Your Hawaiian vacation begins as soon as you step off the plane. With so much to do, you'll want your own car to get around town and the island. For convenience, you can pick up your rental car at the Honolulu International Airport (HNL). Once you're on the road, set your navigation system for the Aloha Tower Market place, where you can do a little shopping and great views at the observation deck in the tower.

Key Facts

Highways 1 and 78 are the main routes to navigate between attractions on the island. There are plenty of beaches to enjoy around the city, including Waikiki Beach, Hanauma Bay and Ala Moana Beach Park. At Diamond Head National Park, you can climb to the top of this volcanic crater for beautiful views of the island and ocean. Iolani Palace, the only royal palace inside the United States, was the home to Hawaii's ruling sovereigns until the islands became part of the United States.

Hints and Tips

Your flight that leaves the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) headed to Honolulu will take around five and half hours to arrive. If you want to get off the beaten path, you can visit the Dole Plantation, a little ways from the city to see how pineapples are planted and farmed.