Moving to Hawaii- location advice

[Brawwp]

I am getting out of the Army next year and will be relocating. We had planned to move to California, but I am a dentist and need another year to be eligible for a license without retaking boards. I can get a Hawaii license now.

My sister lives on big island, but having visited Oahu, I think there are more work opportunities on Oahu. For those that currently live there or have a lot of experience in Hawaii, where would you recommend we search for work/housing?

I’d say I’m a lower intermediate surfer right now, and would love to live very close to consistently good surf. Would also like to be somewhere relatively safe.

On a side note, we will be bringing our golden retriever. Does anyone have travel experience to Hawaii with dogs? We’re both a little worried about flying him under the plane. I am aware of the rabies lab work and all of the stuff to get him there without quarantine.

Appreciate any advice!!