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Plan a week in Hawaii — beaches, hiking, and local food

Welcome to paradise! We're starting on Oahu for iconic beaches and history before hitting the wilder trails of Kauai.

3days
8stops
DAY01

Honolulu Airport → Waikiki Beach

Overnight in Waikiki Beach
  1. 14:00
    Honolulu Airport· start
  3. 16:00
    Waikiki Beach· overnight
Island Eats
  • Musubi Cafe Iyasume · Grab a Spam Musubi for the road—it's the ultimate local snack.
  • Duke's Waikiki · Classic beachfront dining. You have to try the Hula Pie.
Daily Budget
Car Rental
$70
DAY02

Diamond Head → Lanikai Pillbox

Overnight in Lanikai Pillbox
  1. 07:00
    Diamond Head· start
  3. 11:00
    Lanikai Beach
  5. 15:00
    Lanikai Pillbox· overnight
Fuel Up
  • Kono's Northshore · The Kalua pork breakfast bombers are a game-changer.
  • Island Snow · Obama's favorite shave ice spot. Get the mac nut ice cream on the bottom.
Daily Budget
Gas
$15
DAY03

Laniakea Beach → Sunset Beach

  1. 10:00
    Laniakea Beach· start
  3. 13:00
    Shark's Cove
  5. 17:30
    Sunset Beach
North Shore Eats
  • Giovanni's Shrimp Truck · The Scampi is legendary. Don't mind the long line.
  • Ted's Bakery · Chocolate Haupia Cream Pie. Trust me on this one.
Daily Budget
Food Trucks
$40