9 days in Honolulu Itinerary

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha - Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu, Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace, Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii, and other attractions. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Lanikai Beach and Ala Moana Beach Park. Do some cultural sightseeing at USS Arizona Memorial and USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Sharks Cove (in Pupukea) and Ko Olina Lagoons (in Kapolei). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Bishop Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kuan Yin Temple, appreciate the history behind Surfer Statue, and get a sense of history and politics at Washington Place.

For where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Honolulu route builder.

Boston to Honolulu is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Traveling from Boston to Honolulu, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Boston in December, expect Honolulu to be much hotter, temps between 82°F and 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.