🌺 Oahu, Hawaii | Honolulu Ultimate Travel Guide 2025 🏝️

🛍️ Ala Moana Center Largest shopping mall in Hawaii + one of the biggest open-air malls in the world! 🛒 Shop here with Hawaii’s 4.2% tax rate — great deals! ⛰️ Diamond Head Iconic volcanic crater 🌋 — every step offers breathtaking views! 🥾 Hike for panoramic ocean & cityscapes. 🏖️ Lanikai Beach Crystal-white sand + turquoise “jelly” water 💙 📸 Stop at Lanikai Monument for a stunning overlook! 🤿 Hanauma Bay Top snorkeling spot! 🐠 $25 per person → calm waters + rich marine life Book in advance! ⛩️ Byodo-In Temple + Zhang Xueliang’s Tomb Replica of Kyoto’s temple (built in 1968) 🏯 Peaceful + photogenic 🇺🇸 Pearl Harbor Memorial for the 1941 attack 🕊️ Includes USS Arizona + Bowfin Submarine History buffs can explore all exhibits 🍍 Dole Plantation Train ride through tropical fields 🚂 Pineapple ice cream + Hello Kitty merch 🐱 Fun for families! 🌿 Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden Lush rainforest vibes 🌳 → drive or walk through nature’s paradise! 🐢 Laniakea Beach (North Shore) Famous for sea turtles sunbathing! 🐢☀️ I was lucky to spot them! 🍽️ Food Highlights ☕ Island Vintage Coffee → Taro Bagel with ube cream cheese 💜 🍙 Musubi Cafe IYASUME → Spam musubi (must-takeaway!) 🦐 Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck → Garlic butter shrimp (North Shore must-eat!) 🍪 Honolulu Cookie → Pineapple-shaped cookies 🍍 🍍 Restaurant Suntory → Fresh hand-squeezed pineapple juice! #Hawaii #OahuGuide #Honolulu #TravelTips #Foodie #BeachLife 🌺📸