Location: Kaneohe
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Kāneʻohe is a census-designated place (CDP) included in the City and County of Honolulu and located in Hawaiʻi state District of Koʻolaupoko on the island of Oʻahu. In the Hawaiian language, kāne ʻohe means "bamboo man". According to an ancient Hawaiian story a local woman compared her husband's cruelty to the sharp edge of cutting bamboo; thus the place was named Kāneʻohe or "Bamboo man". The population was 34,597 at the 2010 census. Kāneʻohe is the largest of several communities along Kāneʻohe Bay and one of the two largest residential communities on the windward side of Oʻahu (the other is Kailua). The commercial center of the town is spread mostly along Kamehameha Highway.
Restaurants in Kaneohe
1. 21 Degrees Estate Cacao Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
We are a small veteran owned and family-operated farm on Oahu's windward side growing world-class cacao & also a small venue for events.Our O`ahu guided chocolate tour & tasting experience is family-friendly with our mini-goats & bunnies!Guides will share our farm's vision for creating sustainable agriculture on Oahu. Includes tasting of all premium estate chocolates.
Reviewed By Ruthmar1e - Honolulu, United States
The biggest issue with this place if you were in wheelchair is that the ground is muddy. It’s deep on what gravel road there is and the bathroom is way too small to deal with with the wheelchair. The good part is they do have a golf cart and will help you move around the property if you still want to try this. A kind accommodating group If you’re like my son who loves to go off roading in his chair, get it muddy and all of those things , it’s great fun. And they will also help you clean off your chair before you have to put it back in the car So I challenge in a wheelchair possible for those who have limited walking ability just let them know and they will help you in all the ways that they can It was so much fun. And I have been on several tours of similar cacao Farm’s on our neighbor Islands. This one just because the amount of mud and lack of paved places was more difficult for Wheelchair then some of the others. But it’s quite doable with some help if you’re in a walker or using a cane I was fortunate enough that this farm had donated a gift basket to be used in a silent auction as a fundraiser. The gift basket included chocolate bars turmeric and gift for two people to tour. I had no idea this place even existed I know that Manoa chocolate existed which is where they sell their chocolate .they had talk about the bees and cross pollination and taking care of our bee population it was quite informative. And then we moved to the cacao. oh my gosh so much fun it’s so pretty the yellow and red’s and greens and dark purples of the pods Then they cut a pod open and we all got to taste the deliciousness of raw cacao. And it didn’t stop there as we avoided getting too wet in the rain in the mud (they were very kind and kept us out of the rain and had umbrellas available) We were then treated to a chocolate tasting All of the chocolate was produced grown in Hawaii. This is a surprise to me I’ve been to other chocolate tastings in Hawaii but never that all the products were from the islands. And then they do have a little store very low pressure on you to purchase anything but they do have available chocolate for sale and honey. My favorite tips and I’m already using it this morning was to get the chocolate nibs and use them as you ground your coffee. I took some nibs and put them in the coffee pot since I already had coffee that was ground and they did give my coffee a delightful flavor. My next step would be to take some lives and soak them in my favorite alcoholic beverage so that I could have some drunken nibs on my ice cream Thank you, thank you, thank you for the wonderful tour. For your great kindness in donating to a local charity so that I could buy this is part of a silent auction and learn about you. I’ve already shared this with several friends and I’m sure we will see you again.
2. Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
A 200 acre botanical garden.
Reviewed By 87EdS - Birmingham, United States
Wonderful gardens, well maintained and laid it. Hiking is awesome for neophytes all the way to experienced folk. Well worth your time; fascinating collection of tropical plants.
3. Kane'ohe Bay
4. Byodo-In Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,808 reviews
Reviewed By VictoriaAllen - Las Vegas, United States
Byodo-In Temple is located inside the Valley of The Temples Memorial Park and is a replica of an old Buddhist temple from Japan. We went here as part of a city tour and I must say was probably my most favorite stop. The drive to the temple took us through a cemetery that had the most beautiful marble headstones and the grounds are very well-maintained. There's a gravel path that leads to either side of the temple and allows for some picturesque and tranquil views. Beautiful architecture against the backdrop of the Ko'olau Ridge takes your breath away. The temple is surrounded by a beautiful Japanese-style garden complete with a koi pond, statue of Buddha and traditional Japanese tea house. Donations are welcome for the restoration of the Buddha statue and you are asked to remove your shoes before entering (as a sign of respect) and they welcome you to light incense as an offering to Buddha. You can also purchase food to feed the koi -- a lot of fun for kids! Truly one of the best sites to see when visiting Oahu. When not visiting with a tour, there is no time limit on the length of your visit. Definitely a must see when visiting the island.
5. Friendship Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Boomerang3333
This was great fun to hike--we just had to be super careful on the way down. It had rained heavily the previous day and the mud/clay was treacherous. We got a nice view from the top because it was sunny when we hiked. That is not always the case for many hikes in Hawaii. The vegetation was really interesting to me (first time in Hawaii). I got to see one of my favorite flowers, Lantana, as a perennial. I live in a zone where it does not survive the winter. Enjoy the hike, the view will be frosting!
6. He'eia State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By seank408 - Kaneohe, United States
I had a great time taking my wife to the Kaneohe Sandbar. I rented the Kayaks from the Heeia State Park. Rebecca was very helpful with telling me my options for the rental and Andy was informative and cared about our safety telling us everything we needed to know while kayaking to and from the Sandbar I had a great time and great experience!
7. Pu’u Ma’eli’eli Digging Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By getreal2me99 - Honolulu, United States
I loved this hiking trail located in Koolau. Short hike and amazing view of Kaneohe Bay from the bunker hill. Fantastic view on a clear day. There is some incline on this trail but worth it for your cardio work out. Family friendly hike too. Parking is public street by the residential area so be mindful with the neighborhood. And when walking to the trail start, carefully on the street for passing cars.
8. Windward Mall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By rosemaryc438 - Auckland, New Zealand
A good variety of shops including Maceys,Sears,Ross and lots of small shops. Across the road there is Starbucks, Longs,Safeway and Walgreens. Maceys have good deals and a quiet Cafe. A busy food hall with lots of choices.
9. Hamama Falls
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By prateeks411
This was a 5.6km there-and-back trek which is technically "forbidden" but everyone does it anyways (there will be a fence that you can simply stroll around to access the hike). You'll gain about 250m on this hike with some parts that can be tricky particularly with recent rainfall. Otherwise, it is a shaded hike through the forest with surprisingly few bugs/mosquitoes thankfully. The waterfalls are gorgeous and you can actually go into the pool below them if you wish as well!
10. Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery & Funeral Services
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery is located in Windward, Oahu, alongside the beautiful Ko‘olau Mountains and overlooks Kaneohe Bay. The park features approximately 80 acres of developed land with an additional 110 acres that includes significant Hawaiian historical sites. One of the historical sites is "Kawa‘ewa‘e Heiau" (heiau - an ancient Hawaiian temple), which is deemed as one of the largest heiau in the State of Hawaii.
