The precious beauty of Kaneohe Bay is timeless. Nestled along the Windward side of Oahu, this bay is embraced by the gentle tradewinds and a lush green landscape.

Framed by the majestic Koʻolau Mountains and the cliffs of Nuuanu Pali, Kaneohe Bay is home to a barrier coral reef, ancient fishponds, and the sacred sandbar Ahu o Laka.

“Beauty,” said Aristotle, “is the gift of God.”

This aquamarine water, considered sacred by Native Hawaiians, nourished taro fields and sustained the spirit. King Kamehameha and the aliʻi came to fish and swim in the waters of Mokapu—Hawaiian for sacred place—now part of Kaneohe Marine Corps Base.

Spanning nearly 11,000 acres, Kaneohe Bay is the largest sheltered body of water in Hawaiʻi. It supports fishing, recreation, and marine research—and for those who call it home, it is a source of peace, inspiration, and everyday miracles.

Albert Schweitzer once observed, “Just as the wave cannot exist for itself, but must always participate in the swell of the ocean, so we can never experience life by ourselves, but must always share the experience of life that takes place all around us.”