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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 5, 2026

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Kaneohe Neighborhood Overview

H3 Tunnel, Ko‘olau Drama, Sandbar Sundayss

11of 54 Oahu Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: Ko'olau summit ridgeline and Haiku Valley to the west, Kaneohe Bay shoreline from Heeia Fishpond and Heeia Kea Harbor past Kokokahi to Sampan Channel to the east, Kamehameha Highway by Heeia and Kahaluu to the north, Kapaa Quarry Road, Kawainui Canal, and Kailua's Hamakua Drive to the south.

📌Best known for: The sandbar, H3 views, unapologetic rain, Stairway to Heaven battles.

👕You can spot a Kaneohe local by: Slippers, boat hitch, rain jacket in July.

👍Move here if you want: Bay days, green everything, commute choices.

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Mold wars, mosquitoes, periodic Pali closures.

✨TLDR: Rainy, relaxed, suburban bay life.

Rain lovers chasing emerald Ko'olau backdrops.

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Moving to Kaneohe - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Oahu or deciding which part of the island fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Oahu guide for the big-picture view — or compare Kaneohe against other parts of the island in our Oahu neighborhood guide.