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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Places are listed in order of appearance in this video…

1) Kaneohe Pancake House
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
Start at: 0:51

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

5) Byodo In Temple
Teens and adults - $5

6) Kualoa Ranch
$ 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:
$ Price: 3 HR Rental $66.00 / Full Day Rental $76.00
Prices might have changed

10) Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts
A Local's Favorite: Snowball Cookies

11) Coral Kingdom Hawaii
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
30 – 40 minutes to prepare.
Takeout only. Please call to order ahead

14) Kaneohe Sandbar
Launched from Heeia State Park
Hours: Everyday 8am-4pm
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

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

20) Ho’omalahia Botanical Gardens
Admission: Free

Honorable Mentions:
Glow Putt Mini Golf at the Windward Mall

Pu’u Ma’elie’li Trail
Address: 279 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, Hi 96744
Starts at 3:05

KJ Local Grindz and Fresh Catch:

[SeanKaleponi]

We eat at some new places, revisited old places to see what's new, and combine some places from previous videos to bring you the Ultimate Guide to Kaneohe. If there's anything I missed that I didn't cover, please let me know...🤙

[ltdan]

Aloha Sean, my wife and I just met your mom at The Food Company while getting dinner. She is as kind and vibrant in person as she is in your videos. By the way, your Kaneohe video was timely as we are staying for a month in Kailu to celebrate my wife's birthday and we are committed to trying as many places on the windward side of the island as we can. Love your videos. Mahalo. Dale and Celeste

[fosterrob]

This guy is one of the nicest peeps you meet on this side. I got to meet Sean playing basketball at Kaneohe district park. And he is a very good player that would shoot a three on you and say thank you. He is da man.

[teriipearson]

Sean, your videos are Fantastic. I am Kaneohe resident since 1978. Keep up the awesome vids.

[LindaGalloup]

Thank you so much Sean! My husband and I leave tomorrow to celebrate our 30 wedding anniversary on your beautiful island. We have watched all of your episodes to plan our trip and greatly appreciate all of the hard work that you put into theses amazing and informative videos! Mahalo!

[alant.]

My father-inlaw was from Kaneohe and he would always take us to Kim Chee 1 when we visited. Thank you for the awesome tour. It brought back many good memories. 🤙

[joannakahiapo]

Growing up in Kaneohe we camped in every beach park, Kualoa, Kaaawa, Punaluu all the way to Laie, good memories ❤😍

[EricVelascoTrochez]

Thank you Sean for putting in your time to create this awesome video. People, please keep supporting Sean and His Wife Nhi. 🤙🏽😊

[MirzaLLC]

I see aunty Milly in Adela’s! She is the kindest woman on O’ahu! She is always so kind to everyone. I love watching her work when I’m in line.

[melissamendoza]

We ate at the Kaneohe Pancake House last week on our way to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Perfect place to stop halfway from Waikiki. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the staff was extremely friendly. I was impressed with how quickly our two groups of 6 and 7 were seated. Thanks for a great recommendation!!

[bigbank]

My wide and I are eating at the pancake house now!!! Thank you sean!

[einnocme]

The serious look of the tastiness of the Katsu lol 😂

[revrun]

Sean, you are the reason why every time I come to Kaneohe, me and my wife always stop at Adela’s. Appreciate you as you are truly a gem to Oahu!!

[gailsiangco]

Aloha Sean & Nhi ! Missing Home ! Enjoying your vlogs ! Mahalo for sharing onolicious eats in Kaneohe !!!

[damarisdominguez]

Yay! Commenting fresh after posting 😂🎉❤
Your videos always make me want to fly out the next day 😢😩😩

[FoodFiend]

Aloha Sean! Woooo! What a video! So many great places to eat but surprisingly I enjoyed the hiking tips! Thank you for them! One day I wanted to go into the valley in the mountains of Aiea and stealth camp but Ill refrain so I dont go missing. Instead Ill try the hikes you showed. I love camping at Hoomaluhia. We did that and it was awesome. Thanks so much for all your hard work making these videos. 👍🤙

[michellejosefoodandtravel]

Aloha Sean!! Kaneohe, food, and the Ko’olau Mountains…enough said!! Loved the video as usual. Kaneohe has soooo many local grinds for sure. 😋The K-town Loco Moco with the 4th of July fireworks looked fire🔥!! Added to the list…We pass by Kim Chee I so many times and wondered about it…not wondering anymore!! Added it to the list especially with your reaction from the chicken katsu.😋Definitely affordable prices too!! Coral Kingdom is another spot we’ve passed always seeing the Huli Huli chicken outside. Cool to know it’s made Filipino style!! Never knew much about the Old Pali Hwy or the Friendship Garden but now we know!! So sorry you got picked on when you were younger but I (Michelle) can totally relate to being disciplined with the slipper but instead of the back scratcher it was a big wooden spoon!! Ouch!! Mahalo for sharing that amazing spot at the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden. Absolutely in love with the Ko’olau mountains!! They get more majestic and stunning every time we see them!!

Check out KBayBros Fish & Ice for some amazing Poke!! Right next to Windward Mall. One of our favorite Poke spots on the island!! Also love Gotz Grindz for the variety of musubis and other Japanese dishes like their gyudon and their bentos!! 😋😋

FYI did you know Waiahole Poi Factory will be opening a second location at Windward Mall? Will be checking it out on our next trip out!!

Mahalo nui loa as always for taking us along!!🤙🏽🙌🏽

[dadcation]

Awesome awesome video Sean, I was drooling the whole time watching this one. Everything looks so delicious and yummy. Too bad I can only eat it in my dreams. I guess thats what medication is for to counteract all these food. Welcome back Nhi, sorry we missed you there last month, hope to meet you someday. Sean, you have another winner here keep up the good work. God bless.

[dalewhynacht]

Mahalo Sean. This will definitely help with our trip in November. I might put on weight but it looks like I will have fun doing it.😂

[DD-gyxt]

Mahalo braddah...
Good info.!
We love the Temple.
It's totally worth the 5 bucks!
Talk about peace & țranquility!!! ❤