Windward Oahu - Kaneohe 278 Between the stunning Ko‘olau mountain range and glistening Kaneohe Bay, lies the peaceful, culturally-rich community of Kaneohe. Kaneohe is the largest town on the windward side of O‘ahu, but the enclave surrounded by mountains and sea emulates the intimate local Hawaiian lifestyle. And, along Kamehameha Highway that runs adjacent to Kaneohe Bay, the quaint towns of Ahuimanu, Kahaluu, Waiāhole and Waikane are to be discovered. Fish, snorkel, scuba dive, kayak to Coconut Island or boat to the famous sandbar for a day of relaxation at Kaneohe Bay. Enjoy the natural beauty of Kaneohe: hike in the mountains; golf along the water; watch waterfalls; or spot a rainbow after the rain. And with Windward Community College, Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden, shopping centers, parks and more, the picturesque Kaneohe community has all the amenities as well. With three highways transgressing the mountains – the H-3, the Pali, and the Likelike – Kaneohe is a quick commute to Honolulu or Kapolei. Marine Corps Base Hawaii is located on the Mokapu Peninsula, making Kaneohe a great neighborhood for military members, too. WINDWARD OAHU KANEOHE Off Kualoa Regional Park, Chinaman’s Hat in Kaneohe Bay lures kayakers, snorkelers and scuba divers to its tiny beach. Credit: Hawaii Tourism Japan Shop for fresh tropical fruits at roadside stands lining Kamehameha Highway. Check out Hawaii’s stunning flora and fauna at Waiahole Nursery & Garden Center (waiaholenurserygardenandfloralgifts.com) or grab a Hawaiian plate lunch at Waiahole Poi Factory (waiaholepoifactory.com), which also has a location at Windward Mall.
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