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The 5 Best Towns in Hawaiʻi in 2025

Here’s a ranked list of the best towns to visit in Hawaiʻi, according to our 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.

HAWAII Magazine Staff,

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9 New Things To Do on Oʻahu's North Shore

There are new food trucks, boutiques and places to explore on Oʻahu’s fabled North Shore.

Catherine Toth Fox,

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6 Day Trips for Travelers Staying in Waikīkī

Explore Oʻahu beyond Waikīkī and discover the spots that locals love.

Catherine Toth Fox,

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How to Spend a Day on Oʻahu’s North Shore with $40

Grab brownies for breakfast, watch the pros and practice yoga at sunset: There’s plenty to do on Oʻahu’s iconic North Shore, even on a budget.

Grace Maeda,

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Aoki’s Shave Ice in Haleʻiwa Serves Up the Classics with a Side of Nostalgia

And there’s rarely a line.

Lavonne Leong,