About as nice of a golf experience as can be had. I played the Palmer side yesterday and enjoyed…read moreeverything about it. The course is beautifully and immaculately maintained. It's also pretty-challenging--but I played well and did a little fist pumping on more than a few holes as long putts ran true, a sand save was had, and 5 of the holes are now, "my beyaches" (meaning, I got a par on them). And, of course, TURTLE BAY is located in an exceptionally beautiful spot between the Ko'olau mountain range and the sea, Everyone on the staff that I interacted with-- from the customer service guys who first greet you and set up your clubs, to the refreshment cart girl, to the pro shop crew, to the maintenance guys working on the course-- even the staff in the adjoining restaurant (Lei Lei's) were exceptional in all ways. Everyone, during my visit, was super-welcoming, informative, professional, and exuded a genuinely warm and caring energy. I take my dad's old set of clubs out about once a year (he passed a few years ago), as this allows him and I to "metaphorically" play a round of 18 with each other again. I thought it appropriate to go somewhere kinda special for the occasion, and since Turtle Bay was on my "golf bucket-list" of places that hoped to try before hanging up my putter for good, this is where I headed. It goes without saying that am glad that I went. I don't want to brag, but..."Together", my dad and I may have set the course record... but then I had to play the back nine. (sorry, I had to slip in that dad joke). Even at the Kama'ina rate, It was a bit of a splurge (I am a public golf course/deal-finder kind of a guy), but every now and again, I feel that there is value in treating oneself to something nice. This was one such moment and it will be cherished and remembered fondly.

Front nine is more challenging than the back 9. The many (maybe too many) sand traps and many…read morewater hazards can frustrate a mid to high handicap player. If you're a bogey golf visitor just go with the flow and don't worry about losing too many golf balls. Play and enjoy. The course condition, January 2025, is quite good. Fairway grass is nice texture and mowed well. The rough is not too punishing. There's lots of moguls, the terrain can be roly-poly on some holes. It's more interesting than fear inspiring. Putting greens are smooth, though not fast. I'd say the greens average 9 on the Stimp scale. Practice putting green is excellent condition. It's a good facsimile of the course. Driving range balls are included with the green fee. The balls are in excellent condition. Bag drop guys are friendly and helpful. Same with pro shop check in person. Pro shop is pretty basic. Mostly apparel. The good stuff. Luxe resort prices. Location is quite a schlep from Waikiki. Took us an hour to drive here. There are plenty of Honolulu area golf courses that are less expensive and just as much fun. But if you are staying in Turtle Bay, of course you must play here.

This place honestly feels like walking straight into a movie scene. It's the kind of waterfall…read moreexperience where you actually get to swim underneath it, which makes it feel way more interactive than most nature spots. The walk in is very easy and accessible, and I liked that they offer a golf cart option for people who need it. Everything is really well maintained, and it feels safe but still natural. It's stunning from start to finish and really captures the essence of Hawaii in a very effortless way.

Checked out Waimea Falls recently and thought it was a nice, easy spot to spend a couple hours. The…read moretrail itself is fully paved and mostly flat the entire way, so it feels more like a relaxing walk than a hike. I think it's around 2 miles total. Along the path there are concession stands and places to stop, and at the waterfall there's also a small shop with clothes and other touristy stuff. The waterfall area was pretty organized. People were swimming when I went, and there were lifeguards on duty the whole time. Everyone has to wear a life vest, which they provide, even with the lifeguards there. There are steps and areas around the water where people can sit, leave their belongings, or just watch family members swim. One thing I liked was that the place had a little more going on than just the trail itself. Near the entrance there are small restaurants and souvenir shops, and while I was walking back there was a dance presentation happening at the amphitheater. You do have to pay for entry to the trail, but overall it was a decent experience if you want an easy walk and a place to cool off for a bit.

Visiting and staying in the Ko Olina area, we knew we had to play one of the premier courses on the…read moreisland of Oahu. They were running a special for $225/player (normally $275) with a 10-day advanced booking. They need a credit card to hold the reservation and you pay upon arrival. We had a 10:50 tee time and everything ran on time and check-in was smooth. Once checked-in, you'll present your receipt to the staffer who will give you a small bucket of balls. They took our clubs at the parking lot stand and placed the clubs on our cart. We grabbed a few clubs and walked over to the grass range, which was in decent shape. The course is great for all skill levels because it's pretty wide open and very well manicured. The rough is cut down pretty low so even if you miss the fairway, you still gotta shot at it. Playing the blues, the course is pretty long but manageable. The greens were in great shape and bunkers were great looking, although luckily I didn't have to play out of any of them. While it's a well maintained course, I thought the layout was kinda boring and predictable. Lots of good views and photo ops around the course, although the course has minimal ocean views. We had some vouchers from our hotel which we could use at the pro shop but not the snack bar. We ended up with a couple of bag tags, ball markers and a logo ball (gift set) which they engrave your name in the bag tag which is pretty cool for $20 for everything. The rest of the pro shop is pretty pricey though. Overall, glad we got to play it. I think the price point is what would keep me from playing again, but it's hard to beat when it's less than 5 minutes from our hotel. We got paired with a great couple, shout out Chuck and Cindy who were also visiting. It made for a memorable and fun day out on the course.

Everyone was great ! Course was amazing!…read moreThe facilities was top notch and can't wait to return.

Bayview Driving Range at the aforementioned golf course has a Toptracer technology which allows you…read moreto track your distance, aim, and grouping of all shots taken during your session. I think that can be very helpful practice tool, considering I previously had to estimate my distances with my own eyes in the past; now, nothing is up to interpretation and you'll know exactly how your shots went. Its $20/bucket, with 2 levels of covered driving range areas. Overall, been here twice and I liked practicing here. Highly recommend!

Love this local little course. It's a great place to take your family when looking for a budget…read morefriendly thing to do on vacation. They have minigolf, a driving range, and golf. We always love stopping here at least once a trip.

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.

This is a review of the golf course restaurant…read more This is a wonderful lunch place even for the non-golfer like me! The staff is very friendly and helpful with menu selections. On the day I went, they didn't have French fries as an option that is listed on the menu. If I recall, that was the case several months ago when I went there. But not to be at all disappointed when I was given a really delicious mixed green salad with fresh strawberry slices and craisins with a very yummy salad dressing. It was the more nutritious choice, so even though it was my plan B, it'll be my plan A option next time! Back to my entree. I had the loco moco. It came with a generous hand-made burger with brown gravy and a scoop of brown/white rice. The sunny side egg was perfectly cooked. I had some of the fish sandwich too. It was just as delicious as the last 2 times I got it. The fish was a thick slice that was lightly egg battered. The brioch bun was so soft and tasty. I loved that there was tomato and lettuce on it. A deluxe fish sandwich! I really like it! They were setting up for a private event with cloth covered chairs. Maybe a good idea to look into that for a future event. The restaurant is set up with a few chairs, a side room that was set up with long tables with chairs, and there's a bar with several bar stools. I've not ever seen the bar empty. Next time you're in the Moanalua Valley area, check it out!

This place is a hidden little gem. I come here for twilight and can get through 9 holes in a hour…read moreand 20 mins. It's extremely affordable and also the oldest course in Hawaii. Beautiful views and the staff here is amazing as well. I never book my tee time. I just show up and they always manage to squeeze me in even if they're busy. Great place all around with a rich history. If you're in Hawaii and want to golf on a budget, this place won't disappoint.

Another fun day at this indoor mini golf spot. It was raining outside and we were looking for…read moresomething to keep the kids busy and this was just the thing. The space is small but has a lot of holes to pass through. Yes, it was busy and we had to wait for every hole in front of us to be free but that was expected based on it being a rainy day and we could clearly see when we started how many people were there so we knew what we were in for. Even so, the kids still had fun and everyone gets a prize at the end too (in our case it was a light up ring)! The place was clean and seems to be up-kept. We'd been previously when it wasn't as busy also had a great experience. Highly recommend for all ages.

My daughter and her cousins got to enjoy some quality time on our trip playing here. The girl…read moreworking at the desk was friendly and helpful. $12 each to play 18 holes. They had a special for players to enjoy a replay for free on a Wednesday evening. There was no one else there so the kids could take their time. They also have some chairs for adults to hang out at while kids play. Once they finished their two rounds, they got to pick out a ring flashlight for a prize.

Greens were just punched, but they were fluffy which means they aren't rolled very often. Fairways…read morewere great, tee boxes were outstanding (not sloped very flat). Course is very long. They should put in tees at around 5800 yds. It's either super short at 5300 or really long at 6470. Nothing in between. That's the reason for only 3 stars not 4. Otherwise, sand traps are fabulous and course is set up really well. Having a par 3 on the second hole is a bad design, but nothing they can do about it now. Will def play again if i return to Oahu.

Really enjoyed playing here the other day. Great condition and fair for the price. Plenty comfort…read morestations (nothing fancy). The carts were old and struggled to lock but no big deal. The pace of play was a little slow at first but opened up. Overall a great day out and I will definitely be back.