Oʻahu's six city golf courses (Ala Wai, West Loch, Pali and more)

The City and County of Honolulu runs six public courses: Ala Wai (next to Waikīkī, famously the world's busiest), ʻEwa Villages, Kahuku (9 holes on the North Shore), Pali (Kāneʻohe), Ted Makalena (Waipahu) and West Loch (ʻEwa Beach). Visitors can book online up to 3 days ahead; Golf ID cardholders get 7 days.

• Book online after filling out the City's Online Access Form, or call the course. Booking opens at 6:30 a.m.; non-cardholders up to 3 days ahead, Golf ID holders up to 7.
• Cancel at least 10 hours before your tee time. Help line: 808-733-7386 (weekdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
• Ala Wai (808-207-6856): walkable from the Diamond Head end of Waikīkī; about 500 rounds a day.
• West Loch (808-207-6720): partly links-style; often the best conditioned.
• Pali (808-207-7099): Koʻolau mountain views; walking required on weekdays.
• Kahuku (808-207-7076): 9 oceanfront holes, walk only, no carts or range.
• ʻEwa Villages (808-207-6741) and Ted Makalena (808-207-6735): flatter, easier to get on.
• Fees are among the lowest on the island; residents pay much less with a Golf ID.
• Golf rates change often and add Hawaiʻi tax; confirm on the course's website before you book.

Sources: City and County of Honolulu: Tee time reservations · Hawaiʻi Guide: Hawaiʻi's public and municipal golf courses (June 2026)

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.