Weather was great for our early morning hike. Ample amount of street parking. No crowds…read more We decided to start by taking the Lower Trail and looped around being able to explore 3 short caves along the way as we ended at the beginning of the Upper Trail. We hiked at a comfortable pace and completed it in about 2 hours.

I only did the shorter path past the river with the beautiful rock view. Didn't go all the way to…read morethe waterfall because it started pouring rain a mile in, and I had to do the whole way back slipping and sliding in mud but the view of the river was nice and I even got to dip my feet in the water and it was real peaceful surrounding myself with the sound of the wind and river! Only rating 4/5 cause the whole mud and rain situation. I slipped at some point, not fun! Oh yeah, I started at the lower trail!

We had a great time with Lui. His knowledge of the history of the events of December 7 are…read moreexcellent. His knowledge of the history of the USS Missouri are interesting and engaging. We were loathe to hire a service to take us to Pearl Harbor, but I can say that in hindsight, it was a great experience. We had eight total people on our tour. I never felt rushed or as if I was going to miss something. This was my first time to Hawaii and I wanted to do all the "touristy" things. I can say, unequivocally, that our day with Lui and the Keawe adventures rates right at the top of our experience on Oahu. I actually felt sorry for the tourists on those huge buses. I also want to thank Lui for listening to my few stories...not sure he bought them...but they were true. Great guide. Great time.

My wife son and I took the pearl harbor group tour. It was an incredible experience to be able to…read moresee these historic ships, and to learn about the bravery and tragedy on that 12/7/41. What help made it such a tremendous experience is out fantastic tour guide Lui. He was not only very knowledgeable about what led up to and including the actions on the day of the attack, but he was able to bring him own knowledge and personal experience into the tour to help explain at a level that couldn't be done with just any tour. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone who asks.

ʻAiea Loop Trail is a birder's dream and my current favorite trail on Oʻahu. I don't know how much…read morethe Yelp community intersects with the birding community, but I was drawn to ʻAiea Loop Trail because of the eBird app. I heard both the ʻApapane and the Oʻahu ʻAmakihi on my first trek here, but I did not get to photograph them properly for ID purposes (let alone for aesthetic photography). It was on my second trek on the trail that I was able to get up high enough to video record both the ʻApapane and the Oʻahu ʻAmakihi. It was a magical moment, cut short because I started my hike too late. It was also on this second trek that I also heard what I believe to be the Oʻahu ʻElepaio. I have yet to see it or photograph them, but I believe in the rare bird rule of second attempts: I hear these birds before I see them, and I see them before I can photograph them (naturally). I have to return as soon as I can. If you aren't a birder (yet), there is still a lot to be gained from hiking this trail. The views of valleys full of greenery are simply gorgeous. Perhaps a given because Hawaii, but rainbows appear everywhere here. The trail is better maintained comparatively, and the loop isn't too long, although I accidentally started the loop too late and did not know how long it actually was until I completed it. I was so scared I was going to get stuck on the trail after nightfall, but thankfully I got out before dusk. Mosquitos are still a nuisance here, so be prepared.

I've hiked this trail a few times and have seen downed trees before however nothing like our recent…read morehike. After two heavy rain storms that caused flooding in the Islands some areas of the hike had whole hill sides that had numerous trees down. The trail is only passable because of the hard work of the parks crew. In normally shaded areas there is more because of this. It's really a sight to see the terrifying yet amazing strength of nature. The hike is about 5.5 miles long, not very hard with beautiful views.

What a lovely memorial site, respectfully maintained by the National Park System and their rangers,…read moreas well as the U.S. military. I got tickets for the USS Arizona memorial online about a month before our visit. They are also released 24 hours in advance for the next day, and the standby line seemed to be efficient the day we were there (a July Tuesday). The cost of the tickets is $2, which is actually just a booking fee. Tickets for the other tours (the battleship, submarine, and aviation museum) may be purchased at the visitors' center. The film that accompanies the USS Arizona tour is separate from your ticket time, so see that before or after getting in line for your reservation. After checking in, you'll hear a short Pearl Harbor history lecture by one of the rangers, then you'll be ferried to the memorial. You don't have to arrange or plan for the ferry outside of your reservation. There's a very tiny gift shop with tons of souvenirs, but it's difficult to navigate with wall-to-wall swarms of other guests. Parking is free, and our Uber there from Waikiki wasn't outrageous. We made the mistake of taking a cab back, though, and that was very expensive. Resist the urge to jump into one of the waiting cabs and just wait for an Uber back. There were also shuttles.

What an awesome experience - we were here at the beginning of the day and got to hear Reveille and…read morethen the pledge of allegiance as the USS Memorial at 8am. What a cool experience and great opportunity to be here and be a part of this. We were supposed to be on site and in line 10mins ahead of our 8am tour - we didn't arrive until 759am. The ranger allowed us to stay in line and told us to wait until the 815am boat. The rangers were very professional and helpful and we appreciated them, The tour to the Arizona and the exhibits all around the Pearl Harbor Memorial is very well done. Ranger Price is the gentleman who took care of our group and he was quite professional and did a very good job.

Picked up military promo tickets for Disney at the MWR…read more LOCATION & DECOR: Clean, and oddly arranged. The room was definitely made for some other purpose. The desks feel crowded and unorganized. PRICE: $$$ You won't find better ticket deals for Disney than military promo tickets and anyone with a military identification card can purchase 6 tickets at the promo price per year per park --Disneyland/Disneyworld. Paid $319 for 3 day Park Hopper pass for Disneyland. SWAG/AMENITIES: -Event and theme park tickets -Equipment rental STAFF & EXPERIENCE: Had a little wait when we came in, and signed up on the guest list. Once our name was called, we were greeted politely and questioned about our needs. We were informed of the deals on the Disneyland tickets and were able to purchase and secure them right on the spot they told us how to use the tickets. It's not the same as the old days where you just show up with a ticket handed to the person and you're through. I recommend for any military members or dependence trying to get tickets for Disney or universal.

Great base, very friendly security, easy directions and of course clean. Went here for a chief…read morepetty officer pinning ceremony and it was great. Smooth entrance and easy to find our way around.

Beautiful drive with access to the sunken USS Utah and other sites. Definitely helps if…read moreActive/Retired Military as you are allowed to enter in your vehicle and drive around. If not affiliated with the Military, you can take a bus tour. Worth a visit if you have the time and especially if you can do on your time schedule.

Home of the USS Missouri and USS Oklahoma museums! Great views of the Arizona memorial on the…read morebridge.

What a moving experience and wonderfully well done memorial plaza and display of the exhibits all…read morealong the area where the USS Arizona lays in the water - just below the surface. It is well done, clean with restrooms and snacks and souvenirs, The folks are friendly and helpful and we were glad we visited.

The tickets for the USS Arizona are released in 2 waves: 2 months prior and the day before. I…read moremissed the first window, so I was glad I was able to snag a spot the day prior. I believe I selected the 2nd earliest slot. When you get to Pearl Harbor, there's 2 main exhibits that give a good summary of the history surrounding the events at Pearl Harbor. Those are free and don't require any sort of ticket. I can see it getting fairly busy later in the day, and it might be harder to get up close to some of the displays. Before getting to the USS Arizona, there's a short film and one of the employees emphasized that the USS Arizona is a burial site, so we should be respectful. Afterwards, it was a short boat ride to the USS Arizona. Immediately at the USS Arizona memorial, the mood was very solemn. Over 2 thousand people lost their lives from the attack on Pearl Harbor, and obviously that's a lot of people, but it's hard to imagine/visualize. But at the memorial, all their names are displayed on the wall. It's very emotional to see all those names and to think about what their families and friends must have gone through to learn about what happened to their loved one. It seemed like everyone there was respectful, including children. The memorial itself is not very large, so you can really take your time to look around and read before the next group disembarks and you can take that boat back. There are many other exhibits at the Pearl Harbor site, but as far as I know, they require some sort of entry fee/reservation. History buffs would love this and could easily spend hours looking at everything. Unfortunately I didn't have too much time, so I only went to the USS Arizona but I still enjoyed it and I thought it was very well done.

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.

Must have base access which means it's a well maintained and clean park…read more We love coming here to watch the sunset. We also enjoy walking/running on this bike path. It's right by the water so it's pretty. The path starts where the Missing Man Formation monument is and is about one mile each way. I also feel safe here and don't have to worry about anyone bothering me. We always see people walking and lots of people walking their dogs which makes me happy. ******** Good place to go run. It's a flat one mile bike path. Great place for sunset.

I love this park! Wish everyone were able to enjoy the beauty of this park, but it is only…read moreaccessible to those with, or sponsored by, a DoD ID. The park begins at the mouth of Pearl Harbor, which I believe is the best place to welcome home navy vessels and others from a long deployment. From the edge of the park, the body of water doesn't seem large enough for a Carrier to sail through, but it is! If you take a moment to look, you can see some pretty cool fish swimming around. The bike path is 1-mile long, so many of us like to walk, jog, run, and ride our bikes on the flat, paved course for a 2-mile round trip workout. Flanked by grass, tropical landscape, officer housing, and the ocean, it's one of the best places on the island to enjoy a lovely stroll at sunrise or sunset - even with your fur babies on leash. The Missing Man Formation memorial located on the south end of the park is a must see, as well as the smaller Air Force memorial located mid-way. There's also a small children's park and a large grassy area, which what I've seen, is great for folks to test out their new drones. The Officers Club and Wright Bros Cafe are located here, too. I'd recommend the cafe for breakfast or lunch. The club is a large venue for group events, such as a wedding, command ceremonies or holiday parties. If you ever get a chance to stop by, there's a large parking lot behind the O Club on the south end. Or approximately 10 spaces on the north end of the trail.