Why visit Kaneohe
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 47 places to eat and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Windward Viaducts, Pōhākea, Boettcher Estate and Kaneohe Ranch Building.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 66°F.
Weather in Kaneohe
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kaneohe
Kāneʻohe (Hawaiian pronunciation: [kaːneˈʔohe]) is a census-designated place (CDP) included in the City and County of Honolulu and 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".
From the Wikipedia article Kāneʻohe, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Museums and landmarks10
Boettcher Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Former beachfront estate and municipal park in Kailua, Honolulu County, Hawaii
Kaneohe Ranch Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in United States of America
Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
US Marine Corps base in Hawaii, United States
Ulupo Heiau State Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic Place in Honolulu County, Hawaii
Kahaluu Taro Lo'i
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Byodo-in Temple
Park · 3.1 mi
Memorial park located on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, US
Kawai Nui Marsh
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
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Valley of the Temples Memorial Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Memorial park located on the windward (eastern) side of the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes47
Adela's Country Eatery
Restaurant · Pasta, Hawaiian · 1.0 mi
45-1151 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe
Mo-Tu, Th-Sa 10:30-19:30; We 10:30-15:00
Genki Sushi
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.8 mi
45-480 kaneohe bay dr, kaneohe
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00
Tradition Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
905 #3201 Ent 3 Kalanianaʻole Highway
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Cafe Kalawe
Cafe · Breakfast, Diner, Local, Sandwich · 0.7 mi
45-270 William Henry Road
Sa-Mo 07:00-14:00; We-Fr 07:00-20:00
Cajun King Kaneohe
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.8 mi
45-480 Kamneohe bay dr, kaneohe
Mo-Su 11:00-19:00
Little Saigon
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.8 mi
45-480 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kaneohe
11:00-08:00
Pan's Kitchen
Restaurant · Breakfast, Diner, Local · 1.2 mi
46-003 Alaloa Street
Mo-We, Fr-Sa 07:00-19:30; Su 07:00-15:00
Uala Leaf Cafe
Cafe · Local · 1.5 mi
Hale Akoakoa - Cafeteria, Kaneohe
Mo-Fr 11:30-01:00
35 more on the map.
History
Kāneʻohe was home to the early rulers of the Hawaiian Kingdom and consisted of 30 royal fishponds.
From ancient times, Kāneʻohe was important as an agricultural area, owing to an abundance of rainfall. It was originally an agricultural area for the growing of taro and sweet potatoes.
Today, it is mostly a modernized residential and retail community, with very little agriculture in evidence. Modern commercial developments, townhome neighborhoods, and municipal structures dominate the valley floor, leaving banana orchards as the only remaining commercial crop of consequence in the area.
From the History section of Kāneʻohe, Hawaii on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping16
Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors Kaneohe
Grocery · 0.8 mi
45-480 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kaneohe
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
School · 1.6 mi
46-155 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe
Healthcare3
Map of Kaneohe
155 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 66°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 67°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 69°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 70°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 72°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 73°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 74°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 74°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 72°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 71°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 79°F | 69°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kaneohe 838.1 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Honolulu County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lala (Hurricane)
- 2026-09-25: Tropical Storm Nolo (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-08-19: Kunia Road Fire (Fire)
- 2022-02-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-07-25: Hurricane Douglas (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kaneohe Bay Marine Corp Air Station (NGF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Heeia 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Maunawili 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Kailua 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Kaneohe Base 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Ahuimanu 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Kahaluu 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Waimanalo 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Urban Honolulu 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Halawa 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- East Honolulu 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- KaneoheHi, Eric Guinther, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ko'olau Range and Kaneohe Bay, Kaneohe (503419) (19403280549), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Kaneohe Bay, Old Warf and Ship ≡ Eric Tessmer, Molokai, Hawaii - panoramio, Eric Tessmer, CC BY 3.0
- Ko'olau Range, Kaneohe (503423) (19592814826), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Ko'olau Range, Kaneohe (503424) (19604575626), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Kokokahi Ridge, Kaneohe (503431) (19474923170), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- John A. Burns Freeway and Kokokahi Ridge, Kaneohe (503429) (19042363853), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Ko'olau Range and Kaneohe Bay, Kaneohe (503422) (19431013138), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Kaneohe-ranch-bldg, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
- Boettcher-estate, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
- Hangar 101 MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Cpl Richard Mattingly, USMC, Public domain
- Oahu-Kahaluukalo-terraces3, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
- Byodo-In Temple Oahu 01, Cristo Vlahos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Byodo-In Temple in Hawaii, Puneet Abbott, CC BY 2.0
- Koolau Range 03, ErgoSum88, Public domain
- Traditional Foods in Zambia 39, Chise95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Traditional Foods in Zambia 37, Chise95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Traditional Foods in Zambia 38, Chise95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Traditional Foods in Zambia 34, Chise95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Traditional Foods in Zambia 40, Chise95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Traditional Foods in Zambia 23, Chise95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Windward City Shopping Center, Syced, CC0
- ISS047-E-18520 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-78198 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-24803 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-24804 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Friendship Garden, Rhandasuka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Hawaii Activity, DVIDSHUB, CC BY 2.0
- Okinawan Rafute, David Iwaoka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spam pie, David Iwaoka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gibson V2 boomerang pickups flux lines, David Iwaoka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hawaii.USA. - panoramio, Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alika DeRego in 2006, DKJA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benny Rogers Grave - 1, Thepublicschoolmusician, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gabby Pahinui's Grave - 1, Thepublicschoolmusician, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Traditional Foods in Zambia 61, Chise95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Traditional Foods in Zambia 57, Chise95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Traditional Foods in Zambia 62, Chise95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Traditional Foods in Zambia 64, Chise95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Traditional Foods in Zambia 59, Chise95, CC BY-SA 4.0
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