I'm a nerd and this place fascinates me. I recently got the opportunity to tag along on a field…read moretrip with my daughter and I think I had a better time than she did! It's rather small, so you could tour the whole facility in about an hour. The facility is across the way from the Pacific Aviation Museum. Your tour starts off in the lobby in where you circle around the large "sphere". Various images are projected on the sphere including the topography of earth versus Mars, the direction of the winds, and what I thought was cool, is they show you real time how many and where all aircrafts are flying. After that the kids are taken into a room with a large floor map and quizzed on world geography. Then we were directed into the "augmented sand box" room. Here the kids got to play in a sand box as the change in topography and elevation were projected on a large screen in front of them. Our last stop was the tsunami information Center where the kids learned about where tsunamis come from and the warning signs. They got to play with a "wave box" and sit in a conference room overlooking the 24 hour tsunami surveillance center. They just opened the facility for people to tour so there isn't too much to see, but the things you do get to learn are interesting. There's a cafeteria to grab a meal or snack. There's also a library and lots of pamphlets on different topics related to weather and all things oceanography related. If you're into things like that, you might want to visit while you're on Ford Island. Speaking of Ford Island, you need military access to get here. I don't know how admission works since we were invited on a field trip sponsored by Geographical information services. I'm sure if you give them a call expressing interest, you can get in.

This is a review of the cafeteria inside the NOAA building at Ford Island…read more If you have base access, the cafeteria inside the NOAA building is a good choice for a work lunch. If you've made it past the military guard at the Ford Island bridge, go to your extreme right at the roundabout. You'll recognize the NOAA building right away. It will be on your right. It's all tall glass windows and steel and pretty unlike the Navy buildings. I know, I know. The Navy has other priorities. It spends its money on the fleet and sailors. Once you get to the NOAA building, you'll find a large open parking lot with ample parking spaces. Parking is free. Inside the building, you need to give the NOAA security guard your ID ( state driver license is ok) and in exchange you'll get a Visitor Badge that you keep until you're done with the visit. My friends and I go there for the cafeteria. It serves hot, freshly prepared daily specials. You can also find soups, sandwiches, muffins, pastries and burgers. There are cold items like fruit cups, juice drinks and yogurt. The salad bar is a great deal. It's not fancy. Ruby Tuesday offers more items at its salad bar, but NOAA is more affordable and not as crowded. What's neat is that the cashier weighs the container your salad is in and doesn't charge you for it or for the dressing if you put it in a separate container. I wish other places did that. If you use a plate for your meal, there's a cool conveyor belt that you can put the plate on and it takes it to the back to be washed. Sort of like a sushi restaurant conveyor belt except it's only for dirty plates. There's plenty of seating with great views of Pearl Harbor. NOAA staff even eat their homemade lunch in the area which is cool. Be sure to get there by 11:20 am at least because you could wait a while for your food unless you go with the salad bar or cold items. At the end, give your Visitor Badge back to the guard to get your ID back.

If your considering the military, stop by at this office. I be glad to educate you about the Army…read moreNational Guard.

I am blessed to have access to this awesome and beautiful landscaped Marine Corps Base, as a USAF…read moreVeteran. The displays of historic aircraft, statues & memorials honoring the men & women who serve as everlasting members of the elite US Marine Corps resonate a proud spirit of commitment and strength to our great nation. Salute to all that answered the call of service beyond self, The Few, The Proud, The Marines! Mahalo for your commitment to defending our great nation!

Boat rental personnel were great for the information and help with getting out there on the sandbarread more

What can I say about Camp Smith, I've worked here for over ten years now…read more pros: gym MCX gas station (24/7) track has a great views cons: parking limited dining options The track is in pretty bad shape but you can't beat the views on a clear day. Run clockwise and you can see all the way to Kapolei; turn around and Diamondhead will be in your sights. The Sunset Lanai opens in the afternoons and has Mongolian BBQ on Wednesday evenings.

Camp H.M. Smith is a small Marine Corps base located at the top of Halawa Heights Drive. It is home…read moreto HQ US Pacific Command, Marine Forces Pacific and Special Operations Command Pacific. There is a World Class gym on base open to all DOD card holders located above the HQ buildings. There is also the Sunset Lanai overlooking central Oahu below the HQ buildings. The Sunset Lanai serves Mongolian BBQ on Wednesdays and has happy hour on Fridays. A tight knit military community consisting of ten houses with stunning views is located at the top of the hill.

LOCATION: The Ewa Beach Public Library is located at 91-950…read moreNorth Road. From Fort Weaver Road, drive past Campbell High School and turn left onto North Road. It's a standalone baby-blue building on the left with plenty of free parking right in front. Just note that the library is only open Monday through Friday, and the hours vary by day. SERVICE: From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the security staff, which makes the library feel welcoming. If you need help finding something, don't hesitate to ask. One staff member wasn't able to answer my question, but instead of just pointing me in the right direction, she personally introduced me to the appropriate librarian. The librarian then helped me and even walked me to the correct section. That's the kind of customer service you don't see everywhere. 5/5 SELECTION: This library is definitely a hidden gem. Before visiting, you can search the online catalog to see if a book is available, and I was surprised by how many titles the Ewa Beach branch carries. If they don't have what you're looking for, you can also request books from other Hawaii public libraries. OVERALL: Great customer service, an impressive book selection, and plenty of parking make this one of my favorite neighborhood libraries. I've visited multiple times and have always had a positive experience. 5/5

Ewa Beach public library is at the end of Campbell High Schools campus, fenced off. The front sign…read morecaught my attention...it needs a makeover. The library is old but nostalgic looking. The ceiling lights remind me of my grandma's old living room! There's useful resources when entering like bus routes, tax forms, the new ENV sewer credit application, etc. The library is organized & reference signs are clear. It's quiet (like it should be). There's computer areas, charging station, children's room, another room in back, a meeting room for activities/games, that you could also rent. There's a atrium (or something like that - see pic). There's free weekly activities for the communitiy to join (what we waiting for)! The staff is friendly and explanatory. Tips: Cash or checks only! Hot list books & DVD's are 1 week rental, all other books, even ukulele's can rent 3 weeks and return to any state public library! You can also do Self checkout if you feeling anti social. Speaking of, it's Mental Health Awareness month & they caringly put out resources, pamphlets & book suggestions to help with that Happy reading!

This recruiting station helped me really well. 10/10 recommend to go to them. They are very fun to…read moretalk to.

The Aliamanu Community Center is a fitness facility located at AMR. You have to be in the military…read moreor be sponsored to use their facilities. I've been here a few times before for my son's soccer and flag football games. Today is my first time in their gym. My son's team is here for a basketball tournament. The facility is nice, clean, and well maintained. They have a big field, pool, basketball court, and gym.

I came here today for my BFF's wedding reception. The center is nice and clean with lots of space…read more It has many couches and chairs with a TV and pool table. It's fully air conditioned with a complete kitchen to serve food. It's a great place to host a party. As with most military locations, you need to find someone in the military to sponsor you. It's not open to the public.

Great updated gym, for reservations for the use of their special occasion rooms and nice size…read morepool/splash pad.