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.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Waikiki Beach and Sunset Beach Park. Do your shopping at Ala Moana Center and Don Quijote. Venture out of the city with trips to Kailua (Kailua Beach Park & Lanikai Beach) and Ko Hana Distillers (in Waipahu). There's still lots to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at USS Arizona Memorial, look for all kinds of wild species at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, see the interesting displays at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, and steep yourself in history at Iolani Palace.

To see photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Honolulu route planner.

Houston to Honolulu is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time, which is usually a -4 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Houston in October since evenings lows in Honolulu dip to 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.