8 days in Hawaii 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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Honolulu: Turtle Bay Beach (in Kahuku), Haleiwa (Sunset Beach Park & Waimea Bay) and Kailua Beach Park (in Kailua). The adventure continues: explore the different monuments and memorials at USS Arizona Memorial, steep yourself in history at Battleship Missouri Memorial, appreciate the history behind Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument, and see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Honolulu attractions planner.

San Francisco to Honolulu is an approximately 7-hour flight. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from San Francisco to Honolulu due to the time zone difference. When traveling from San Francisco in February, plan for somewhat warmer days in Honolulu, with highs around 81°F, while nights are much warmer with lows around 69°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Lahaina.

Once the booming capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the tropical paradise of Lahaina still remains one of Maui's top vacation attractions, providing both culture and recreation.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Lahaina Jodo Mission, then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ka'anapali Beach. Keep things going the next day: stroll around Lahaina Banyan Court and then meet the residents at Maui Ocean Center.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Lahaina itinerary planner.

Fly from Honolulu to Lahaina in 2.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Lahaina can reach 78°F, while at night they dip to 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.