I was invited to a birthday party which was held at the Rainbow Bay Pavillion. The Pavillion…read moreitself is set alongside the waters of Pearl Harbor. It's has a nice view of the Harbor. Spacious and clean. The seating iwere metal park benches. The grassy area surrounding the pavillion can accommodate bouncy houses and additional tents. Parking was not a problem. You will need a military sponsor to book here. Enjoy

Great place to host an event. Pavilion with bench seats and tables. Ocean view. Large grass area…read more Restroom availability. This place would be great for family parties, birthday parties, baby showers, recreational activities, and even private functions. Today's visit was because of the MAKAHIKI festival which my sons Cornwall and Hula Halal had performed for today. Aside of the activities for the MAKAHIKI festival, the performance was awesome. Being that they did a lot on their own by themselves for the first time they did well. HOWEVER, to hold an event & to utilize these facilities, you must have MILITARY CONNECTIONS. OF COURSE, Public access is available to civilians, but with LIMITED ACCESS to the beachfront & shores ONLY. Civilians are NOT ALLOWED to use or rent the facilities. I asked the CITY & COUNTY and they said this place IS NOT on their list & as far as for the STATE, they said they have no rental information on these facilities. So... that means... it's through MILITARY OFFICIALS ONLY! To be honest, I'm SURE military will say it's because this is "PEARL HARBOR", where their military is located, they have to take precautions to whom has access to the area. WHICH FOR ME, KINDA SUCKS because this place WAS once where my kupunas (older aunts & uncles) used swim & look for oyesters for food & pearls for jewelry/decorations, WAAY before the HARBOR was built for the military and now... a grandniece of theirs, a KANAKA, has LIMITED access to the area. As a civilian... we're FORBIDDEN from using "THEIR FACILITY". Doesn't really seem fair, doesn't it?! But that's the so called RULES. let's hope in due time there is a way to allow civilians the use of this area WITHOUT military connections. Anywho, if you have a chance to rent this spot, GO FOR IT!!!! And be sure to TAKE CARE OF THE PLACE TOO! Just because military has the say over this area, doesn't mean we should destroy or ruin the property itself. It is still OUR AINA! And Regardless if your ARE KANAKA OR NOT, just treat this place as if it was YOUR OWN HOME. And if you MISTREAT it and say that's how you'd treat your own home, then I can only imagine how embarrassed your parents must feel to have raised such a sloppy individual. POOR THING, YOU... SAD... SAD... SAD... BEING. Okie dokes... artichokes! Have a good one and thanks for reading.

***4.5 STARS*** The…read moreother month I was invited to a so-called "retirement" party that ended up being a celebration of a blessed marriage with family and friends. This is a dear former colleague of mine where I saved the date. When I formally received the invitation I saw the venue and asked myself "Where is that?" Oahu Veterans Center (OVC) is a conveniently located venue in the Salt Lake area which has 2 large halls to host gatherings. They are adjacent to ample parking where it was super crowded that day but the grounds were marked to facilitate overflow of cars for those who arrived later. It was my first time here at OVC where I found the venue spacious, clean and the grounds well kept. I initially went to the wrong party as I didn't know there are several halls here. While standing in line I realized it was for a high school graduation party which clearly wasn't the event I was invited to. I made my way to the other hall where I saw a large banner with my friend's name. There's a kitchen that's adjoining to the hall. Food that evening was catered by Guieb Cafe. Our meal was buffet style where the kitchen sure came in handy with food being replenished periodically throughout the event. It was warm outside that day but the venue has decent air conditioning where we sat down in comfort throughout the event during dinner, slide show and hula performances. Overall, a great first time at OVC where I'd be game for a return visit. This is definitely a venue I'd consider if I wanted to host an event.

We went there for a birthday party, we almost went to the wrong place thinking of the veteran hall…read moreoff sand island. This one is located in the salt lake area and the name is Oahu Veterans Center the other off sand island is the Disabled Veterans Center. We were surprised when we got there it has a park and large parking area. The hall is air conditioned and the hall was clean with large restrooms located outside of the hall. They brought in their own food and pupu and they had shave ice, pop corn, cotton candy, pork hash and full bar! Restroom was clean and handicap accessible.

Flores de Mayo Filipino Fiesta…read more.. A celebration of culture is held at the Filipino Community Center a place that I've never been and happy to have a chance to see the festivities and events that embrace the Filipino culture that with scheduled conflict I almost can never make it though this year as I did have the time off took full advantage of the situation and what a fun filled day it was. In the lot and down the street is filled with food trucks and various vendors offering all types of foods from halo halo to a full plate lunch has my taste buds going into overdrive and didn't know where to begin. I did ended up starting with items from the Filipino Street Food tent as the event was just getting started so much so that some of the items weren't ready yet so it was the Hot Dog and Longanisa as I dove into my yummy meaty choices was hearty bite of deliciousness I moved out to the street and got the Halo Halo from the Halo Halo Place and got their "The Halo Halo" as it was voted the best Halo Halo topped with a scoop of ube ice cream is a light and refreshing treat and see why it's the favorite. To then Corn Onoz Hawaii with their Cheeto Z as it's coated with the vibrant and full of kick Flamin Hot Cheetos with Mahalo as their finishing sauce on top was too cute and creative :) along with entertainment it was indeed a festive event that I'm so glad to have experienced. Thank you!

Five stars. Had a…read moreChristmas party here in the main hall. The parking lot was spacious and free parking. The interior courtyard area was nice and clean. The main hall was very nice and huge! The overall facility was superb. The food was catered out, I believe, so it'll be separate from this review. It was excellent anyway though. Service and ambiance was epic too!

Great space and friendly staff. But the area was not private. Had a club member repeatedly walking…read morethrough during setup and our reception (near expensive gifts) who photobombed some of our pictures. She also reported my aunts SERVICE DOGS and got her kicked out cause one of them wasn't wearing their vests. Also could use stronger fans or maybe some AC lol. The disrespectful club members were super irritating, but other than that we had a great time.

Relaxing community club house with access to Kalama Beach. Men and Women Showers, two Lanais,…read moreplenty of picnic benches, BBQ area, kitchen, refrigerator, parking, fenced / walled off perimeter - everything that you need for that private event without paying an arm and a leg. Relaxing, laid back vibe... Main restriction - no amplified music, only acoustic since you're in a residential neighborhood. The nice, on-site employee will keep you straight.

If you are looking for a beautiful, functional & safe venue to hold your wedding or any event this…read moreis the place to go. There is lots of parking, itʻs a private venue and your backdrop is Mt. Kaʻala on the westside of our Island of Oahu! Itʻs safe because itʻs gated. Itʻs spacious because it can hold up to 300+ guests but it can also hold little events as well! Itʻs a functional flower & fruit farm that supports local workers. It is a Veteran/Kanaka oʻiwi owned & operated venue. Aloha!

NEW event space alert! Now open at iconic Dole Cannery,…read moreground level! . "Opening February 2026, this new multipurpose venue by Artistry and BSIDE is a welcoming space designed to bring people together. With room for 250-300 guests, the venue offers a full-service bar, stage, in-house sound system, LED wall, multiple TVs, and a comfortable lounge area, making it ideal for celebrations, gatherings, and community events of all kinds." . Get in touch via website or Instagram to discuss availability, pricing, and how they can make your party or private event special! . -3 seating options for hosts -10 min from Waikiki -Near HNL airport -Plenty of paid parking and bus-friendly

We just had our grandson's first birthday, and we had such a great experience! We absolutely love…read moreBurt and his staff. Because we had a large family gathering, we rented both The Benue and The Bay. The spaces worked out great for us and gave our guests plenty of room to spread out. For smaller parties, you can also rent just one side, which is a nice option. We've rented several of the venues Burt manages over the years and have always been happy with them. We also really appreciate the ample parking, which can be a big deal when you're hosting a large party! Every event is different, but we've always had positive experiences with Burt and his staff and are grateful to have these kinds of venues available for our celebrations.

Great place for a party…read more This is a spacious and beautiful location on the AF side of the base. The facility has a full fridge and working deep sink. There are a couple or outlets if you want to bring a radio or rice cooker ;) And you can't have rice without having some kind of meat. There's two stationary grills on property. The trash is taken out by management when you turn the keys back in and pick up your deposit. I believe the deposit is $250. There are bathrooms in the back. No porta potties thank God. No real flying creatures to stanch your food and plenty of fresh air. You will get the occasional roar of a plane engine since the runway is close by and sometimes you see a naval ship just off the coast heading out or doing maneuvers. Overall five stars. The scenery is beautiful and he can't beat the price. M

Foster Point Peninsula on Hickam AFB is the absolute worst place for a picnic lunch! Please don't…read morego there. It is so ugly! It is surrounded on three sides by pristine azure waters... YUCK! You can see the skyline of Honolulu and the silhouette of Diamond Head... so horrific! Nearby sail boats gently rock to small waves on the aforementioned pristine azure waters... you do not want to see this! There is no comfortable place to sit and eat. There are only maybe a dozen clean tables from which to choose: some in the shade, some in the sun, and some are under a pavilion to use in the unlikely event it rains during your picnic... Don't take the chance! Today during lunch (well, for the first few minutes) I had to share the peninsula with one other picnicker. Sure he was like 40 yards away, but you shouldn't have to put up with this! And the wind! Today it was so blustery that it threatened to blow my napkin off the table... not once, but TWICE! Oh and it is so noisy... did I mention the sail boats and the waves? Well, they're not silent, ya know! They make this monotonous "lap-lap-lap" sound that might drive you crazy! And you'd be dining only a couple miles from the airport. So as you watch the lumbering jets lift off gracefully into the sky, you can actually hear them. .. It's horrendous! It so far out of the way! It takes minutes and minutes (maybe as many as five) to drive out there from the base proper.... Don't waste your valuable time! So in short, take my advice: Do not put up with ugliness, then uncomfortable conditions, the noisiness, and the long long ride out to Foster Point Peninsula for a picnic lunch! It's just not worth it. But if you do, you'll likely see me there enjoying my picnic lunch; and if you do, feel free to wave. But try to keep your 40 yards separation! ;-)

Came here for breakfast and wasn't disappointed. Food is cooked to order and very reasonable. Only…read moreproblem is that they do not accept cash. Come hangry for sure

Hickam Officers Club is located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam towards the back of the base…read morealong the water. You need access to the base or a sponsor in order to get here. No issue with parking, plenty of spots. The views are amazing during sunset. We come for the Sunday Brunch Buffet but my office recently had our Christmas party here and the staff did a fabulous job, everything was awesome. I also here the Mongolian BBQ on Thursday night is pretty good, have not tried it yet but will. Recommend make a reservation for the Brunch Buffet (10-1pm) to ensure that you have a table when you arrive. They have lots of options but don't pass on the prime rib and crab legs, both delicious. They also have eggs to order and will make any omelette you can think of. Lots of desert options as well. The service is excellent, all the servers are helpful and attentive. You can tell they work hard and are focused on customer service, please tip them well. Great place, superb service and really good experience and we will certainly be back for the Sunday Brunch Buffet.