Top 20 Things to Eat and Do in KANEOHE: Best Foods in Hawaii | The Ultimate Food & Oahu Travel Guide

Kaneohe. It's my home, I live and breathe its magic. I know this city by heart and all the best things to do and eat. Every time I see the Ko'olau Mountains, I’m reminded of how lucky I am to be born and raised in Hawaii. In this video, I want to show you 20 Things to Eat and Do in Kaneohe. This is The Ultimate Guide to some of the best foods, attractions, hikes, and the best mountains in the world. Just my opinion 😊

I want to show you places I’ve visited many times, and what’s new about some of these attractions I’ve already shown in previous videos. With that being said, Are you ready to go on this adventure? Then Like, Subscribe, and Let’s Go!!

Timestamps Ultimate Kaneohe Travel Guide:
Intro - 0:00
1. Kaneohe Pancake House - 1:00
2. Whiskey Smoke 808 - 5:36
Mention: Fresh Catch - 5:48
3.1 Kahana Bay - 8:36
3.2 Crouching Lion Trail - 9:17
4. Coconut Girl & Guys LLC - 9:52
5. Byodo-In Temple - 12:01
6. Kualoa Ranch - 15:18
7. Waihole Poi Factory - 16:04
8.1 Kualoa Regional Park - 18:13
8.2 Secret Island Beach - 18:43
9. Chinaman's Hat (Mokoli'i) - 19:01
10. Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts - 19: 808-537-430430
11. Coral Kingdom Restaurant - 20:27
- STORYTIME - 22:00
12. Kim Chee 1 Restaurant - 23:18
13. Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout - 25:46
14. Likeke Falls Trail - 27:08
15. Old Pali Road - 28:30
Mention: Twin Pali Falls - 29:25
16. Adela’s Country Eatery - 30:16
17. Kaneohe Sandbar - 31:25
18. Friendship Garden - 32:14
19. Kim Wah Chop Suey - 33:17
20. Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden - 34:31
Mention: KJ's Locals Grindz - 37:05
Ending - 37:41
Mention: Glow Putt Mini Golf (Windward Mall) - 38:18

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https://youtu.be/zK3VRRD0YTg?si=8m2aQnULo3B_30PL

Places are listed in order of appearance in this video…

1) Kaneohe Pancake House
Website: kaneohepancakehouse.com
Instagram:@kaneohepancakehouse
Pancakes Strawberry Whip Cream - $14.95
Pancakes Ube - $15.95
Classic Eggs Benedict - $15.95
One Choice Meat Omelette - $14.95
K-Town Loco Moco - $19.95

2) Whiskey Smoke 808
Instagram: @whiskeysmoke_808)
Whiskey Smoke Burger - $16.64 (Deluxe Add $2) + Additional $1.5 for Garlic Parmesan Fries
Smoked Chicken Wings Guava - $10.40
Pork Rib Pl. - $ On the house
Banana Pudding $5.49
Haupia Pumpkin Crunch - $7.27

3.1) Kahana Bay Beach Park
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Free Parking

3.2) Crouching Lion Trail
0.6 km Out & Back
Short and very steep
Free but entrance is tricky
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOzKJBU7EAc
Start at: 0:51

4) Coconut Girl & Guys LLC
$23 for Shave Ice + Adds On (Coconut, Whipped cream, Mochi) - $23

5) Byodo In Temple
Website: byodo-in.com
Teens and adults - $5

6) Kualoa Ranch
Website: https://www.kualoa.com
$ Price: from $137.95 (2-hr multi-passenger ATV Raptor)
Tip: Very popular and likely to sell out. You should book in advance

7) Waiahole Poi Factory
Website: Waiahole Poi Factory Instagram: @waiaholepoifactory
Combo plate - $16.50

8) Kualoa Regional Park
Hours: Every sunrise to Sunset
Views to Chinaman's Hat and Secret Beach Island is a public and secluded beach. It's 10.15 min. walk from the park

8) Chinaman’s Hat
Kayak Rentals:
Website: ActiveOahuTours.com
$ Price: 3 HR Rental $66.00 / Full Day Rental $76.00
Prices might have changed

10) Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts
(macnutfarm.com)
A Local's Favorite: Snowball Cookies

11) Coral Kingdom Hawaii
Website: CoralKingdomHawaii.com
Huli Huli Chicken Plate - $15.95

12) Kim Chee 1 Restaurant-
Instagram: @kim1chee
Weekday Special Choose Any Two Items for $12.99
Monday-Friday only
Closed Tuesday

13) Adela’s Country Eatery
Website: adelascountryeatery.com
30 – 40 minutes to prepare.
Takeout only. Please call to order ahead
https://adelascountryeatery.com/menu/

14) Kaneohe Sandbar
Launched from Heeia State Park
Hours: Everyday 8am-4pm
Website: https://www.heeiastatepark.org
Kayal rentals available

15) Nu’uanu Pali Lookout-
Website: Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside - Hawaii State Parks

16) Likeke Falls and 17) Old Pali Road
Parking is at the Koolau Golf Club. 45-550 Kionaole Rd. Kaneohe, Hi 96744. Parking is $10.00. Hours of parking are every day from 8am-4pm

18) Friendship Garden
Website: friendshipgarden.org

19) Kin Wah Chop Suey
Special Plate B - $13
Egg Fuyong $11
Chinese Chicken Salad - $10.50

20) Ho’omalahia Botanical Gardens
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg.html?id=569:ho

Honorable Mentions:
Glow Putt Mini Golf at the Windward Mall

Pu’u Ma’elie’li Trail
Address: 279 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Hi 96744
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSNctlTMBKc&t=23s
Starts at 3:05

KJ Local Grindz and Fresh Catch:
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnLIJdCTRf0

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From Malasadas to Shave Ice: Discover the Irresistible World of Hawaiian Desserts

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Haupia: A Creamy Coconut Delight

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Lilikoi: The Tangy Tropical Passionfruit

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Macadamia: The Crunchy Nutty Indulgence

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Kulolo: A Sweet Banana Coconut Treat

Kulolo is a traditional Hawaiian dessert that combines ripe bananas with coconut milk and sugar, creating a moist and flavorful cake-like dessert. Steam-cooked to perfection, Kulolo is often enjoyed during special occasions and gatherings. Have you ever tasted the comforting flavors of Kulolo? It’s a dessert that brings people together.

Shave Ice: The Ultimate Hawaiian Refreshment

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