One of my pledges this year is complete more reviews of dive sites and dive shops I've used or…read morevisited. I'm a current member of the Sea Lancers Dive Club (SLDC). Located on the Hickam side of Joint Base Pearl Harbor/Hickam, They are the oldest military diving club, started some 75 years ago in 1958. SLDC offers a number of services, including equipment rentals, air tank visual inspections, hydrostatic testing (referred out), and self-service air tank refills. SLDC will also organize of number of club dinners and dives throughout the year. The self-service tank refill stations are available 24/7 to club members. Once you get the hang of it, it takes less than 30 minutes to do it yourself, perfect for the serious dive hobbyist! Membership dues are currently $25/mo or an annual membership for $275. They are slightly out of the way, but I have been a member of other more convenient dive clubs that have turned out to be disappointing, mostly in air tank refills not being filled in a timely manner or not up to full pressure. Will repeat and recommend if you have base access!

If you actively scuba dive and have base access this is the perfect place to rent gear, meet…read moredivers, and get clean air refills.

Can I just say I have been wishing dive Oahu would have a boat on the west side and now they do!!!!…read moreThey are here at the Wai'anae small boat harbor doing charters!!!! I always have the best time with dive Oahu and now they offer more experiences with different dive sites!!!! So go and check it out!!!! This boat harbor has easy parking a restrooms to use!! and if you are lucky you may get a chance to see their resident tiger shark!

Great experience working with Joseph to secure a slip for an up coming fishing tournament. He was…read morevery helpful and was able to accommodate my boat. Facilities are clean and well light. Looking forward to my 3-night stay there next month.

Aloha peeps! Got up early one morning to get some exercise and walk the Ala Wai Canal. It's…read moreconveniently located next to some of the hotels on Kuhio Ave and lots of folks both visitors and locals can be seen walking or jogging the path. On certain days, you can also watch the outrigger teams paddling along the canal as well. So.. if you're sitting up in your hotel room, put your favorite walking/running shoes on and take a nice stroll along the canal for a little bit of exercise. You might get lucky and see a couple of outrigger canoes quietly glide by for a wonderful photo op. Aloha!

The Ala Wai Canal is an artificial waterway, in which the area is popular for those who are taking…read morea run. There is a path that runs along the canal and various pseudo-like seating areas (but, not really designated). On a great sunny day, the view is great, the canal water is blue, and it's nice t just sit and people-watch and enjoy a good cup of coffee or read a book. Note that the canal has gone through some changes in which they try to keep it clean; sometimes, it gets super gross, as dumped items and debris can wash up and get into the canal due to inclement weather and/or due to a backlog. Accessing the canal centrally can be tough, depending on which side you're coming from, as there's not many pedestrian crosswalks, but there are some located on either side. +pathways for running

One of my favorite beaches on the Windward side located in Kailua, it has a small parking lot if…read moreyou get lucky to park, but you can find outside parking of you're willing to walk. A small grassy park area, it really is an Avenue to walk through till you get to the beach. A short walk they do have an outside shower rinse area before you walk into the picturesque Kailua beach. Great for walking the dogs,running,you can SUP, kayak to the Mokes, swim, fish or just daydream on the beach getting golden brown ( with the help of SPF!) I don't want to give too much away, but I think everyone knows by now!

A quieter spot on Kailua beach that still has bathrooms and a shower on site. Parking is crowded…read morebut available. We have had a blast here with friends multiple times and will definitely be back! We've brought chairs or just laid on towels to relax, and once we pitched a tent for a going away party

The Nuʻuanu Pali overlook of the Ko'olau mountain is breathtaking. If you signed up for a tour like…read moreI did, you have enough time to enjoy the beauty and history. Note: secure your items, hats, glasses, etc. It's windy up here!

Incredible view and history. Very windy! Be prepared!…read more Parking is free for veterans and Hawaiian residents but is about 7 bucks for everyone else, which is a bit steep. But still worth it.

Great Taiwanese street food in Flagstaff, AZ! A good place to stop between Phoenix & the Grand…read moreCanyon National Park.

The local name of this challenging but fun trail, that rewards you with an inspiring view of…read moreKaneohe bay is Pu'u maeilele. It's a fairly popular hike that gets packed often on weekends. The entrance is about 200m from the McDonalds on the sane side of the road. Park your vehicle in the Ko'olau Shopping Center parking lot and walk carefully along the guardrail along Kamehameha highway heading towards Kaneohe. The Trail is marked but the first couple hundred meters are tough and uphill. After a rain, the thick clay turns to a reddish "gumbo" clay like consistency that is best tackled using trekking poles. Most of the hike is covered with only a few open spaces. The reward is the trail's terminus that ends at a WWII reinforced concrete artillery observation post and fire control center. You have a 180 deg or thereabouts view of K-Bay and the welcome breezes provide a welcome respite prior to the downhill return along the same trail. If you bring keiki please watch and control them as the fortifications show signs of 70+ years of decay and sections are quite slippery. Plan on 2-3 hours depending on hiking ability. Recommend insect repellent, water, hat, poles, and good hiking boots. Mahalo for reading my review.

Easy-ish to moderate hike, depending obviously on your fitness level and hiking acumen. No…read morewaterfall at the end, but you're rewarded with a spectacular vista of the Kaneohe Bay area. To get to the trailhead, park on the street preferably or in the shopping area across the street (where the McDonald's is). You can chance it there, but you should be good. Very popular hike, so go early to avoid crowds. So from the shopping center or wherever, follow the guard rail alongside the highway. The beginning of it is at the corner of the road going up to the shopping center. I'd suggest not walking on the right side of the guard rail as it puts you perilously close to oncoming traffic. So hop the guard rail on the left side and follow the really narrow dirt path that leads to the end of the guard rail. To the left, you'll see a sign that says "private property - no trespassing." Ignore that, obviously, and head up the path behind it. It's an in then back the way you came from hike; not sure if it's a loop, but it's about 2 or so miles round trip. The first 1/8th is steep and muddy, with slick, clay ground. Nice people have left ropes on the side so you can use that to get up. The rest of the way is shaded, with rooted paths, lots of local fauna and lots of bugs, too. The last part right before the pillboxes is a very steep incline. Again, there's rope there to help you up if you're not a ninja like I am. First bunker is kinda cool. You can climb down the rusty but stable ladder and get a nice view from the inside. The second one is where you want to be. It's where all the Instagramers are at taking selfies. If you're lucky enough to be there alone, you'll have a nice, meditative moment where you can see the bay. Good hike that's not too hard at all.

A Challenging Adventure with Spectacular Views!…read more I recently had the opportunity to hike the Pu'umaelieli trail, and it was an exhilarating experience that left me in awe of the natural beauty that unfolded along the way. The trail kicks off immediately with a steep incline, which can be quite demanding. However, once you conquer this initial hurdle, the path transforms into a pleasant stroll with lots of vegetation that provided lots of shade, accompanied by refreshing breezes. At this point, I almost doubted the trail's moderate rating for this trail until the last part before the bunkers. Here, you'll encounter a sharp incline that can be a bit brutal. Take your time, catch your breath, and rest if needed. It certainly provides an excellent leg workout. The reward for your efforts comes when you reach the top bunker. From this vantage point, you'll be treated to a mesmerizing view of Kaneohe Bay, you will be able to see the military base and sandbar. I brought my binoculars and saw a fighter jet soaring just a few hundred feet from the water then landing on the base. In my opinion, this is by far the best view you can experience on the east side.

Even on a cloudy day the Pali lookout is still beautiful and magnificent views…read more I haven't been here for years now they have Porta Potty lol that's a good sign . If you have out of town guest this a quick and a must stop tourist attraction plus it's free only parking but do what I do I just wait in my car . Support local

Difficult hike, not for children or elderly…read more Entrance is technically "blocked" by the sign. Only reason I found it was because the park employee told me to just hop the little stone fence lol. Located right next to the portapotties. This isn't a stroll or just a long hike. It's difficult due to the potential weather conditions and the steep climb. There are ropes in portions, and if that's not your thing I don't recommend it. Not for kids or elderly in my opinion. You have to be relatively fit with decent knees. Don't wear flip flops. Bring water. Take your time and focus otherwise you can easily fall to your death or twist an ankle. That all being said, I was able to make it to the pali puka point as a relatively fit 4 month pregnant individual lol. Maybe wasn't the wisest decision but worth the views lol. Be very cautious if you're planning on doing this hike. Check weather conditions, the mud makes it easy to slip. Check wind conditions as there are some life threatening falls along the way. Bring proper shoes, I recommend pants and not shorts, just for potential bugs/brushes. Definitely hike and seek adventure, just don't be an idiot or an uninformed tourist about it. This hike HAS killed locals in the past before, Google it.