Guidebook for Kaneohe
Parks & Nature
The road into the gardens is 2.5 miles long, so a 5 mile round trip walk. Park is open 9 to 4 for cars, but walkers can park outside the entry gates and walk in the park in the early morning or after 4.
This is a great botanical garden to learn about various trees here in Hawaii.
135 locals recommend
Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
45-680 Luluku RdThe road into the gardens is 2.5 miles long, so a 5 mile round trip walk. Park is open 9 to 4 for cars, but walkers can park outside the entry gates and walk in the park in the early morning or after 4.
This is a great botanical garden to learn about various trees here in Hawaii.
NICE 1+ mile uphill walk. Usually packed with people, but the views to Molokai and to Maui are wonderful on a nice day. Views of the windward coastline from the look out at the top of the walk are terrific. Go early and during weekdays. Packed on the weekends.
66 locals recommend
Makapuʻu Lookout
Kalanianaʻole HighwayNICE 1+ mile uphill walk. Usually packed with people, but the views to Molokai and to Maui are wonderful on a nice day. Views of the windward coastline from the look out at the top of the walk are terrific. Go early and during weekdays. Packed on the weekends.
The Botanical Garden is INSIDE the huge Koko Head Crater. Marvelous Plumeria collection- especially when the trees are in bloom (not necessarily in the winter months). Other areas have great plants and many are named. Nice walk, but take water.
25 locals recommend
Koko Crater Botanical Garden
7491 Kokonani StThe Botanical Garden is INSIDE the huge Koko Head Crater. Marvelous Plumeria collection- especially when the trees are in bloom (not necessarily in the winter months). Other areas have great plants and many are named. Nice walk, but take water.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a county operated 9 hole bare bones, but FUN golf course, with 5 holes along the ocean. Terrific views. You have to walk the course, but you can rent a walking cart for your clubs. The price is right. After golf, go to Giovanni's Shrimp truck - just around the corner from the Golf Course.
11 locals recommend
Kahuku Golf Course
56- 701 Kamehameha HwyThis is a county operated 9 hole bare bones, but FUN golf course, with 5 holes along the ocean. Terrific views. You have to walk the course, but you can rent a walking cart for your clubs. The price is right. After golf, go to Giovanni's Shrimp truck - just around the corner from the Golf Course.
Arts & Culture
Honolulu Museum on Beretania Street has a small but nice art collection. The Contemporary Museum on Makiki Heights Drive has a small collection. The gardens and the cafe at the Contemporary Museum are worth the trip.
29 locals recommend
Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House
2411 Makiki Heights DrHonolulu Museum on Beretania Street has a small but nice art collection. The Contemporary Museum on Makiki Heights Drive has a small collection. The gardens and the cafe at the Contemporary Museum are worth the trip.
Shopping
Costco is your "best friend" on the island as prices at Costco are mainland prices. Costco makes living on the islands more affordable. Bring your Costco card!
202 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyCostco is your "best friend" on the island as prices at Costco are mainland prices. Costco makes living on the islands more affordable. Bring your Costco card!
Windward Mall
46-056 Kamehameha HwyVendors with local produce
Vendors with local produce. Thursday afternoons 2 p.m. - 6
17 locals recommend
KailuaTown Farmers’ Market
640 Ulukahiki StreetVendors with local produce. Thursday afternoons 2 p.m. - 6
Essentials
If you have a Safeway card, bring it. There are two Safeway grocery stores close to the Ohana.
109 locals recommend
Safeway
200 Hamakua DrIf you have a Safeway card, bring it. There are two Safeway grocery stores close to the Ohana.
Close to Ohana. With Whole Foods part of Amazon Prime, there are some good deals. GREAT Fish prices, Good deli etc.
370 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdClose to Ohana. With Whole Foods part of Amazon Prime, there are some good deals. GREAT Fish prices, Good deli etc.
Food Scene
Moke's Bread & Breakfast
27 Hoolai StLilikoi Pancakes for breakfast.
Koa Pancake House
46-126 Kahuhipa StGood for Breakfast. Huge portions
GREAT fish and chips. Hawaiian music on certain evenings. 10 minutes from my house.
44 locals recommend
Nico's Kailua
970 N Kalaheo AveGREAT fish and chips. Hawaiian music on certain evenings. 10 minutes from my house.
Drinks & Nightlife
You can bring in your own food as no food for purchase. Great beers.
25 locals recommend
Lanikai Brewing Company - Tap & Barrel
167 Hamakua DrYou can bring in your own food as no food for purchase. Great beers.
The Shack Kailua
1051 Keolu DrSports bar. VERY LOCAL.