8 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.

Explore Honolulu's surroundings by going to Haleiwa (Sunset Beach Park & Waimea Bay), Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument (in Pupukea) and Kailua Beach Park (in Kailua). Next up on the itinerary: go for a walk through Diamond Head State Monument, steep yourself in history at Battleship Missouri Memorial, enjoy the sand and surf at Waikiki Beach, and browse the different shops at Ala Moana Center.

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New York City to Honolulu is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Honolulu is minus 5 hours. Traveling from New York City in January, things will get much hotter in Honolulu: highs are around 81°F and lows about 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow 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 24th (Fri): kick back and relax at Kokololio Beach Park, trek along Hauula Loop Trail, then enjoy the sand and surf at Kualoa Regional Park, and finally stroll around Kahana Bay Beach Park.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Hauula trip itinerary builder website.

Drive from Honolulu to Hauula in an hour. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Honolulu in January; daily highs in Hauula reach 75°F and lows reach 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.