Travel & Lodging for UCSF High Risk Emergency Medicine Hawaii

High Risk Emergency Medicine Hawaii will return to The Kahala Hotel & Resort from March 10 - 14, 2026.

The luxury resort is located on the island of Oahu in Honolulu’s residential area of Kahala. Just 10 minutes from Waikiki, The Kahala balances relaxed island elegance with ease of access to Waikiki's attractions, allowing attendees to experience the breadth of Honolulu.

In addition to providing a tranquil and convenient setting for our conference, The Kahala offers a family-friendly environment for anyone who may wish to bring their family to Hawaii. Rich in amenities and events, The Kahala offers activities for all ages, from dolphin encounters in its private lagoon to hands-on cultural events. From its serene natural beauty to its thoughtful programming, The Kahala is an ideal space for professional growth and memorable downtime.

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Reservations

Room reservations at The Kahala Hotel & Resort are available to guests who have registered for our conference (please register for the conference prior to making your reservation).

By staying at our host hotel, you help us meet our contractual obligations with The Kahala and keep registration fees reasonable. When you book your reservation using our conference's booking link, you will pay no daily resort fee.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Aerial view of The Kahala Hotel & Resort.

Room rates

Room reservation rates at The Kahala for the duration of our conference are as follows (plus taxes and fees, no daily resort fee for HREM Hawaii attendees):

  • Scenic View: $460 per night

Additional room types are available via our booking link. If you prefer to make your booking by phone or email, please ask for the "High Risk CME rate" when contacting The Kahala.

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Transportation

You may find the following resources helpful when arranging your transportation to our conference.

Airfare

Discount codes are available to travelers booking their airfare through United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Enter the corresponding code when searching for flights offered by either either carrier:

  • United Airlines: ZQ8Y617514
  • Alaska Airlines: ECMK882

Google Flights is an online booking tool that allows users to search for flights, compare prices across airlines, view flexible date options, and track airfare changes. Consider using this tool to assist you with finding and booking low-cost airfare.

 

Car rental

UCSF offers auto rental discounts at Avis, Budget, and Hertz.

  • Avis: Make a reservation online, call 1-800-331-1084, or visit an Avis counter to do so. Present discount code A869280 at the time of booking.
  • Budget: Make a reservation online, call 1-800-455-2848, or visit a Budget counter to do so. Present discount code T514129 at the time of booking.
  • Hertz: Make a reservation online, call 1-800-654–3131, or visit a Hertz counter to do so. Present discount code 2255099 at the time of booking.
Local attractions & family-friendly activities

 

Ziplining in Honolulu
Ziplining in Honolulu.

 

Earn CME credits while you and your family enjoy everything the island of Oahu has to offer. Our conference location doubles as an exceptional destination for family fun that offers an array of professional opportunities and family-friendly activities. The Kahala Hotel & Resort is located just miles from many popular Oahu attractions, including:

  • Shangri La, Doris Duke Estate Tour – 1 mile
  • Diamond Head Crater  – 1.5 miles
  • Kahala Mall – 1.5 miles
  • The Waikiki Aquarium – 3.5 miles
  • The Honolulu Zoo – 4 miles
  • Ala Moana Mall – 5.5 miles
  • Hanauma Bay – 8 miles
  • Downtown Honolulu / Aloha Tower – 8 miles
  • Sea Life Park – 12 miles
  • USS Arizona Memorial / Pearl Harbor National Memorial Tour – 15 miles
  • Valley of the Temples – 19 miles
  • Ziplining at Coral Crater Adventure Park – 19 miles
  • Polynesian Cultural Center – 38 miles

The Kahala also hosts a variety of events and experiences directly at the resort, ranging from Dolphin Quest, where guests can swim with dolphins, to watersports, such as surfboarding and paddle boarding. Families can also reserve a beach portrait session, compliments of The Kahala. The 45-minute session is shot by the artists of Pacific Dream Photography on the scenic grounds of the resort and requires no hourly fee, sitting fee, or minimum purchase. Professionally edited images can be viewed as soon as the next day, allowing you to purchase the images you love and preserve the memories that will last a lifetime (for additional information: [email protected]).