Kaneohe, USA

Our small comfortable Home is located on the Windward side of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Kaneohe is a typical suburban area close to all amenities, tourist sites and beaches. The weather is pleasant all year. We live in a neighborhood with a private community pool only 2 streets away. We sometimes can offer a car exchange but if not, Oahu has excellent "The Bus" service. We have NO Internet and NO Cable TV service in our home. Best to enjoy your time outside. Options are to bring your own Wifi Hot Spot or go to Starbucks 1 mile away. We have movies available to watch on the TV.

The island of OAHU has Waikiki Beach where many tourists spend their entire holiday. There is so much more to see and do though.

-Climb DIAMOND HEAD (Reservations required for hike & parking) https://gostateparks.hawaii.gov/diamondhead/about
-Avoid shopping in Waikiki, head to the ALOHA STADIUM SWAP MEET & MARKETPLACE for best prices on Souvenirs on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday morning from 9am - 2pm. Allow a minimum of 2 hours to shop.
-If you like beaches, KAILUA and LANIKAI are only 6 miles/10km away. These beaches have fine sand, body surfing, kayaking, SUP (stand up paddling), kite surfing and snorkeling.

-The best snorkeling is at HANAUMA BAY Wednesday - Sunday. $25 Reservations Required 2 days before. You must go on line promptly at 7am, 2 days before to reserve a time slot for up to 5 people. Tickets are all sold out by 7:15am.
https://pros12.hnl.info/hanauma-bay OR best to arrive at Hanauma Bay at 6:45am day of, without Reservation.
-PEARL HARBOR historic sites & museums are free and open all day. Reservations are required for the informational movie and boat ride to the USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL. Must reserve at 3pm HST for next day or a couple of weeks in advance. Tickets sell out in 5 minutes. https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/233338 Visits to the USS MISSOURI ship where the WWII Peace Treaty was signed and/or PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM on Ford Island and/or USS Bowfin Submarine can be purchased at Pearl Harbor Historic Sites on the day of your visit.
-The NORTH SHORE beaches are also beautiful and host the big wave surfing contests during the winter season November to March.

-HUMPBACK WHALES are visible around the islands from November to April. I recommend going on a Whale Watch tour. Other sightings of protected Green Sea Turtles and Hawaiian Monk Seals are becoming more common but please give them room, it is illegal to approach them on land or in the Ocean.

Looking for other things to do?

-We are within 2 miles of 3 GOLF Courses & Mini Golf, there are many hiking trails
-We are also within 2 miles of HO'OMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDENS.

-Visit the BYODO-IN TEMPLE for a few dollars in the back of the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. The majestic location and serene grounds host a replica of a 1,000 year old temple in Uji, Japan. This location is beautiful in rain or shine and is one of Oahu's treasures.
-We are about 45 minutes from The POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER with Polynesian Island Cultures and shows daily except Sunday.

-Interested in a Luau - can be found in Waikiki or Ko'Olina
-SHANGRILA" former residence of Heiress Doris Duke with Islamic Art is also an interesting tour with reservations required booked through the Honolulu Museum of Art http://www.shangrilahawaii.org/
-KUALOA RANCH has many outdoor pricey $$$ tour options from Horseback riding to Movie tours. Check out https://www.kualoa.com/

Neighbor Islands are accessible by 20-45 minute flights.

We will share our actual address when we have agreed to an Exchange.