Location: Kaneohe
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The 5 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Kaneohe, Hawaii (HI)
Kāneʻohe is a census-designated place (CDP) included in the City and County of Honolulu and located 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". The population was 34,597 at the 2010 census. Kāneʻohe is the largest of several communities along Kāneʻohe Bay and one of the two largest residential communities on the windward side of Oʻahu (the other is Kailua). The commercial center of the town is spread mostly along Kamehameha Highway.
Restaurants in Kaneohe
1. Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
A 200 acre botanical garden.
Reviewed By 87EdS - Birmingham, United States
Wonderful gardens, well maintained and laid it. Hiking is awesome for neophytes all the way to experienced folk. Well worth your time; fascinating collection of tropical plants.
2. Kane'ohe Bay
3. Byodo-In Temple
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4.5 based on 1,808 reviews
Reviewed By VictoriaAllen - Las Vegas, United States
Byodo-In Temple is located inside the Valley of The Temples Memorial Park and is a replica of an old Buddhist temple from Japan. We went here as part of a city tour and I must say was probably my most favorite stop. The drive to the temple took us through a cemetery that had the most beautiful marble headstones and the grounds are very well-maintained. There's a gravel path that leads to either side of the temple and allows for some picturesque and tranquil views. Beautiful architecture against the backdrop of the Ko'olau Ridge takes your breath away. The temple is surrounded by a beautiful Japanese-style garden complete with a koi pond, statue of Buddha and traditional Japanese tea house. Donations are welcome for the restoration of the Buddha statue and you are asked to remove your shoes before entering (as a sign of respect) and they welcome you to light incense as an offering to Buddha. You can also purchase food to feed the koi -- a lot of fun for kids! Truly one of the best sites to see when visiting Oahu. When not visiting with a tour, there is no time limit on the length of your visit. Definitely a must see when visiting the island.
4. Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm and Farm Tour
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4.5 based on 804 reviews
Reviewed By Lee-and-Baby
We really enjoyed the tour! Had an excellent friendly local guide. Took our small group of 6 (3 couples) on their van to see the grounds. Good a good feel of local history and some surprising facts. This was a site for Gilligan's Island!!! (and other tv/film shots) Highly recommended and different from the larger tourist traps. Be prepared for mud and gravel. Very scenic! Our guide was very proud of his local roots and showed it with his demonstrations and insight. Store is ok with nut and coffee samples.
5. Friendship Garden
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Boomerang3333
This was great fun to hike--we just had to be super careful on the way down. It had rained heavily the previous day and the mud/clay was treacherous. We got a nice view from the top because it was sunny when we hiked. That is not always the case for many hikes in Hawaii. The vegetation was really interesting to me (first time in Hawaii). I got to see one of my favorite flowers, Lantana, as a perennial. I live in a zone where it does not survive the winter. Enjoy the hike, the view will be frosting!
