Guidebook for Kaneohe
Sightseeing
I-Byodo-In Temple
47-200 Kahekili HwyBeautiful, peaceful area
Best place to watch surfers in the winter during the big swell.
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Banzai Pipeline
59-355 Ke Nui RdBest place to watch surfers in the winter during the big swell.
Beautiful gardens, fun waterfall to swim in and great beach park across the street( with cool jumping rock)
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Ithafa le-Waimea
59-864 Kamehameha HwyBeautiful gardens, fun waterfall to swim in and great beach park across the street( with cool jumping rock)
Amazing bodyboarding to watch, but stay out of the water, for pros only. Big shore break.
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Sandy Beach
Amazing bodyboarding to watch, but stay out of the water, for pros only. Big shore break.
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayGood snorkeling, close to shore.
Easy hike, great views. From top, go up to the pillboxes from WWII. There are also tide pools on the Oceanside, be careful getting down to them.
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Makapu'u Lookout
Kalanianaʻole HighwayEasy hike, great views. From top, go up to the pillboxes from WWII. There are also tide pools on the Oceanside, be careful getting down to them.
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdNice beach, fun watching the kite boarders.
Great lookout crossing the Pali. Point where King Kamehameaha won the war uniting the islands by forcing the opposing force off the cliff.
Pali Highway
Pali HighwayGreat lookout crossing the Pali. Point where King Kamehameaha won the war uniting the islands by forcing the opposing force off the cliff.
Izindawo zebhotaniki ze-Hoomaluhia
45-680 Luluku RdBeautiful gardens
Pearl Harbor
Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, Bowfin sub. Great museum.
Only royal palace in the U.S. Well preserved, learn about the Hawaiian monarchy.
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Iolani Palace
364 S King StOnly royal palace in the U.S. Well preserved, learn about the Hawaiian monarchy.
Famous statue. Featured on Hawaii 5-0 as the 5-0 headquarters.
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Umbhuliso we-King Kamehameha
447 S King StFamous statue. Featured on Hawaii 5-0 as the 5-0 headquarters.
Judd Trail
Judd TrailGreat hike
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park Road1049 steps up the side of the mountain. Great views.
Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu DrFun hike, great views
Fun to watch. Beach to right was the beach "from here to eternity"
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Halona Blowhole Lookout
8483 HI-72Fun to watch. Beach to right was the beach "from here to eternity"
Amazing snorkeling in the summer. Waves huge and dangerous in winter months.
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Sharks Cove
Amazing snorkeling in the summer. Waves huge and dangerous in winter months.
Located by the power plant where it releases hot water into the ocean. Amazing fish gather in the warm water. Often Dolphins playing in the area. Beach entry for snorkeling is not the easiest.
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Kahe Point Beach Park
92-301 Farrington HwyLocated by the power plant where it releases hot water into the ocean. Amazing fish gather in the warm water. Often Dolphins playing in the area. Beach entry for snorkeling is not the easiest.
Great museum to visit if it is raining. Eat at helenas or mexicos after
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I-Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice StGreat museum to visit if it is raining. Eat at helenas or mexicos after
Tantalus Lookout Puu Ualakaa State Park
Nutridge StreetGreat drive with amazing views
Manoa Falls
37 Manoa RdEasy hike to waterfall
Lyon Arboretum
3860 Manoa RdGood hike with name plates on plants.
Food Scene
One of our favorite restaurants. Go during the long happy hour. Cheap beer, sake, and food!
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
46-056 Kamehameha HwyOne of our favorite restaurants. Go during the long happy hour. Cheap beer, sake, and food!
Haleiwa Joe's Haiku Gardens
46-336 Haiku RdNice place to eat, good views
Mike's Kiawe Broiled Huli Huli Chicken
56-565 Kamehameha HwyRight up the road, good local food.
Royal Kitchen
100 N Beretania StBest baked Managua. Char siu bao
Himalayan Kitchen
1137 11th AveGreat Indian food. Love the coconut curry.
Bombay Palace
1778 Ala Moana BlvdYum! Our other Indian place.
Siam Square
408 Lewers StMust try- chicken pineapple curry
Chinatown
Great food. Go for a dim sum lunch.
Cash only breakfast joint. Great Mac nut pancakes.
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Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen
1020 Keolu DriveCash only breakfast joint. Great Mac nut pancakes.
Ted's Bakery
59-024 Kamehameha HwyBest pie on the island! Get the chocolate haupia.
Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School StGood local food.
Famous for coco puffs. On the way to the airport. Microbrewery next door.
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Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StFamous for coco puffs. On the way to the airport. Microbrewery next door.
Great local fish, open air environment, music at night. Local favorite.
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Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyGreat local fish, open air environment, music at night. Local favorite.
Dim sum. Fun experience, must try. Dragon lady running the place. Carts of food pushed around to choose from. Unlimited hot tea. Be adventurous!
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Mei Sum Dim Sum
1170 Nuuanu AveDim sum. Fun experience, must try. Dragon lady running the place. Carts of food pushed around to choose from. Unlimited hot tea. Be adventurous!
Arts & Culture
Great place to learn about the cultures of Polynesia. Lots of fun, good luau, stay for "Ha, breath of life"
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Polylnesian cutlural center
Great place to learn about the cultures of Polynesia. Lots of fun, good luau, stay for "Ha, breath of life"
Everything Else
Beautiful views, horseback riding, ATV or bus tours of the many movies filmed on site.
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Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyBeautiful views, horseback riding, ATV or bus tours of the many movies filmed on site.
Maunawili Falls Trailhead
1201-1209 Kelewina StFun hike
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AvePortuguese donuts. Yum!
Tourist hike. Super easy. Great farmers market across the street on Saturday.
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I-Diamond Head State Monument
Tourist hike. Super easy. Great farmers market across the street on Saturday.
He‘eia Kea Small Boat Harbor
Boat tours of the bay and sandbar
Mokoli‘i Island
Nice beach park
Sea Life Park Hawaii
41-202 Kalanianaʻole HwySwim with dolphins
Kāne‘ohe Bay
Good snorkeling, lots of reef and turtles
One of the harder courses I have played. Can't tell you how many ball I lost in plain sight.
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Ko'olau Golf Club
45-550 Kionaole RdOne of the harder courses I have played. Can't tell you how many ball I lost in plain sight.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
2005 Kālia RdFireworks every Friday at 7:45
Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha HwyNice public beach at the resort with good snorkeling.
Hukilau Beach
Naniloa LoopGreat beach, relatively quiet and beautiful.
Shopping
Kailua
Quaint town, good eats.
Best place to buy souvenirs. Open Wed, Sat and Sun. Also good local snacks available.
Rows and rows of vendors.
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I-Aloha Stadium
99-500 Salt Lake BlvdBest place to buy souvenirs. Open Wed, Sat and Sun. Also good local snacks available.
Rows and rows of vendors.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hole in the wall family size portions, amazing local food. Lilikoi ribs, pork chops, fried rice, everything is great.
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Side Street Inn
1225 Hopaka StHole in the wall family size portions, amazing local food. Lilikoi ribs, pork chops, fried rice, everything is great.
Duke's Canoe Club
2335 Kalakaua AveAlways great music and beer
Monday nights our favorite Hawaiian band plays. Beautiful location and view to sit on lanai and enjoy a drink.
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House Without a Key
2199 Kālia RdMonday nights our favorite Hawaiian band plays. Beautiful location and view to sit on lanai and enjoy a drink.
Go for the weeknight early bird dinner. Top of hotel on the marina. 360 view of waikiki.
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Sarento's Top of the I Italian
1777 Ala Moana BlvdGo for the weeknight early bird dinner. Top of hotel on the marina. 360 view of waikiki.
Get a growler! Yum! Derek loves the Reuben at lunch and I go for the pretzels.
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Honolulu Beerworks
328 Cooke StGet a growler! Yum! Derek loves the Reuben at lunch and I go for the pretzels.
Bar 35
35 N Hotel StHappy hour Thai pizza is the best! Best beer selection in town.
Essentials
Windward Mall
46-056 Kamehameha HwyFarmer's market on wed and sun
Safeway
200 Hamakua DrUse 520/234/6695 to get discount on pricing
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdNice prepared meals
Foodland Kaneohe
45-480 Kaneohe Bay DrDecent grocery store
Fun unique grocery many Asian foods/products, cheap beer/ wine and fun souvenirs.
Don Quijote USA Co Ltd
Fun unique grocery many Asian foods/products, cheap beer/ wine and fun souvenirs.