We have compiled a list of recommended popular spots on Oahu’s East Shore, including sightseeing destinations, gourmet food, shopping, beaches, and spiritual power spots.
This is an area with a continuous succession of magnificent natural scenery that will completely captivate you once you visit.
Since the scenery is filled with popular and beautiful beaches, it is the best place for driving or taking a walk!
We have organized this guide so you can easily find places you want to visit or things you want to do from the table of contents.
Recommended Sightseeing Spots on Oahu’s East Shore
In the East Shore area, where magnificent views spread out, activities that allow you to interact with nature such as lookouts, horseback riding, farms, botanical gardens, and hiking are popular.
You can move your body while feeling the Hawaii breeze, enjoy the scenery, and have various experiences.
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Recommended Gourmet on Oahu’s East Shore
There are many shops where breakfast is popular, serving pancakes, smoothies, and eggs Benedict.
A characteristic feature is that there are many shops where you can enjoy the atmosphere, whether the scenery is amazing, stylish, or cute!
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Recommended Shopping on Oahu’s East Shore
Centered around the trendy town of Kailua, this area is very fulfilling for shopping!
You can enjoy cute select shops, galleries of famous artists, and organic specialty supermarkets.
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Recommended Beaches on Oahu’s East Shore
This is the area where the most beautiful ocean spots in Hawaii are scattered.
There are white sandy beaches that remind you of a resort, oceans where you can enjoy wave riding like surfing and bodyboarding, and coral seas where many fish swim comfortably!
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Recommended Spiritual Power Spots on Oahu’s East Shore
Various spiritual power spots are scattered throughout the area, including Heiaus, shrines, sanctuaries where only royalty could enter, and legendary famous spots!
This is the area where the most healing spots are gathered on Oahu.
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How to Get to the East Shore
The East Shore is a relatively close area, about 30 minutes to 1 hour from Waikiki.
As for access methods, we recommend “Tours” for safety, comfort, and efficiency, “TheBus” for cost performance, “Taxi or Uber” for travel time, and “Rental Car or Turo” for freedom.
Recommended Means of Transportation to the East Shore
TheBus Complete Guide – Cheapest Public Transport Across Hawaii
Taxi & Uber Complete Guide – Ride-Hailing Services for Easy Travel in Hawaii
Rental Car & Turo Complete Guide – Private Vehicles for Free Exploration in Hawaii