to show off. The captain, Cory, was hilarious as well as disciplined and safe/experienced. And the DMs have been doing this for awhile as well.

Next, adventure! Man what an adventure! The hammerhead dive was wild! And not just because of the awesome sharks. The boat ride there and back was quite an experience (take seasick pills if you get sick!).

Lastly, humor. I may have already shared this but each of the staff had the best attitude. It’s super clear that they genuinely love what they do. Cap that all off with epic dives, great vis, an adventuresome dive unlike any other, and some great hammerhead encounters and how could you not give them 5+ stars?

If I had anything negative to say, and this is stretching it, it’s that a) it’s a tad expensive (it’s hawaii after all though and totally worth it but be prepared to spend over $400) and b) I didn’t like that they require you to buy a surface buoy for the dive. I totally get why, and support the need for it 100%, just a bummer you can rent all the other gear but have to pay $35 for a buoy. I donated mine back at the end.

Again, I’m being super nit picky here to try to give a counter to all the awesomeness. Cory, Jules, Logan, and the new amazing Natalie were instant favorites of mine. And shout out to Jess in the office for taking care of me in the beginning and helping me get set up for it also!

Final note (if you’re still reading)- be sure to watch your elevation! I was sleeping at 3k Ft and had to cancel a dive and then also rent a van to sleep at sea level before my flight next day. It’s easy to forget about this in hawaii but plan your dives and time to recover and you’ll be all set.

Happy travels my friends! Enjoy the journey

We did our AOW here and a couple other fun dives. The diving equipments are amazing and there are enough space for everyone on the boat even if it’s a relatively big group. Staff are amazing from the shop to the boat. They are friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Thank you everyone for the unforgettable experience and we will definitely come back to dive with you guys again. Thank you Logan you are the best instructors!

I HIGHLY recommend Lahaina Divers. Do your research. Learn about the dive sites and all the dive operators. I was first introduced to Lahaina Divers in 2007. The experience was extraordinary and I've never forgotten.

Finally the chance came (2022!) to go back. I looked at all the dive shops online and called them all. There was no doubt I would be diving with Lahaina Divers again! My research confirmed it.

4 boat trips/8 dives/3 days. Wish I had time for more!

The boats are in great shape. I'm told they cap the load at 16 divers. The most we had was 14 and there was plenty of room to gear-up pre-dive as well as lounge on deck.

Diver safety and fun diving were their priorities. Roll call before the boat untied from the dock. Roll call after each dive. Divemasters/instructors/captains did a great job of assisting divers into and out of the water. They did buoyancy checks and kept track of peoples' air consumption in a good way (not an annoying way) throughout the dives. They were great tour guides and made sure to point out all the best critters to look at.

Their rental gear was top notch. BCDs/regulators/computers and tanks already set up and waiting aboard. Anything else needed from the shop was a quick experience and the team was happy to haul everything to the dock in their truck (including dive bags for those of us with our own gear). The walk to the boat is about 3 short blocks from the shop.

The captains (Brad and Kasey) were both crusty old pros who helmed the boats well. The divemasters/instructors/boat crews were friendly, professional, calm, helpful and quick. All of them worked tirelessly so the divers could get in the water fast and spend the most bottom time possible on every dive. Tip your crews - they earn all of it and more!

Interestingly the marine life seems to have thrived in the time of Covid lock-down. I hope it lasts a long time as the turtles looked far more healthy than in '07.

Mahalo to our crew(s)/guides, in particular:
Becca - continue to live your life fearlessly. You have wonderful energy. Life involves choices and compromises but it doesn't require settling. So don't. You are a wonderful human being!
Morgan - the world needs marine biologists such as yourself if human life is to survive for generations to come. May you always live where the dive waters are warm though the arctic regions may hold the keys to the planet's future.
Parker - I have a question for you: do you ever have an off day? Is there extra caffeine in your morning coffee? Your joie de vivre is infectious in a good way though your taste in music leaves something to be desired by the average age of your dive customers!
Matt and Logan - excellent spotters of cool stuff!
Kasey - the dolphin pod was awesome!

The team did a great job of separating the assembled divers into groups that fairly matched divers' experience levels. That can't be easy with some divers on their 1st dives since OW certification and some with 100s to 1000s of dives under their weight belts. They took care to maximize the experience for all aboard!

Suggestion box for management: consider putting retractable  gear holders on your rental computers - so many just let them drag which is bad for the gear and really bad for the ocean floor (I observed a diver snag a finger of coral and watched the 3-4 inch piece sheer off!).

To the impatient diver who shoved me into an urchin: I had a different "Hawaiian tattoo" in mind for my souvenir!

Parker said it best: social distancing isn't just for on the surface!

Soap box to certified divers: 60 feet down and the difference between many PADI divers and NAUI/military trained is pretty evident. Diving isn't cheap. Being honest about your capabilities and limits translates to better value for your dive dollars spent. PADI "peak performance buoyancy" is a great investment in more enjoyable dives!

Mahalo nui loa ia oe!

Sammy Scuba Diving

Sammy is the best , we did a intro dove for my daughter and check refresher for my self. Sammy was able to fit us in last minute and had everything ready. Instructions were clear and reassuring for my daughter who wanted to do an discovery dive . I would recommend Sammy for a more private guide experience.

Such a great experience. Glad we waited to get certified in Maui and even more happy we chose Sammy as our Divemaster!  Personalized, one on one instruction from a super fun guy who the whole family really enjoyed. Many thanks!!

Sammy was great. My wife was really hesitant to go diving but decided to go last minute and do the certification with my son and daughter. After she got comfortable on the first dive (Sammy was great at calming her down) she never looked back and we had two more amazing dive experiences as a family. I highly recommend Sammy. He was very accommodating for our schedule and took pictures for us as well (we left our go pro at home😕). We look forward to going diving again with Sammy the next time we are in Maui.

We just returned from a family trip to Maui. The highlight of our trip was our dive with Sammy! Only 2 of the 5 of us had ever been diving. I love the water but definitely had some anxiety about breathing through the regulator, equalizing, and being below the surface. Sammy was super patient and explained everything in a very calm and deliberate way that made me feel very confident and comfortable. We managed to leave our GoPro at home, so another part of his service included taking footage of us and the things we saw on our dive. We were able to purchase the memory card to take home with us - a nice option! It was awesome to have Sammy's personalized attention for this first-ever diving experience and he also made it fun for my 2 more experienced teenage divers. His rates were very reasonable for the service he provides. I highly recommend Sammy for a memorable Maui adventure!

I have to say our experience with Sammy was outstanding. He personalized everything for us and made the scuba certification process simple, yet very thorough in the things that matter like safety. I would highly recommend Sammy to anyone looking to get their open water certification. Thank you Sammy!

Kau High & Pahala Elementary School

When the school is open, the general public can use the pool, showers, library, etc.

In the morning of May 4th, just as I was about to take a shower attached to the beach after finishing swimming at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, due to a large earthquake on the east side of the volcano, I was worried about a tsunami. An order was issued to evict the beach. Having stayed in Pahala the day before and researched the town, I immediately remembered this place and decided to return.

The pool is small but clean. The shower has plenty of hot water and is comfortable. The town of Pahala is located in a high place, so it was really helpful in terms of evacuation.

The LEARN School

I’m so grateful to have found this program! My 2 y/o recently finished the 8 week Friday Extracurricular program and I was blown away with the variety of activities like cooking meals, playing soccer and even learning about astronomy. The educators on Dr. Karla’s team are as passionate, warm and motivated to nurture these little students as she is. As a first time mom I was extremely apprehensive about selecting a program for my daughter and I can honestly say when I drop my daughter off, I know she is in overly capable and caring hands. My daughter will be enrolling in the part time program this August and I’m so grateful to have found and support the LEARN School program. Do you and your littles a favor and check them out.

Words cannot describe how thankful I am for the Learn School and their staff. My daughter has thrived as a student there and has learned so much in such a short time. She is always excited to attend class and is always happy to tell me about her day. It’s a safe space for her and the teachers/staff definitely have the students best interest at heart. Thank you Learn School, we love you!

Kaiser High School Gym

Attended a Kaiser Cougars Basketball game.  Watch the JV and Varsity games.  The JV was unbelievable.  Will definitely attend more games.

Nice gym with updated windows but it's still kind of warm there. If you plan to sit there for a while bring cushioned stadium chairs because the bleachers are hard on the bottom. The bathrooms are clean and stocked with paper amenities. They serve food during some games but you can't eat inside. It's pretty clean. Lots of parking in the nearby lot. Accessible.

Great facility...just installed a new floor. Soon to be installing a new score board. Lots of free parking.  The football field is gorgeous. Tennis facility is great.

They just finished putting in a new floor! So many students participate in their sports programs.  Great facilities.

What you'd expect of a high school gym. A little weathered, but generally well maintained. Sustains heavy use year-round.

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