O‘ahu’s Great Neighborhoods
O‘ahu is full of notable neighborhoods, each with its own character. Here are seven of our favorites for local living.
Kaneohe
O‘ahu’s Great Neighborhoods: Kāne‘ohe
A Windward neighborhood with Hawaiian culture, longtime residents and scrappy small businesses.
Waiāhole Poi Factory Just Opened in Windward Mall
(Somewhat) better parking, longer hours and a shorter drive from town are perks of Waiāhole's expansion to Kāne‘ohe.
We Tried It: The Best Mini Golf Courses for Families on O‘ahu
We test out the putting greens at three mini-golf courses on O‘ahu.
Last Chance for Dean’s Drive Inn’s ‘Ahi Cakes, Teri Beef and Fish Specials
After nearly 16 years, the Kāne‘ohe icon will serve its last high-quality local comfort food on July 10.
First Look: Puerto Rican Menu Twists Pop Up in Windward O‘ahu
Guajillo shrimp tacos, pastele nachos, pastele quesatacos: Happy Rico food truck dishes up a mix of traditional and mashup cuisine.
The Fortunate Foodie: Volunteer at These Nonprofit Kalo Farms in He‘eia
Here’s how you can help plant and harvest kalo, clear invasive growth and more at Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi and Papahana Kuaola.
Got’z Grindz Now Has Poke Bowls and Ochazuke in Kāne‘ohe
We revisit a neighborhood gem known for jam-packed musubi, garlic noodles and lemon peel gummies.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for October 21–27, 2021
Volunteer in a garden and swim near a waterfall, watch Cinderella build a rocket in a live-streaming musical, putt around a haunted trail and order some spooky sweet treats.
Kāne‘ohe’s New Poke Shop Has More than 20 Varieties Daily
Poke, poke bowls, snacks and ice: How four Windward O‘ahu brothers turned their fishing trip dreams into a family business.
Two-Minute Takeout in Kāne‘ohe: Kikuya Restaurant
The teri beef and shrimp tempura teishoku with all the fixings is just one of many favorites at this Kāne‘ohe mainstay.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for September 9–15, 2021
Join a keiki ceramics or art classes, make apple cider treats, taste fresh cacao and visit baby goats or spend an evening with a few princesses.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for May 12–18, 2021
Go for a glowing hole-in-one, grab a picnic for a free evening concert, hunt for flowers or sign up for a toy swap.
‘Ahi Assassins Is Back—You’ll Find Their Poke at He‘eia Pier
Lunatic, Hawaiian, spicy and shoyu ‘ahi poke are now at the plate lunch counter on Kaneohe Bay.
Kid-Friendly Hiking and Running Trails on O‘ahu
Find waterfalls, ocean lookouts and a chance to splash in the mud at these hikes for kids and parents.
