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Kaneohe Hawaii Map

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City	Kaneohe
State	Hawaii (HI)
County	Honolulu County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu)

Latitude	21.409332
Longitude	-157.789648
Population	37,430
Density	2208.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	96744
Area Code	808
County Seat	Honolulu
School District	Hawaii Department of Education

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About Kaneohe, Hawaii

Kaneohe is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of 37,430. The population density is 2208.7 people per km². Kaneohe is located at 21.4093°N, 157.7896°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96744.

Kaneohe holds a singular position where the Kamoʻoaliʻi Stream carves its path through the land, directing the flow of life toward the nearby Pacific Ocean. It lies 3.9 miles west of Kailua, HI (from Kailua, HI: bearing 271°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-northeast of Honolulu. The landscape is defined by the dramatic presence of the Koolau Range, which rises like a dark, serrated spine five miles away to command the horizon. Within this expanse, the Kāneʻohe Forest Reserve offers a verdant sanctuary of native growth just two miles from the main settlement. The nearby Haʻikū Valley creates a deep, verdant basin that captures the frequent, soft rains, while the Kanohuluiwi Fish Pond remains a quiet, historic presence in the water a mile away. Residents often look toward the small silhouette of Moku Moʻo, which sits in the water as a silent sentinel just a mile from the shore.

Kaneohe carries the weight of a long history, once rooted in the labor of taro lo'i and the traditional cycles of the land before shifting toward agricultural ventures like sugarcane. The local economy has evolved from these agrarian origins into a complex network of retail, service, and military-adjacent support industries that define the modern pace of life. Within the State Department of Land State Resource Management Area, the stewardship of the environment remains a primary focus, reflecting a deep sense of kuleana among the people who manage these resources. The legacy of the land is preserved in the persistent memory of those who worked the soil, a history that colors the way current businesses organize their presence along the main thoroughfares. Economic activity here is tempered by the trade winds that sweep through the streets, offering a cooling reprieve during the heat of the afternoon.

Cultural life in Kaneohe is expressed through a quiet dedication to the outdoors, where locals frequent the Haiku Stairs to witness the island from its most challenging heights. The sound of the wind through the trees and the sight of Waipuhia Falls cascading down the distant cliffs provide a natural rhythm that informs the local character. While the area is not defined by celebrity, it claims the esteemed presence of individuals like the musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, whose work captured the unique spirit of the islands for the world to hear. Community gatherings often center on the shared appreciation of the natural environment, where the proximity to the water and the mountains creates a distinct atmosphere of belonging. Kaneohe remains a place where the grandeur of the landscape and the steady, unpretentious lives of its people exist in a delicate, enduring balance.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kaneohe Beach Park (State Park) — 0.3 mi, 042° NE
Shoreline (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 038° NE
Kaluapuhi Neighborhood Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 148° SE
Cenotaph for Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 180° S
Kaneohe District Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 269° W
Regal Windward (Cinema) — 1.2 mi, 303° NW
He'eia National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.4 mi, 003° N
Kawai Nui Marsh (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 106° E
Gallery ‘Iolani (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 269° W
Palikū Theatre (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 269° W
Kaneohe Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 250° W
Pali Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 181° S
Scenic Lookout (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 069° E
Start Stairway to heaven (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 269° W
Waiahole Forest Reserve (iolekaa Sec) (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 280° W
Ha'iku Stairs (Stairway to Heaven) (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 247° SW
Heeia Kea Valley Nature Park (undevel) (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 329° NW
Manoa Chocolate Company (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 107° E
Island Glassworks (Public Artwork) — 3.3 mi, 113° SE
Kaniakapūpū Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 4.4 mi, 202° S
Judd Trail (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 206° SW
Harold Lyon Memorial (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 190° S
Queen Emma Summer Palace (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 212° SW
Soka Gakki International Hawaii Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 6.3 mi, 212° SW
Alexander Joy Cartwright Jr. - The Founder of Modern Baseball (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 214° SW
Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 225° SW
Foster Mansion Driveway Lamp (Historic Ruins) — 7.7 mi, 214° SW
John Young Museum of Art (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 193° S
Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.9 mi, 305° NW · 9,188 acres
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 9.4 mi, 169° S

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