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Hawaii Vacation 2026 · Daily Agenda
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IslandKaua'i
Day 1 of 14 · Week 1
02
August 2026
Sunday
Day Summary
Welcome to Kaua'i! A travel and settling-in day — fly in from LAX, pick up the rental car at Lihue Airport, swing by Uncle's Shave Ice for a first taste of Kauai, then head to Duke's Kauai at Kalapaki Beach for an early dinner at 4:15 PM. After dinner, stock up on groceries at Costco (5:45 PM) and Safeway (7:00 PM), then check in to Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club at 8:00 PM and settle into the villa.
Arrival Timeline
7:00 AM
🍳 Pick Up Breakfast & Depart Hotel
Residence Inn LAX · 5933 W Century Blvd · Grab breakfast to go from the complimentary buffet (opens 7:00 AM on Sundays) · Load up the car and head out
7:30 AM
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Drop Off Rental Car — Avis LAX5251 W 98th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045 · Confirmation: 08080125US4 · Shuttle to terminal included · Allow time for the shuttle ride
8:00 AM
🛫 Arrive at LAX
Los Angeles International Airport · Check in, drop bags, and clear security · 1.5 hrs before departure
9:30 AM
Depart LAX — Alaska Airlines 963Los Angeles International Airport · Eric · Courtney · Lori · Allow extra time for security
1:39 PM
🌴 Arrive Lihue Airport (LIH)
Eric · Courtney · Lori · Head to baggage claim, then rental car counter
2:30 PM
Avis Rental Car Pickup3259 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, HI 96766 · (808) 378-3885 · Booking ID: 42920443US6 · Allow extra time at the counter
2:45 PM
🍧 Uncle's Shave Ice ⭐ Must Try
3-4100 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766 · Right near the airport — artisanal shave ice with house-made syrups, cream base, and fresh toppings · Quick 10–15 min stop before Costco · Perfect first taste of Kauai
4:15 PM
🍹 Early Dinner — Duke's Kauai ✅ Confirmed via OpenTable · 4:15 PM
3610 Rice St, Lihue · Kalapaki Beach · Casual oceanfront dining · Fresh Hawaiian fish, mai tais & island plates · Right in Lihue — easy stop before groceries
5:45 PM
Costco Grocery Run4444 Hardy St, Lihue, HI 96766 · Bulk snacks, drinks, sunscreen, weekly essentials, motion sickness meds · Stock up well — full kitchen at the villa
7:00 PM
Safeway Grocery Run3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766 · Fresh produce, breakfast items, deli, and anything Costco doesn't carry
8:00 PM
Check In — Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club2249 Poipu Road, Koloa · (808) 742-4400 · Settle in, unpack groceries, relax after a big travel day
Resort at a Glance — Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club
Address2249 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI
Phone(808) 742-4400
Check-in / Check-out4:00 PM / 10:00 AM
Pools3 outdoor poolsFeature Pool · Keiki Pool · Adults-only Relaxation Pool
On-site DiningHonu Pool Bar & GrillThe Marketplace — grab-and-go & Starbucks
ParkingComplimentary on-siteChairman Club member benefit
Notes & Reminders
- 🍳 Residence Inn breakfast opens at 7:00 AM on Sundays — grab something quick before the 7:30 AM car drop
- 🚗 Avis rental car · Booking ID: 42920443US6 · Allow extra time at the counter — lines can be long on arrival day
- 💵 No ATMs on Kauai — bring cash from the mainland for tips, or get cash back when grocery shopping at Costco or Safeway
- Reef-safe sunscreen is required in Hawaii — stock up now if you didn't bring enough from home
- 📞 Call Waiohai on 7/12 to request room preferences — 15-year anniversary 🎉 · 1st choice: Room 8109 (honeymoon room) · 2nd choice: Low floor, Hale 1 · 3rd choice: Low floor, Hale 8
- 🍹 Duke's Kauai · ✅ Confirmed via OpenTable · 4:15 PM · 3610 Rice St, Lihue · Kalapaki Beach