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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at USS Arizona Memorial and Makapuu Lighthouse Trail. Discover out-of-the-way places like Lanikai Beach and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Explore Honolulu's surroundings by going to Ko Olina Lagoons (in Ko Olina) and Kailua Beach Park (in Kailua). And it doesn't end there: trek along Koko Crater Railway Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Waikiki Beach, contemplate the waterfront views at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, and get great views at Lanikai Pillboxes.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Honolulu road trip website.

Newark to Honolulu is an approximately 11-hour flight. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Newark to Honolulu due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Newark in September; daily highs in Honolulu reach 88°F and lows reach 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Hauula.

Hauula is a census-designated place and rural community in the Koolauloa District on the island of Oahu, City & County of Honolulu. On the 30th (Fri), shop like a local with Haleiwa Art Gallery, kick back and relax at Sunset Beach Park, and then party Hawaiian-style at Polynesian Cultural Center.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Hauula journey planning tool.

You can drive from Honolulu to Hauula in an hour. Traveling from Honolulu in September, things will get little chillier in Hauula: highs are around 83°F and lows about 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.