I have decided to take a last-minute trip to Oahu for my birthday. I have been to Oahu twice before, but would like some suggestions as to the best way to spend my birthday. What would be a really great restaurant to go to or event to do? I will be there with my mom, if that makes a difference.

Being with your mom makes a BIG difference if you are 12 years old !!!

Why not pamper youself at the Ihilani Spa on the KoOlina resort on the West coast. Check the site below for services offered:
http://www.ihilani.com/index_spa.htm

Then treat yourselves to a formal dinner at Azul (One of the better restaurants on the Island):
http://www.ihilani.com/index_rest.htm

heck out the peoples choices in the Honolulu Advertiser newspaper:

http://fm.hawaiisnews.com/restaurants

What kind of stuff do you like to eat? For nice dinner with a knockout view, I would go to Aaron's (Top of the Ala Moana Hotel) or the Hanohano Room (Top of the Sheraton Hotel). Will you be going to dinner on your birthday day?

Sorry the web link for the Hawaii Advertiser's Ilima Awards, a selection of the best restaurants in Hawaii based on a people's choice ballot:

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/specials/ilima02/