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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Makapuu Lighthouse Trail and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Koko Crater Railway Trail and Lanikai Beach. Explore Honolulu's surroundings by going to Kailua Beach Park (in Kailua) and Ko Olina Lagoons (in Ko Olina). There's lots more to do: hike along Diamond Head State Monument, stop by Crack Seed Store, get great views at Lanikai Pillboxes, and kick back and relax at Kapiolani Regional Park.

To see traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Honolulu visit planner.

Newark to Honolulu is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Newark in June since evenings lows in Honolulu dip to 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (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. Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): get a taste of the local shopping with Haleiwa Art Gallery, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Sunset Beach Park, and then celebrate the Hawaiian way at Polynesian Cultural Center.

To find out how to plan a trip to Hauula, use our trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Honolulu to Hauula in an hour. In June, Hauula is a bit cooler than Honolulu - with highs of 80°F and lows of 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.