10 days in Oahu Itinerary

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Get some cultural insight at USS Arizona Memorial and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Koko Crater Railway Trail and Kailua Beach Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Honolulu: Lanikai Beach (in Kailua) and Ko Olina Lagoons (in Ko Olina). There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Makapuu Lighthouse Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Waikiki Beach, stop by Crack Seed Store, and take some stellar pictures from Lanikai Pillboxes.

For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Honolulu trip planning website.

Newark to Honolulu is an approximately 11-hour flight. Traveling from Newark to Honolulu, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Newark in December, expect Honolulu to be warmer, temps between 82°F and 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Hauula.

Hauula is a census-designated place and rural community in the Koolauloa District on the island of Oahu, City & County of Honolulu. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): shop like a local with Haleiwa Art Gallery, enjoy the sand and surf at Sunset Beach Park, and then party Hawaiian-style at Polynesian Cultural Center.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Hauula online route builder.

You can drive from Honolulu to Hauula in an hour. Traveling from Honolulu in January, things will get a bit cooler in Hauula: highs are around 75°F and lows about 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.