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Hawaii travel guide
Hawaii shows up in 2 curated routes on TripsCircle, with 5 destinations and 44 hand-picked places along the way. The most common route styles are beaches and cities. Trips run 3–10 days.
- Destinations
- 5
- Places
- 44
- Curated routes
- 2
- Trip lengths
- 3–10 days
- Routes favor
- Apr – Oct and Dec – Jan
Where our routes go in Hawaii
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5 destinations in Hawaii
Ordered by how many of our curated routes stop there, then by how many places we have picked.
Best of Hawaii
Our curated picks by theme, drawn from the places our route editors chose for their routes.
Places worth planning around
A short sampler from the 44 places in Hawaii, starting with those featured on the most of our routes.
EatCafé 100
Hilo diner that has served loco moco since 1946.
OutdoorsHaleakalā National Park
Watch sunrise from 10,000 ft above the clouds, then hike into the crater.
DoDiamond Head State Monument
Steep 1.6-mile round-trip trail up a volcanic crater rim with views over Waikiki.
- Eat
Buzz's Original Steakhouse
Wood-paneled steakhouse across from Kailua Beach since the 1960s, with a salad bar and grilled fish.
- Drink
House Without a Key
Open-air bar at the Halekulani under a kiawe tree, with Hawaiian music and hula at sunset.
DrinkGreenwell Farms
Family Kona coffee farm with free tours and tastings.
Curated routes through Hawaii
2 routes with at least one stop here.
Best time to visit Hawaii
Of the 2 routes here with a recommended season, at least half point to Apr – Oct and Dec – Jan.
Climate averages (NASA POWER, 2001–2025) for 5 of our destinations here: August is the warmest month, with average highs near 75°F (24°C), and February the coolest at about 69°F (20°C). March is the wettest, around 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain, and June the driest at about 1.8 in (47 mm).
NASA POWER is a gridded model (roughly 50 km cells), so coastal and mountain spots read as regional averages.
Weather by destination
Getting around Hawaii
Legs between consecutive stops on our routes. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving distances.
- Waikiki → Kailua & Lanikaiabout 17 km (11 mi) straight-line
- Maui → Big Islandabout 156 km (97 mi) straight-line
- Oahu → Mauiabout 187 km (116 mi) straight-line
Planning a trip to Hawaii
How many days do you need for a trip to Hawaii?
Our 2 curated routes with stops in Hawaii run 3–10 days.
What are the best places to visit in Hawaii?
Going by how often our route team includes them, the most-featured destinations in Hawaii are Big Island, Maui, Oahu, Waikiki and Kailua & Lanikai. Big Island alone has 10 hand-picked places in our guides.
When is the best time to visit Hawaii?
At least half of our routes here recommend Apr – Oct and Dec – Jan. NASA POWER averages put the warmest weather in August and the most rain in March.
Where can I find the best restaurants in Hawaii?
See our curated picks: best restaurants in Hawaii, chosen from 11 places in our curated routes. We also have lists for things to do and outdoor spots.
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Take your crew to Hawaii
Start from one of our Hawaii routes in TripsCircle, then shape it together: shared itinerary, polls for the big decisions, split expenses and packing lists.