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California dreaming? Going to the "Golden Gate State" to do the theme park circuit? Into more mellow quests like sipping your way to the perfect chardonnay?
Or are you looking for flights to Hawaii from California so you can soak in the Pacific from a new perspective?
Regardless of your interests and tastes, California has you covered from "A to Z" - literally! And Hawaiian Airlines has both Hawaii and California covered with affordable flights and vacation packages to and from five golden gateway cities – Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose.
With Hawaiian Airlines flights to California, you can experience everything from an Anaheim Angels game to the Zoo in San Diego that’s known as one of the country’s finest – "A to Z", like we said!
Or if you’re heading to Hawaii, your ticket to paradise opens the door to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, dream weather and an island-style attitude that’s all about kicking back. Pack your board shorts, bathing suit, rubber slippers and sunscreen!
Check out Hawaii Vacation Packages and California Vacation Packages. Hawaiian Airlines' operates Boeing B-767 flights to and from the Hawaiian Islands and California gateways.
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Flights To And From Los Angeles
Hawaiian Airlines flights to Los Angeles and flights to Hawaii are operated from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Located on the Pacific Coast about 15 miles southwest of Downtown Los Angeles, LAX consists of 10 separate terminals that accommodate passengers on almost every major domestic and international airline.
Hawaiian Airlines operates from Terminal 3. If you need to switch terminals to catch a connecting flight, a complimentary Airline Connections shuttle bus runs every 12 to 15 minutes. Board an "A" Shuttle under the LAX Shuttle sign.
Have time on your hands between flights? Visit the airport’s futuristic-style restaurant located 70 feet above the ground in a historic building looking much like a flying saucer that sprouted legs. Other airport amenities include restaurants, fast food spots, microbreweries, sports bars, varied services and wi-fi access.
Ground transportation can be arranged in the Baggage Claim areas. Options include shuttle service, long distance vans, public transportation, rental cars, shared ride vans, taxis and door-to-door shuttle.
To help reduce vehicle traffic congestion in the Central Terminal Area, LAX offers a 24-hour LAX Cell Phone Waiting Lot at 9011 Airport Boulevard. Located north of the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Arbor Vitae/Westchester Parkway, the lot is easily accessible from the north and east by motorists using Sepulveda, La Tijera, Manchester and Century boulevards to access LAX.
Los Angeles Tidbits
A city that takes absolutely everything to the max, Los Angeles is one big theme park in itself. This entertainment capital of the world is never slight on action – whether it’s at Disneyland or on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Known for its high octane energy, LA sees stars out every night – if not in the sky, at least at the trendy hot spots where celebrities hang. It’s a town that razzle dazzles during the day, and shimmers after sunset.
You can rock out on the Sunset Strip, club it in Hollywood, whirl and twirl at Knott’s Berry Farm, cheer for the home team (in nearly every sport!), window shop on Rodeo Drive, and get into the glamor and glitz of television and movie studio tours. And just when you think you’ve seen and done it all, there’s dining, museums and recreation that runs the gamut. Whew!
- Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
- Area Code: 213, 310, 323, 818
- Major Attractions: Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Grauman’s Chinese Theater, movie and television studio tours, Griffith Park, La Brea Tar Pits, Olvera Street, Farmers Market, J. Paul Getty Center, Los Angeles Zoo, Venice Beach Boardwalk and Beverly Hills
- Visitors Bureau: www.lacvb.com
Flights To And From Sacramento
Hawaiian Airlines flights to Sacramento and flights to Hawaii are operated from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), which is located 12 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento. Sacramento is situated in California’s Central Valley approximately 50 miles from Napa, and 90 miles from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe.
Hawaiian Airlines operates from Terminal A in the small and easy-to-navigate facility. Terminal amenities include a full-service post office, wi-fi access, children’s play area, shops, dining/lounge options and various services.
SMF offers 30 minutes of free parking in its Hourly Parking lots to help eliminate the need of circling the airport when picking up arriving passengers. Those parking 31-60 minutes pay only $1.
Ground transportation to Downtown Sacramento is provided by the Yolobus on intercity bus route number 42. In addition, SuperShuttle operates a fleet of vans to Sacramento and other counties, while taxis, limousines and rental cars are also readily available.
Sacramento Tidbits
Even a century and a half after California’s Gold Rush era, Sacramento still exudes a spirit of adventure – both in sharing its fortune-filled past and celebrating its cosmopolitan present.
A blend of Victorian and Art Deco influences, the city boasts more than its share of fine museums and monuments, of which the State Capitol building is the best preserved.
Bound by two rivers, it’s a natural for water recreation. From salmon and steelhead fishing to river rafting and boating, it’s all accessible on 1,000 miles of waterways around Sacramento and the Delta.
Other major attractions include Sutter's Fort State Historical Park and the California State Railroad Museum, one of the largest in the country. For entertainment, head for Old Sacramento, a sprawling riverfront site that’s packed with historic buildings, unique shops and an assortment of eateries.
- Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
- Area Code: 916
- Major Attractions: State Capitol and Museum, Governor’s Mansion, California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento, Crocker Art Museum, Sutter’s Fort and Fairytale Town
- Visitors Bureau: www.sacramentocvb.org
Flights To And From San Diego
Hawaiian Airlines flights to San Diego and flights to Hawaii are operated from San Diego International Airport (SAN), which is also known as Lindbergh Field. Conveniently located near Downtown San Diego, the state-of-the-art facility received its moniker because Charles Lindbergh made San Diego the starting point for his monumental first-ever solo, nonstop transatlantic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis.
Flights to and from Hawaii operate from Terminal 2, where a life-size replica of Lindbergh’s plane hangs above the Baggage Claim area. The terminal features cultural arts exhibits, restaurants, snack bars, cafes, services and shops.
The Red Bus provides complimentary wheelchair-accessible transportation between the airport's terminals. Buses run at intervals not to exceed 10 minutes. Designated Red Bus stops are located curbside at all three terminals.
A Cell Phone Waiting Lot is available free of charge as a temporary way-station for motorists picking up passengers at the airport. Motorists are able to avoid making a series of loops past the terminals and around airport roadways by waiting in a 50-space parking lot off North Harbor Drive.
Ground transportation can be arranged in the Baggage Claim areas. Options include shared ride vans, scheduled Airporters, shuttle buses, rental cars, limousines and taxis. The Flyer (route number 992) runs to downtown San Diego, the Amtrak station and links with San Diego’s trolley system.
San Diego Tidbits
Sprawling along 70 miles of dramatic Pacific coastline, "America’s Finest City" tantalizes travelers with its extremes. Whether you opt for the happening harbor area that bustles with cruise ships and sightseeing "Hornblowers" or secluded beaches where footprints are few, this sunny Southern Cal city seduces you into its easy-does-it attitude.
Activities are off the charts! View the pandas at the San Diego Zoo, schmooze with Shamu at SeaWorld, browse through a slew of museums at Balboa Park and soak in the mellow mood at local beach communities. Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Del Mar and Solana urge you to keep working your way up the coast.
Pulling you back is downtown’s exciting Gaslamp Quarter, where you can sip and sup on spirits and cuisine from around the world. Adjacent is the San Diego Padres home at Petco Park, another attraction that makes the downtown scene so robust.
Whether you stay in town, head north to snazzy resorts to play a round of golf or take the trolley to Tijuana for a little "south of the border" flavor, San Diego serves up more than you imagine in a sunny, festive setting.
- Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
- Area Code: 619, 858
- Major Attractions: San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld San Diego, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town San Diego State Historical Park, Cabrillo National Monument, Maritime Museum of San Diego, Petco Park, Seaport Village, Whaley House Museum, Point Loma, Hornblower Cruises, Old Globe Theater, Little Italy, U.S.S. Midway, Coronado Island, San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum and Embarcadero
- Visitors Bureau: www.sandiego.org
Flights To And From San Francisco
Hawaiian Airlines flights to San Francisco and flights to Hawaii are operated from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Located 13 miles south of the city, the facility is all about transportation ease.
Ground-wise, passengers can arrive and depart via an extension of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system that connects the airport with San Francisco and beyond. And within the facility, the AirTrain automated people-mover efficiently transports passengers between the terminals, parking garages and rental car center.
Flights to and from Hawaii operate from Terminal 1, Boarding Area C. Passengers can enjoy a selection of dining options, shops, wi-fi access and art exhibitions to fill time between flights. In fact, SFO is the first airport in the country to feature a museum that is accredited by the American Association of Museums.
Conference and business facilities are available pre-security for the corporate traveler. A business center accommodates with work spaces, photocopying, printing, laptop computer connections, computers, facsimile and meeting rooms.
Ground transportation providers serving SFO include public transit, Airporters, on-demand and pre-arranged door-to-door vans, taxis, limousines and charter operators.
San Francisco Tidbits
Is your heart saying San Francisco? Little wonder! There’s something enamoring about the "City by the Bay." It’s one of those places that sweeps you away with a charisma that’s completely intoxicating. A beauty to fly into and a wonder to wander through, this gem has more than its share of landmarks. The Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Lombard Street and cable cars say San Francisco well beyond the words.
Known for its scenic coastal setting and cuisine that’s a seafood lovers dream, the city has always remained true to itself. It’s funky and liberal, considering itself a cultural counterpart to Southern California’s trendier haunts.
Compact and approachable, the hilly haven even appeals when the fog rolls in. And when you decide to roll out beyond the city, you’ll be just as engaged. There’s wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma. You can catch a ferry to Sausalito or Tiburon. Or head to Muir Woods to marvel at gigantic redwoods.
From trippy hippy hangouts in Haight-Ashbury to the works of Andy Warhol and Frida Kahlo at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, this destination is all about distinctive diversions.
- Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
- Area Code: 415, 650
- Major Attractions: Golden Gate Bridge, Gold Gate Park, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Cable Cars, Chinatown, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Union Square, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, Yerba Buena Gardens, Nob Hill, San Francisco Zoo, Mission District and Presidio National Park
- Visitors Bureau: www.sfvisitor.org
Flights To And From San Jose
Hawaiian Airlines flights to San Jose and San Jose flights to Hawaii are operated from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), located just northwest of the city.
Hawaiian Airlines flights to San Jose and flights to Hawaii are operated from Terminal A. Shops, newsstands, restaurants, fast food options, a microbrewery and wi-fi service round out terminal amenities.
For those changing terminals, courtesy shuttles depart each designated stopping point approximately every five minutes from 5:00am – midnight. From midnight – 5:00am, shuttle buses continue to make a constant loop of the terminals and the parking lots on a reduced schedule.
Ground transportation can be arranged in the Baggage Claim areas. Options include public transportation, charter buses, door-to-door shuttles, taxis, limousines and rental cars. In addition, the convenient VTA Airport Flyer runs continuously from the airport to Santa Clara Caltrain Station and then on to San Jose Metro/Airport LRT Station (a light rail service that runs throughout the Bay area).
San Jose Tidbits
The way to San Jose? Aboard Hawaiian Airlines, of course! Situated some 45 minutes south of San Francisco and 1.5 hours north of Monterey, the wealthy, techie town shares its "Silicon Valley" tag with Santa Clara. And while it may be home to the largest concentration of electronics and computer firms in the U.S., it still has a less serious side that’s all about fun.
As a contrast to microchips and processors, Raging Waters and Happy Hollow Park & Zoo attract families with exciting wet and wild action. And Paramount’s Great American Parkway amuses in nearby Santa Clara.
Or if your idea of fun is something more suited to adults, there’s tasting at over 20 local wineries. You can even spring south to Monterey Bay and Carmel, easy jaunts that unfold to some of the most magnificent scenery in California. From romantic Carmel to historic Monterey to the dramatic Big Sur coastline, the pay off is phenomenal!
First visit to Monterey County? Don’t miss Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17-Mile Drive, Elkhorn Slough, National Steinbeck Center and Monterey Wine Country.
With its bustling business focus, San Jose blends modern structures amid meticulously restored 19th-century buildings. Culture pulsates with theater, ballet, symphony, art and museums. If you really want to get a grip on this silicon slice, be sure to visit the Tech Museum of Innovation, a study of the tech influence and its impact on the area. Then it all makes sense – the five-star hotels, fine restaurants, over a dozen championship golf courses and focus on finer things that make San Jose such a "rich" experience.
- Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
- Area Code: 408
- Major Attractions: Antique Row, Winchester Mystery House, Tech Museum of Innovation, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, History Museum of San Jose, San Jose Museum of Art, Raging Waters, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, J. Lohr Winery, Mexican Heritage Plaza, Heritage Rose Garden, Japantown Farmers’ Market and Overfelt Gardens
- Visitors Bureau: www.sanjose.org
Flights To And From Hawaii
Flights to Hawaii from California are ample, so it’s easy to book. And Hawaii vacation packages make your getaway to Hawaii more affordable.
Flights to Oahu from California gateways operate into and out of Honolulu International Airport's (HNL) Main Terminal gates 24 – 34. Neighbor island connections from and to Kahului on Maui, Lihue on Kauai, and both Kona and Hilo on the Big Island depart and return to gates 56 -64 at the adjacent Interisland Terminal. Code-share service aboard Dash 8 aircraft is available from and to Molokai, Lanai and Kapalua Airport on Maui from the Commuter Terminal.
The Wiki-Wiki Express is a complimentary shuttle connecting the terminal buildings. Or, if you wish to stretch your legs, the Interisland Terminal is a 10-15 minute walk from the Main Terminal. Tack on an extra 5-10 minutes to walk to the Commuter Terminal.
To plan an island to island vacation, check out interisland flights.
Island Nonstop Destinations
If you're departing California and not quite sure which Hawaiian Island is best suited to your interests, check out the information at Hawaii Destinations.
Or if you’ve decided on your dream escape, visit your island destination listed below. Each page provides Island Tidbits, Top Travel Tips and Fast Factoids to give you an insider's insight.
- Oahu Vacations
- Kauai Vacations
- Maui Vacations
- Big Island Vacations
- Lanai Vacations
- Molokai Vacations
Hawaiian Airlines serves both Honolulu and major California cities with daily nonstop service. So your Hawaii air travel and West Coast air travel is a cinch! To maximize your travel budget, be sure to check out the links below.
