General Venue Questions

  • ‘Ohana DriftLab is Honolulu’s high-energy indoor family fun zone featuring electric drift karts, epic birthday parties, events and fundraisers—all infused with Hawaiian aloha. If your kid loves speed, games, and nonstop action, this is their new favorite place.

  • NOW OPEN!

    Sun-Thurs 10a-6p

    Fri-Sat 10a-8p

    Walk-ins are welcome for regular sessions — no reservation needed. However, the track is sometimes closed for private parties. Check today's status here before you visit: https://www.instagram.com/ohanadriftlab/

    We often add extended hours during holidays, school breaks, and special events—check our website or Instagram for updates.

  • We’re located at 735 Iwilei Rd, Suite 120, Honolulu, HI, 96817 (Shops at Dole Cannery, next to Regal Cinemas) with easy parking in a validated parking garage and direct access from major roads.

    Our building is climate-controlled, kid-friendly, and designed for fast check-in and maximum fun. Also, we have our own private restrooms to keep the fun flowing.

  • Absolutely! Drift karts are exciting for kids, teens, and adults. Parents often jump in after they see how much fun the kids are having, and we’ve had kūpuna say that it was surprisingly fun. Or chill in our lounge area while the keiki burn energy.

  • Walk-ins are welcome — no reservations needed. First come, first served.

    During peak times, our longest waits have been 30 minutes.

    Follow us on Instagram @ohanadriftlab for our party schedule, because parties are private facilities and the only time when walk-ins are not accepted.

  • Drift kart sessions are typically 15 minutes of high-speed fun. We often run specials for different time periods, so check our socials and specials page for details.

  • We have 3-hour validated parking in an attached parking garage with parking attendant and security guards.

    Entrance to the garage is located off Pacific St.

  • For Drift, we require headsocks (available for purchase) and helmets (free to use).

    We strongly recommend close-toed shoes or slippers with backings to keep feet on the pedals and inside the kart.

    We recommend comfortable clothes that are easy to move in with nothing long and dangling off the side.

    Hair should be tied up so that it is not longer than halfway down the back, because hair lower than the waist may get tangled in the tires.

  • Yes! We use electric karts with adjustable speeds, controlled by staff. Every session is supervised by trained staff to minimize accidents and keep the fun flowing.

    Safety is our top priority.

  • Yes! We host team parties, school groups, sports teams, club events, corporate events, and private venue rentals.

    We’ve hosted school groups with 50 kids and 20 staff, and parties with 70+ family and 35+ drivers.

    Call our party concierge at 808-388-8844 or submit a Contact Us form and we’ll customize a plan.

  • Yes, you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks, and bring your own food or catering for parties and events.

    We also have a limited selection of snacks and drinks for purchase to keep those energy levels high.

  • Sorry, as a kid and family-friendly environment, we ask for your kokua in not bringing any adult beverages.

    Mahalo!

  • We know what it’s like when the keiki need to go shishi.

    So, we have our own private restrooms in-store. No need to waste time running around, no need to stop the fun!

  • Our electric drift karts have multiple speed levels, controlled by staff based on age and skill. Younger riders cruise smooth and safe at a max speed of 8 mph; older riders and adults can unleash the drift at a max speed of 15 mph!

  • Ages 3 and up can drive our Keiki Karts. Ages 6 and up can drive our ‘Ohana Karts.

    Age recommendations are based on coordination with steering wheel and pedal and comprehension of instructions.

  • Capacity varies by speed level, but we usually run 4–7 riders per group to maximize fun and safety.

  • Each rider needs their own kart, but siblings can drift in the same session and compete for fun.

  • Yes! Adults are welcome (and highly encouraged). Parents love drifting—it’s impossible to do it without laughing.

  • This is not bumper cars. Light accidental contact happens, but intentional bumping is not allowed.

Drift Kart Questions

Events and Parties Questions

  • Each party includes:

    • Private party section

    • Drift kart sessions

    • Headsocks

    • Dedicated party host

    • Setup + cleanup

    • Party add-ons: trophies, medals, confetti cannon, cosmic, decor, and more

  • Most weekend slots book 3–5 weeks in advance. For guaranteed time, we recommend reserving early.

  • Yes! You can bring your own grinds, cake, cupcakes, decorations, and party favors. We also offer themed décor upgrades.

  • Most parties are 2 hours:

    • 90 minutes of activities

    • 30 minutes in the party area

    Custom timing available.

  • Yes! Schools, sports teams, youth groups, military groups, and nonprofits get special pricing.

  • Deposits are refundable up to 3 days prior to the party. Schedule changes are allowed up to 1 week prior to the party with no fees, but changes in the last 7 days will be charged $50.

    Every party is a private party, so we inform public that we are closed during your party.

  • Our parties are BYO.

    You can rent a popcorn machine from us, including popcorn and bags, for $25.

    Restaurants within a 5-10 min walk include Liliha Bakery, Zippy’s, L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Subway, Costco, and more.

Visitor’s Questions

  • DriftLab is located at 735 Iwilei Rd in Honolulu, about a 10-15 minute drive from Waikiki (traffic-dependent), near the Dole Cannery shopping area. It's an easy add-on to a day that includes Chinatown, downtown Honolulu (Iolani Palace, Bishop Museum), or a Costco/Iwilei shopping stop, and works well as a rainy-day or midday break between beach time.

  • 'Ohana DriftLab is located at 735 Iwilei Rd in Honolulu, about a 45-75 minute drive from Aulani (traffic-dependent), near Costco Iwilei. It's an easy add-on to a day that includes Pearl Harbor, Chinatown, downtown Honolulu (Iolani Palace, Bishop Museum), or a Costco/Iwilei shopping stop, and works well as a rainy-day or midday break between beach time.

  • A car or rideshare is the most reliable way to reach 'Ohana DriftLab from Waikiki, since it's about 10-15 minutes away and outside easy walking distance from most Waikiki hotels. Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) and taxi are both straightforward options if you didn't rent a car, and there's a validated parking garage on-site if you're driving yourself.

    Lastly, bus #7 (https://www.thebus.org/route/Timetables/Rt7.pdf) to Kalihi Valley drops off right out front.

  • Weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to be the quietest times to visit 'Ohana DriftLab, since weekends and evenings see more local family traffic. If your O’ahu itinerary is flexible, building in a weekday visit generally means shorter waits and more immediate and private track access.

  • Yes — because the karts accommodate ages 3 through adult (including grandparents), 'Ohana DriftLab is a genuinely multigenerational activity rather than one designed for a single age group. This fits the common pattern of Hawaii family trips that include grandparents traveling alongside parents and kids.

  • Yes — 'Ohana DriftLab is built for a wide age range in the same session, with specially designed speed limiters to accommodate for a wide range of ages and skills from age 3 and up through adults. This makes it one of the few O’ahu activities where siblings with a big age gap, and even grandparents, can all participate together instead of splitting the group.

  • 'Ohana DriftLab is a fully indoor, air-conditioned activity, making it a reliable rainy-day option in Honolulu when beach plans get rained out. Sessions run rain or shine since the entire track is indoors near Dole Cannery, about 10-15 minutes from Waikiki.

  • Regular drift sessions at 'Ohana DriftLab are walk-in only — no reservation is needed for individual or family sessions so it’s super easy and convenient for last-minute change of plans. Private parties and group events do require booking in advance; check https://ohanadriftlab.com#visit or Instagram (@OhanaDriftLab) for current schedule blocks.

  • A standard 15-minute drift session at 'Ohana DriftLab is $25 per person ($20 for local/military), so a family of four would run roughly $80-100 for one round of sessions. Also, there is a one-time purchase of $4 headsock for your personal headgear.

  • Each drift session runs about 15 minutes and 25-40 laps, and most families are in and out within 30 minutes total including check-in and gear. That makes it easy to fit in as a midday stop between other O’ahu plans rather than needing to dedicate a half-day.

  • Yes — 'Ohana DriftLab is a safety-first, fully supervised indoor facility, with speed-limited karts, mandatory helmets and headsocks, a safety briefing before every session, and a controlled staggered start. Younger keiki (age 3+) use specially designed karts that are lighter, lower, and slower than the standard karts used by older kids and adults and have a separate practice area.

  • Closed-toed shoes are strongly recommended (secure sandals like Crocs are generally okay, but loose slippers are not), and comfortable clothing you don't mind moving around in. Helmets and headsocks are provided on-site, and a one-time safety waiver (valid for one year) is required before your first session.

  • Yes, 'Ohana DriftLab has a validated parking garage on-site at its Dole Cannery-area location, making it easy to visit by rental car without hunting for street parking. This is a meaningful convenience compared to more congested Waikiki-area activities where parking is limited and expensive.