Kaneohe

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB)/Veronica Carmona Photography
Photo provided by Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB)/Takahiro Masuda
Photo provided by Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB)/Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB)
Photo provided by Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB)/Takahiro Masuda
Photo provided by Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB)/Takahiro Masuda
This city on O'ahu’s windward side is protected from the wild Pacific Ocean and offers plenty of non-beach activities.

Kāne’ohe is one of O'ahu’s larger cities. It’s nestled on the shores of Kāne’ohe Bay, a large sheltered body of water protected by a coral reef. Look for the large U.S. Marine Corps base at the end of the peninsula forming the reef. The bay is a good place to enjoy sailing and kayaking in relatively calm waters. Follow locals to the “Sandbar,” a temporary landmass that appears in the bay during low tide.

Back on land, visit Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden. The 400-acre (160-hectare) park has free entry and offers a convenient drive-through option to see endangered and rare plants from the Philippines, Hawaii, Africa, Sri Lanka, India, Polynesia, Melanesia, Malaysia and tropical America. You can also bike, jog or hike through the park for closer views or try fishing in the manmade lake. Register at the visitor center for additional activities including crafts, nature walks, cloud-watching or camping some of these have small fees.

In nearby Kahaluu, visit the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, home to the Byodo-In Temple, a Japanese-style temple built in 1968 to commemorate 100 years of Japanese presence on O’ahu. Inside the temple, look for the large golden Amida Buddha and a replica of a 900-year-old sacred bell. In the park there is a wildlife area with peacocks, black swans and 100-year-old koi. Enjoy local performance artists and artisans who appear by invitation to perform or display products. Visit the traditional Japanese teahouse, now serving as a gift shop and visitor services center. You will find the temple a serene place to come for quiet worship or contemplation.

For a more active experience, golf at a different course three days in a row, all within a few minutes’ drive from the center of Kāne’ohe. Pali is public, while Ko’olau and Bayview are private, but open to visitors. As with most golf courses in Hawaii, you’ll find excellent course conditions, lush greenery and beautiful views. Ko’olau’s setting adjacent to a mountain range creates an unusual course design.

Kāne’ohe is 10 miles (16 kilometers) from Honolulu. You’ll find plenty to do here without ever visiting a beach.

Where to stay in Kaneohe

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Heʻeia

You'll enjoy the shopping and historical sites in Heʻeia. You might want to make time for a stop at Kaneohe Bay or He'eia State Park.

Heʻeia
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Kahaluʻu

Snorkelling, beaches and mountain views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Kahaluʻu. Make a stop by Kahaluu Beach or Kāne‘ohe Bay while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Kahaluʻu
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Ahuimanu

The mountain views and monuments are just a few features travellers like about Ahuimanu. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Kahaluu Beach and Aloha Ke Akua Chapel are a few top places to visit.

Ahuimanu
Paradise Bay Resort
Paradise Bay Resort
3.5 out of 5
47-039 Lihikai Drive, Kaneohe, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €227 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
€227
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kaneohe. Enjoy a marina, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Extremely nice and helpful manager and staff"

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025

Paradise Bay Resort
The Twin Fin Hotel
The Twin Fin Hotel
4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is €251 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
€251
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,103 reviews)
"Perfect area right by the water. Easy to get to all the places you need. Room was nice and was perfect for everything we needed."

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025

The Twin Fin Hotel
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
The price is €342 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
€342
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (8,053 reviews)
"Too busy. Reminded me of Disney"

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
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Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
3 out of 5
201 Ohua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy 2 hot tubs, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,529 reviews)
"Everything you need."

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Aston Waikiki Sunset
Aston Waikiki Sunset
4 out of 5
229 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, HI
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,885 reviews)
"I have stayed there 5 times now and wil continue to stay therr.l"

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025

Aston Waikiki Sunset
Kuhio Banyan Club
Kuhio Banyan Club
2 out of 5
2310 Kuhio Avenue, Suite 140, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 restaurants, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (1,757 reviews)
Simple but good accommodations. Lovely staff.
"Simple but good accommodations. Not fancy but the location is excellent. I booked last minute because I missed a connecting flight and the front desk staff were very friendly and helpful in light of my next stay. Guests can borrow beach chairs and towels at no charge. If you don’t have a hair dryer ..."

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2025

Kuhio Banyan Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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