I only had to pay $16 to play here (that is the Kama'ina--or "local person"-- rate). So...They say…read morein life, "You get what you pay for..." (sudden dramatic pause). I bet, at this point, you are thinking, "That lead-in makes it sound like this guy about to write a really negative review... and I bet he is about to mercilessly criticize Kahuku." But hold-on there, reader!!! ...let me finish. So, like I said, they say, "In life, You get what you pay for"... but sometimes an experience transcends the moment. And sometimes, (dramatic pause)...when the stars align just right, something that you pay for ends up being worth a thousand times more than what you pull out of your wallet. Golfing at Kahuku, *if you go with the right mind-set, has high potential to one of those times. I don't think Yelp allows swear words, so I shall substitute the English language word that we often use to emphasize how much we like (or hate) something with another word. The word that will be used is the Hawaiian word, "moekolohe" and it has similar meaning to our beloved "f-bomb", but is not as crass. I liked playing at Kahuku so-moekolohe much! Here are my moekoleohe reasons! 1. The setting: this place is nestled between the shores of the Pacific and the Northern-most part of the Ko'olau mountain range. It is so moekolohe beautiful here. 2. The staff is wonderful. I called the course the day before I played and the young lady who answered the phone was exceptionally pleasant. She had a warmth that came through the phone lines, and I here-by nominate her as the poster-girl for the Aloha spirit that the islands are known for. The elderly-ish gentleman who was working the pro shop when I arrived the next morning, was also great. Both emplyees spoke articulately, but a "splash" of the local pidgin dialect occasionally slipped out in as they talked (*kinda like how the "southern drawn" can be heard if one travels to that part of the US). I loved it and immediately feel a delight and warmth for the speakers when I hear it. 3. Old school charm--the pro shop is set up in a beat-up old trailer, the course a little "rough and ready". It is a classic links-style course--which follows the natural landscapes of the coast. It was windy--no surprise as it is right on the ocean. The fairways are far from lush (but in their defense, I played here at the end of a long hot summer, and the course was more than ready for and in much need of the upcoming rainy season). And finally, the putting surfaces were not perfect and probably are the reason I missed a few putts (yeah, that's the reason I missed those putts...not because 3 or 4 three-putts are what I usually do per round. yeah, it was the putting surface). 4. The players that I interacted with were super friendly and charming. It is a 9-hole walking course and players can be seen pushing their clubs over hill and dale. The players that I was around on this day extended respect and numerous courtesies, such as: allowing faster players to move past, two guys stopped playing and helped me find a slightly errant ball when it rolled onto their adjacent fairway. All that I saw made their way around the course at a, "steady-paced ready-golf " style of play. When a storm rolled in and it forced everyone to stop play (it was really coming down for about 15 minutes), I found shelter under some trees where an elderly Japanese business man and his son and I commiserated in the gail. But I was loving every minute of it. My words are not flowing very well and I feel that my command of the English Language is failing me....I had hoped to share that I found this place utterly charming and an extreme joy to experience, but upon re-reading what I have typed out so far, I kinda feel like I am not able to find the words to describe how much joy I felt from coming here. (everytime I come back to the islands, someone has suggested that I give this place a try). Let's just say that I don't think that there are too many places like this left in the golf world, but I do know that Kahuku has a charm that is unique and special. So... If you find yourself on Oahu and you happen to like golf... then get your moekolohe-butt out here and soak in something that will be memorable and unique--as well as something to tell your golf buddies about back home on the mainland (or if you are local and have not tried this place, what the moekolohe are you waiting for?

I wish I could say it was great. The ocean background is beautiful but the course has no grass…read more Most of the greens had sprinklers going so you got wet or picked up your ball. Won't ever go back again.

I golf at a lot of golf courses but when I get the rare opportunity to golf at the KMAS Klipper…read morecourse I jump at the chance of playing there. We went on a Monday and couldn't get a tee time until 2:00 because of an earlier tournament. The weather was a beautiful overcast day where we didn't have to worry about sunscreen. The 13th and 14th holes were along the coastline with views that make playing here worth it. The greens were super slow on this day and you could easily lose your ball in the rough, but it was a very enjoyable day with close friends. I will patiently wait for another chance to play there.

Kaneohe Klipper offers a challenging 18 hole golf course situated in Kaneohe Bay. What makes this…read morecourse tough is the wind as of course this is the Windward side of the island. Accuracy is the name of the game at Kaneohe Klipper although it can help if you are are long hitter as some greens are pretty wide. But bring extra balls as if you hit OB it can be hard to track down your ball. The views on 13th are breath taking and its probably one of the best views on a golf course. Highly recommend if you can play here.

The Clubhouse at Mililani Golf Club is a casual restaurant that serves up delicious local food and…read moresushi. We ordered a few appetizers, sushi rolls, and bowls. Rainbow roll & spicy ahi roll were fine but the Aburi salmon roll was bomb! Gyoza & fries were great. Overall, everything was good and we would come back especially if we're hitting at the driving range. Kids menu also available. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Ample parking in the lot. Very convenient place to eat with good service if you're in the Mililani area.

I just read my review from 2021. What the?…read more Mililani is still great but I absolutely do NOT play my best here! For some reason this course has my number. I mean, something bad always happens and my usually somewhat reliable swing just falls apart at the wrong times!!!!! If it's not a hook at the wrong places or a perfect drive, perfect layup and a great iron to the par 5 green - which ends in a big 3 putt!!!!!! I cannot handle the first par 3. Over the years, I layup and go into the ravine, or into a bunker or short and pitch lousy and 3 putt. Or on the 11th hole my GPS says 70 yards to the ravine for layup - I find out it's wrong - more like 30. I go into the ravine/water. Next hole par 3, hit left short, pitch too high, 3 putt argggggh But I continue to go back hoping one day I may play like the person I am on other courses (except Kapolei and New Ewa). Some courses just have my number. Very sad but beautiful course!!!!

We were looking for a beach on the north side to enjoy the sun during this crazy time. We got here…read moreat 9 am on a Saturday. A few parking stalls available, but in all probably 15 for the beach. There is a bit of dip for a few stalls off the road which our car scratched the front on. The beach is beach access so look for the sign and trash cans. The walk is 200 feet from the road to the beach on sand. There is four steps down from the walkway to the beach sand. Saw a few people with pull wagons having a hard time on the sand so don't really recommend unless you pop a place right at the front. We went a bit down for social distancing. The water was beautiful. The current was a little strong pulling to the left. There is enough beach for little ones to play. People were fishing and spear fishing. The reef is a great place to snorkel. Overall, very pleased with our out of the way find. The place would probably be crowded by noon on any given day but it was nice a calm for a Saturday.

Crozier Beach is one of my favorite beaches on the North Shore. It's nearly secluded and hidden in…read morea residential neighborhood behind houses. The beach is serene and the water crystal clear. I stood by the shore and watched the sunset with hardly anyone around me. Only the sounds of the waves breaking interrupted the silence. Truly a magical moment only living in Hawaii can provide. There is a small parking area. Once you see the parking lot, you'll know you are in the right place. There is a path across the parking lot that leads to the beach. This is a great hidden gem and worth the detour when around Haleiwa. The drive is really nice too with views of beautiful trees and countryside. It's very different from the highways and crowded streets of the city.

This ia an amazing north shore secret! In door skateboard. Great place to practice your skills for…read morea small more than reasonable fee! Geeat neighboorhood activity.

Mad shoutout to Willy! My husband and I booked an hour lesson and received top notch customer…read moreservice- friendly, relaxed, and tailored to our ability level. Hourly rates and private sessions were super affordable. Willy had us set some goals for the private lesson, took us through some fundamentals, including safety exercises, and then had us progressing in no time. We left with a warm welcome to return later in the day, and were eager to do so because the experience was so good. Make sure to stop in and support this gem of a local business! You will not regret it. A must if you're on Oahu (and worth the drive even if you're an hour+ away). Looking forward to returning again!

Hale Koa Beach inside the Marine Corps Base is absolutely amazing!…read more Originally we planned to go to the "secret beach" inside this base, but it was so secret that we couldn't really figure out how to get there. However, Google Maps does a better job of pointing to Hale Koa Beach so we decided to go there instead. Please note that you do have to cross an airfield to get to this beach which was a little interesting. Once you get to the beach you find a few picnic tables and a few porta potties. The beach is absolutely stunning and perfect for children. The water is crystal clear and very shallow which makes it perfect for the little ones. You also get some stunning views of a mountain range in the back. I also noticed a couple of people snorkeling and paddle boarding, which looked very fun. Highly recommend checking this base out during your next trip to Oahu!

Yes, yes, it is clean with many garbage bins so folks have zero excuse for littering…read more Downside is that the shoreline is receding so there's not that much space to lounge. Plus there's tons and tons of coral and rocks which make it hard to go barefoot. This beach is a few short steps away from the parking lot and very convenient if you're carrying lots of beach things from your car. All in all, it is quite peaceful and safe... "I will bring health and healing; I will heal My people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security." Jeremiah 33: 6

Parking can be precarious on the main road, but we found the perfect spot just steps away from an…read moreentrance between the home. We spent the last few hours before sunset here and it was so nice! The waves here are strong so be careful and water is so warm and inviting. The north shore is the perfect place to be for sunset on the island.

I've had a great time over at chuns beach a lot of great feed back while learning to surf. I…read morerecommend this to be your first surf lesson, thank you Lawrence.

So much for a serene Sunday stroll :(…read more This beach was so full of trash, it was quite the eye sore. We intended to enjoy a gorgeous relaxing sunrise. Instead it turned out to be a beach clean up as our heart ached to see that irresponsible visitors would have the audacity to leave their trash on our beach! "Auwe" in Hawaiian is like saying "SMH." Shame on whomever left these things behind. It is disrespectful and folks should know better. Especially on base! For the previous reviewer that noticed all the flies....it's from the dog poop left by the horrible dog owner who couldn't take two additional steps to the proper garbage bin! If you're visiting our beaches, be respectful and clean up after yourself and/or your dog. Mālama 'Āina

Why have I never been to this beach?! Very nice and on an military installation my family and I…read morewanted to walk the beach after a small meal. We had a really good time walking this beach it was practically empty and getting there from the front gate was super easy I would recommend this speech to anyone that has an ID card.