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Kaneohe in Honolulu

Things to Do in Kaneohe, Honolulu

A lush Windward Oʻahu town spread between Kāneʻohe Bay and the fluted Koʻolau cliffs. Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden and Heʻeia fishpond reveal the area's dramatic ecology and Native Hawaiian aquaculture, while marinas, neighborhood malls, and residential valleys give it the feel of a self-contained town beyond Honolulu.

A lush Windward Oʻahu town spread between Kāneʻohe Bay and the fluted Koʻolau cliffs. Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden and Heʻeia fishpond reveal the area's dramatic ecology and Native Hawaiian aquaculture, while marinas, neighborhood malls, and residential valleys give it the feel of a self-contained town beyond Honolulu.

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  • Windward MallWindward MallShopping Mall
  • Tradition Coffee RoastersTradition Coffee RoastersCoffee Shop
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Top things to do in Kaneohe

  • Chaos Incorporated in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Chaos Incorporated

    Specialty Store
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Windward Mall in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Windward Mall

    ★ 4.4 · 3.3k
    Shopping Mall

    Mall with local & national-brand shops, salons, restaurants, a movie theater & children's play area.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM

Where to eat & drink in Kaneohe

  • Tradition Coffee Roasters in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Tradition Coffee Roasters

    ★ 4.9 · 601
    Coffee Shop· $10–20
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 4 PM
  • Haleiwa Joe's Haiku Gardens in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Haleiwa Joe's Haiku Gardens

    ★ 4.6 · 4.7k
    Seafood· $30–90

    Seafood specials, prime rib & jumbo mai tais in a polished, breezy space where sandy feet are okay.

    Every day
    4 PM – 9 PM
  • Ko'olau Distillery in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Ko'olau Distillery

    ★ 4.9 · 317
    Bar
    Mon
    12 PM – 7 PM
    Tue–Wed
    12 PM – 8 PM
    Thu–Fri
    12 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 7 PM
  • Kapono's at The Lounge / The Velvet Monkey Speakeasy in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Kapono's at The Lounge / The Velvet Monkey Speakeasy

    ★ 4.8 · 216
    Pub· $40–80
    Mon–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • The Bird's Nest in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    The Bird's Nest

    ★ 4.8 · 271
    Coffee Shop· $10–20
    Every day
    7 AM – 3 PM
  • Fresh Catch Kaneohe in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Fresh Catch Kaneohe

    ★ 4.6 · 1.6k
    Seafood· $10–20

    Informal, deli-style restaurant serving local-style poke, seafood, plate lunches, stews & soups.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Café Kalawe in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Café Kalawe

    ★ 4.8 · 562
    Restaurant· $10-20
    Mon
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    7 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 2 PM
  • Kizuna Sushi Bar & Grill in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Kizuna Sushi Bar & Grill

    ★ 4.7 · 610
    Sushi· $20–30

    Humble restaurant offering traditional sushi & dumplings, plus familiar noodle dishes.

    Mon–Wed
    11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
    Thu
    11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Kono's Northshore in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Kono's Northshore

    ★ 4.5 · 1.5k
    Hawaiian

    Hawaiian kitchen preparing slow-roasted pork sandwiches, platters & more in laid-back surrounds.

    Every day
    7 AM – 7 PM
  • Got'z Grindz in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Got'z Grindz

    ★ 4.8 · 175
    Japanese· $10–20
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    6 AM – 1 PM
    Sat
    6 AM – 1 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Kin Wah Chop Suey in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Kin Wah Chop Suey

    ★ 4.5 · 675
    Chinese· $10–20

    Spacious, family-friendly Chinese eatery serving stir-fries, noodles & fried rice in casual digs.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 8:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Golden Pho in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Golden Pho

    ★ 4.8 · 168
    Vietnamese· $10–20
    Mon
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Moke's Bread & Breakfast in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    Moke's Bread & Breakfast

    ★ 4.6 · 1.1k
    Breakfast· $20–30

    Laid-back breakfast & sandwich joint with a beachy vibe, patio seats & menu that evokes the islands.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    7:30 AM – 1 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 2 PM
  • ANDO in Kaneohe, Honolulu

    ANDO

    ★ 4.8 · 164
    Coffee Shop· $10–20
    Mon–Wed
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Thu–Fri
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 5 PM

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Map of Kaneohe with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Chaos Incorporated
  2. 2Windward Mall
  3. 3Tradition Coffee Roasters
  4. 4Haleiwa Joe's Haiku Gardens
  5. 5Ko'olau Distillery
  6. 6Kapono's at The Lounge / The Velvet Monkey Speakeasy
  7. 7The Bird's Nest
  8. 8Fresh Catch Kaneohe
  9. 9Café Kalawe
  10. 10Kizuna Sushi Bar & Grill

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