MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation)
The MWR is an excellent source of information about many activities and events. It serves active duty members of all branches of the military. The MWR at Schofield, for example, provides information on community services, bowling alleys, dining facilities, and outdoor equipment and activities.

Another great resource for recreational activities is the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau’s Go! Hawaii website.

Here are some ideas for enjoying the great outdoors on Oahu:

Go on a hike.
Some Popular hikes can be found at:

• Diamond Head
• Koko Head
• Manoa Falls
• Makapu’u (Tide pools)

Head to the beach.
There are several military beaches on Oahu coastlines.

• Bellows
• White Plains
• Barbers Point
• Marine Corps Base Hawaii: 3 beaches
• Hickam Air Force Base: 2 beaches

Popular public beaches include:

• North Shore: Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay, Banzai Pipeline, Turtle Bay
• Windward: Kailua, Lanikai
• East Side: Hanauma Bay, Sandy Beach
• South Shore: Waikiki Beach, Ala Moana Beach
• Ewa: Ewa Beach, Ko Olina

Enjoy other points of interest.

• Sea Life Park (South Shore)
• Shark diving (North Shore)
• Whale watching (North Shore)
• Sky diving (North Shore)
• Surfing, jet ski, parasail, paragliding, paddle surfing (various locations around the island)

Take in cultural sites and activities:

• Polynesian Cultural Center (North Shore)
• Bishop Museum (South Shore)
• Pali Lookout
• Lyon Arboretum (Manoa/University)
• Historic Haleiwa Town
• Kualoa Ranch (activities like horseback riding, ATV riding, and jungle tours)
• Luaus: Germaine’s Luau (Ewa); Polynesian Cultural Center (North Shore)
• Honolulu Academy of Arts
• Chinatown
• Farmers Markets & Swap Meets (Waikiki & Stadium)

Plan for seasonal activities.

• Runs & Marathons
• Cultural Events (Lantern Festival, 4th of July, Chinese New Year, Kamehameha Day, etc.)
• Honolulu City Lights (Christmas)