7 days in Hawaii Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): immerse yourself in nature at Malaekahana State Recreation Area and then celebrate the Hawaiian way at Polynesian Cultural Center. On the 23rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the waterfront views at Waimea Bay, then have unforgettable encounters with a shark diving experience, then enjoy the sand and surf at Sunset Beach Park, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Laie Hawaii Temple.

For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Laie itinerary planning tool.

Ontario to Laie is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) is minus 2 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Ontario in April since evenings lows in Laie dip to 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Honolulu.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Lyon Arboretum, Shangri La, Queen Emma Summer Palace, and other attractions. There's lots more to do: stroll the grounds of USS Arizona Memorial, take in the pleasant sights at Diamond Head State Monument, contemplate the long history of Battleship Missouri Memorial, and kick back and relax at Kailua Beach Park.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Honolulu trip builder site.

Traveling by car from Laie to Honolulu takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Laie in April since evenings lows in Honolulu dip to 25°C. On the 28th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.