Location: Kaneohe
Top Things to do in Kaneohe
Top 5 Sights & Landmarks in Kaneohe, Hawaii (HI)
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. 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.
3. 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.
