Oahu Trip - March 2026
Status: BOOKED
Overview
- Dates: March 1-28, 2026 (28 days)
- Purpose: Relaxation + remote work
- Accommodation: Sans Souci vacation rentals, Kaimana Beach (return visit)
- Flights: Booked and paid
- Accommodation: Booked and paid
Flight Details
Outbound - March 1, 2026
| Flight | Route | Depart | Arrive | Track |
|---|
| AS 3347 (SkyWest) | Eugene (EUG) → Seattle (SEA) | 1:29 PM | 2:48 PM | FlightAware |
| HA 841 (Alaska as Hawaiian) | Seattle (SEA) → Honolulu (HNL) | 3:45 PM | 7:55 PM | FlightAware |
Return - April 24, 2026
May be modified for Japan routing
| Flight | Route | Depart | Arrive | Track |
|---|
| AS 826 (Alaska as Hawaiian) | Honolulu (HNL) → Portland (PDX) | 7:45 AM | 4:13 PM | FlightAware |
| AS 3043 (SkyWest) | Portland (PDX) → Eugene (EUG) | 9:55 PM | 10:45 PM | FlightAware |
Location
Kaimana Beach (also known as Sans Souci Beach) — Google Maps
- Quiet beach at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki
- Near Waikiki Aquarium and Kapiolani Park
- Less crowded than main Waikiki beaches
Work Plans
- Will be working remotely during this stay
- Relaxed pace around work schedule
Activity Planning
Strategy: Weekdays = solo activities (no car, walking/bus/rideshare). Weekends = with friend who drives.
Getting Around (Weekdays)
- Walking: Kaimana Beach area is very walkable — Kapiolani Park, Diamond Head, Waikiki all accessible
- TheBus: $3/ride or $7.50 day pass. Get a Holo card ($2) at ABC stores. Integrates with Google Maps. — TheBus Official
- Rideshare: Uber / Lyft for longer distances
Weekday Activities (Solo, No Car)
Walking Distance from Sans Souci
Morning routine idea: Early walk around Kapiolani Park (1.8 mi loop) or coastal path → coffee → work
Bus Accessible (30-60 min)
| Activity | Bus | Notes | Links |
|---|
| Iolani Palace | #2, 30 min | Only royal palace in USA. Downtown, walkable to other sites | Google Maps · Official Site |
| Bishop Museum | #2, 40 min | World’s largest Hawaiian/Pacific collection | Google Maps · Official Site |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | #2 | 50,000+ works, strong Asian/Pacific collection | Google Maps · Official Site |
| Hawaii State Art Museum | Near Iolani | Free admission | Google Maps · Official Site |
| Chinatown | #2, 30 min | Food, markets, galleries | Google Maps |
| Ala Moana Center/Beach | #8, 20 min | Shopping, beach park | Google Maps · Ala Moana Center |
| Manoa Falls | #5 to Manoa | 1.7 mi roundtrip, waterfall. March = good water flow. Muddy — good shoes | Google Maps · Trail Info |
| Kaimuki neighborhood | #1 or short rideshare | Great food & coffee scene | Google Maps |
Hiking (Bus Accessible)
| Hike | Difficulty | Notes | Links |
|---|
| Diamond Head | Easy | 1.6 mi RT. Iconic views. Reservation required, go early | Google Maps · Reserve |
| Manoa Falls | Easy | 1.7 mi RT. Lush rainforest, waterfall. Bus #5 | Google Maps |
| Makapu’u Lighthouse | Easy | 2.5 mi RT. Coastal views, whale watching in March! Bus to Hawaii Kai + rideshare | Google Maps |
Free Hula Shows
- Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound: Saturdays + 1st/3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM (weather permitting) — Google Maps
Weekend Activities (With Friend Who Drives)
North Shore Day
Route Map: View full North Shore route on Google Maps
East Side / Windward
Route Map: View full Windward Oahu route on Google Maps
Other Weekend Ideas
Coffee Spots
Near Kaimana/Waikiki
Worth the Trip (Kaimuki)
Food Highlights
Near Kaimana Beach
Worth Exploring
- Kaimuki neighborhood — Walkable food scene — Google Maps
- Chinatown — Dim sum, pho, markets — Google Maps
- Nishiki Market — Japanese food court at International Marketplace — Google Maps
Farmers Markets
- KCC Saturday Farmers Market — Kapiolani Community College, short bus ride. Fresh tropical fruit, local food — Google Maps · Official Site
March-Specific Notes
- Whale watching season — Humpbacks visible from shore (Makapu’u is great)
- Weather — Some rain, but good hiking conditions. Trails with waterfalls have good flow
- Crowds — Spring break tourists mid-March, but weekdays still manageable
Reservations Needed
Packing/Prep for Japan (March 28)
- Check Japan flight details
- Confirm travel insurance covers both trips
- Download Japan transit apps
- Pack light for Tokyo arrival
Notes
- Stayed here for a month last year — familiar with the area
- This is a working vacation, not pure leisure
- Weekdays flexible around work; weekends for bigger adventures with friend