9 days in Hawaii Itinerary

One of the island of Hawaii's major towns, Hilo contains a mix of Asian and Polynesian cultures and is known for its proximity to a national park encompassing two active volcanoes.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Pololu Valley Lookout, Waipio Valley and Boiling Pots. Explore hidden gems such as Kīlauea and Kealakekua Bay. Visiting Richardson Beach Park and Carlsmith Beach Park will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hilo: Waipiʻo Valley Lookout (in Honokaa), Kehena Black Sand Beach (in Pahoa) and Kawaihae (Puukohola National Historic Park & Puukohola Heiau). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Kalapana, look for all kinds of wild species at Kona Cloud Forest, take in the spiritual surroundings of The Painted Church, and enjoy the sand and surf at Laupahoehoe Beach Park.

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San Diego to Hilo is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also fly. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) is minus 2 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from San Diego in February, with highs in Hilo at 81°F and lows at 65°F. You'll set off for home on the 8th (Sun).