LOCAL FAVORITE 178 Hawaii Military Guide • Summer-Fall 2026 RECREATION Challenging 18-hole layout with views of the Waianae Mountains. • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam– Features the 9-hole Hickam Kealohi Par Three (808-448-2318), Joint Base Malama Bay (808-449-2300) and Navy Marine (808-471-0142) courses. Malama is considered Oahu’s top military course, while the Navy Marine Course is ranked as being by many seasoned golfers among the top 10 military courses globally. • Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course 808-254-2107)–Dubbed “A Poor Man’s Pebble Beach” for its back nine running along popular MCBH-Kaneohe Bay’s North Beach surfing site. • Leilehua Golf Course (808-655-4653)– Ranked tops among Oahu’s Army courses for its long, demanding layout that plays amid towering eucalyptus trees. • Walter Nagorski Golf Course at Fort Shafter (808-438-9587)–Hilly 9-hole layout named for the local golf pro who helped beautify Hawaii’s military courses for 25-plus years. HIKING The best way to experience the hidden heart of Oahu is by hiking an off-the-beaten-path trail. The island boasts a myriad of options meandering from lush valleys with waterfalls to scenic ridgelines. Recommended for physically fit only, Mauumae Trail climbs 2,500 feet through ohia and koa tree groves. Along the six-hour adventure, you’ll enjoy a rare look at Kaau Crater while traveling along Koolau Range’s southeastern edge. Diamond Head has a relatively easy climb to its highest spot, Point Leahi. You’ll work through gun emplacements, and then climb up steel stairways and ladders. The park entrance is off Diamond Head Road just beyond Kapiolani Community College. For additional hiking information, check out these resources: • State Forestry N Ala Hele (dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/nah) • Hawaii Nature Center (HawaiiNatureCenter.org) • Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club (HTMC1910.org) • Hawaii State Parks Hiking Information (dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/hiking/oahu) Bay View Mini-Putt and Zipline offers wholesome fun for those who are young and those who are young at heart. Enjoy the best mini-putt courses on Oahu and amazing views of Kaneohe Bay as you soar on their 400-foot zipline! TENNIS Tennis is a wonderful way to have fun, get into shape and meet new people–all while enjoying a little friendly competition. Hawaii’s weather is conducive for year round play, with courts located on almost every military installation. Most facilities are also equipped with lights for night play. The Hawaii Pacific Tennis Foundation (HawaiiTennis.org; 808-479-6727) provides With 30 miles of beaches, Oahu is home to stellar water sport opportunities. Credit: www.ColorsOfHawaii.com Bay View Mini-Putt and Zipline offers wholesome fun for those who are young and those who are young at heart. Enjoy the best mini-putt courses on Oahu and amazing views of Kaneohe Bay as you soar on their 400-foot zipline!
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