12 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 Iolani Palace. Take a break from the city and head to Waikiki Beach and Ala Moana Beach Park. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Koko Crater Railway Trail, go for a walk through Diamond Head State Monument, contemplate the long history of Queen Emma Summer Palace, and head off the coast to Magic Island.

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Boston to Honolulu is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST), which is usually a -5 hour difference. Traveling from Boston in August, things will get a bit warmer in Honolulu: highs are around 88°F and lows about 75°F. On the 20th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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 20th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Laie Hawaii Temple. Keep things going the next day: admire the natural beauty at Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens, explore the striking landscape at Mokoli’i Island, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Kualoa Regional Park.

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Getting from Honolulu to Hauula by car takes about an hour. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Honolulu in August; daily highs in Hauula reach 83°F and lows reach 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Haleiwa.

Haleiwa is a North Shore community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Waialua District of the island of Oahu, City and County of Honolulu. Discover out-of-the-way places like Sunset Beach Park and Keawaula (Yokohama Beach). Visiting Waimea Bay and Ka'ena Point State Park will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Mokuleia Beach Park, walk around Pupukea Beach Park, and look for gifts at Pakaloha Bikinis - Oahu.

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You can drive from Hauula to Haleiwa in an hour. August in Haleiwa sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 70°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Honolulu.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): admire the sheer force of Manoa Falls.

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Drive from Haleiwa to Honolulu in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.