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Plan a week in Hawaii — beaches, hiking, and local food
Start your Hawaii week on Oahu's south shore. Waikiki's touristy but the beach is classic, and the food scene nearby is legit. Grab your rental car tonight for tomorrow's early start.
7days
26stops
Day 1: Honolulu Airport → Waikiki Beach → Kalakaua Avenue
3 stops
Honolulu Airport
14:00
Waikiki Beach
16:00
Kalakaua Avenue
19:00
Day 2: Diamond Head Trail → Kailua Beach Park → Lanikai Beach
3 stops
Diamond Head Trail
06:00
Kailua Beach Park
10:00
Lanikai Beach
17:00
Day 3: Haleiwa Town → … → Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
4 stops
Haleiwa Town
09:00
Banzai Pipeline
11:00
Sunset Beach
15:00
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
18:00
Day 4: Honolulu Airport → … → Kilauea Overlook
5 stops
Honolulu Airport
08:00
Hilo Airport
09:30
Kilauea Iki Trail
12:00
Thurston Lava Tube
15:00
Kilauea Overlook
20:00
Day 5: Pohoiki Beach → … → Rainbow Falls
4 stops
Pohoiki Beach
08:00
MacKenzie
Akaka Falls
14:00
Rainbow Falls
17:00
Day 6: Mauna Kea Access Road → … → Kailua-Kona
4 stops
Mauna Kea Access Road
14:00
Mauna Kea
15:00
Mauna Kea Summit
17:30
Kailua-Kona
21:00
Day 7: Kahaluu Beach Park → Mountain Thunder Coffee → Kona Airport
3 stops
Kahaluu Beach Park
08:00
Mountain Thunder Coffee
10:00
Kona Airport
13:00
Heads Up
- 1. Inter-island flights book up — reserve early
- 2. Mauna Kea requires 4WD or tour, no exceptions
- 3. Winter North Shore = dangerous surf, check conditions
- 4. Volcano activity changes daily — check NPS alerts