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Oahu Favorites
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By
Shelby Dong
Growing up visiting Oahu, Hawaii & currently having family on the island these are my top favorites!
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Food
Sightseeing
Shopping
Food
Wait in the line it’s worth it
Island Brew Coffeehouse
Brunch was good, the drinks were better
Hau Tree | Ocean View Dining
Teri burger is the best
Teddy's Bigger Burgers
Hawaii Kai one is great too! But these are so good warm
Leonard's Bakery
This is my fav ramen spot
Goma Tei Ramen Ala Moana
Love these so much
Mahina Made
Another favorite boutique on the island
Cookies Clothing Hawaii
My favorite to pick up before the plane ride home
Zippy's Kailua
Grew up going here and the quality hasn’t changed over the past 20 years
Island Snow Hawaii
Another fav
KOKONUTS SHAVE ICE & SNACKS - Updated January 2026
Great Korean bbq
HANGANG HAWAII KAI / NIU VALLEY KOREAN BBQ
Go to a Foodland when you are in town! You won’t regret it!
Foodland Farms Ala Moana
One of my fav local shave ice!
Waiola Shave Ice
The best and cutest bookstore! Books are so cheap!
Bookstore - Friends of the Hawai'i Kai Public Library
Sightseeing
Great snorkeling, they also do a good job of teaching you about the reef! Make sure to make a reservation.
Hanauma Bay State Park
One of the best beaches! Then walk around Kailua Town
Discover Kailua Beach Park: Oahu's Secret Beach Haven | The Essential ...
Super easy hike/walk. Paved, slight incline, beautiful view!
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
My fav little beach
Discover Kailua Beach Park: Oahu's Secret Beach Haven | The Essential ...
Shopping
The cutest charm making store! Also tons of great jewelry
Makena Ala Moana
My favorite island clothing boutique
Shop Mahina
