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.

Step out of the city life by going to Diamond Head State Monument and Waikiki Beach. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Koko Crater Railway Trail and Magic Island. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic scenery at Manoa Falls, identify plant and animal life at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, get great views at Puu Ualakaa State Park, and explore the galleries of USS Arizona Memorial.

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Boston to Honolulu is an approximately 11-hour flight. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Boston to Honolulu due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Boston in August, with highs in Honolulu at 36°C and lows at 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sun) 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 8th (Sun): 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, then head off the coast to Mokoli’i Island, and then kick back and relax at Kualoa Regional Park.

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Traveling by car from Honolulu to Hauula takes an hour. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Honolulu in August; daily highs in Hauula reach 33°C and lows reach 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) 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. Visit Sunset Beach Park and Pupukea Beach Park for some beach relaxation. Escape the urban bustle at Waimea Bay and Ka'ena Point State Park. When in Haleiwa, make a side trip to see Keawaula (Yokohama Beach) in Makaha, approximately Makaha away. The adventure continues: stroll through Mokuleia Beach Park and stop by Pakaloha Bikinis - Oahu.

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You can drive from Hauula to Haleiwa in an hour. In August in Haleiwa, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Honolulu.

On the 13th (Fri), take in the dramatic scenery at Manoa Falls.

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Getting from Haleiwa to Honolulu by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.