Oahu
Hotel Information
There are several hotels in the Ko Olina resort area (where the wedding venue is located). There are also other accommodations located up to 15 minutes away. We currently don't have a hotel block, but please explore:
Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club
Airbnb - Search for "Kapolei", "Ko Olina Beach", or "Ewa Beach"
There are other hotels in Waikiki, but they are located 45 minutes from the wedding venue.
It is best to rent a car to get around. If you plan to stay primarily within the Ko Olina resort area, you can leverage ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft to travel between West Oahu locations.
Ka Makana Ali'i is a 1.4 million-square-foot regional mall featuring more than 100 exciting stores, restaurants, and a state-of-the-art cinema. It's the perfect place to shop, dine, play and stay in West O‘ahu.
Waikele Premium Outlets is one of the most popular shopping destinations in Hawaii with more than 50 designer and brand name outlet stores.
Ala Moana Shopping Center: The largest outdoor mall in the world - located 30 minutes from West Oahu, but well worth the trip! You have access to every store imaginable and can definitely spend the entire day here!
Rest of the beaches are 45 minutes from West Oahu
In Town: Waikiki Beach, Kahala, Magic Island, Ala Moana, Makapuu lighthouse beach, Hanauma Bay (Plan your snorkeling trip)
North Shore: Pipeline, Sunset Beach, Waimea Beach
Our Favorite Beach: Lanikai Beach
Paradise Cove Luau is voted best luau on the island, with Hawaiian fare & drinks, plus a show with hula & fire dancers.
Ko Olina Activities such as snorkeling, sailing, paddle-boarding, and more!
Other Activities on Oahu
Dole Plantation
Kualoa Ranch Movie Tour (where Jurassic Park was filmed!)
Pali Overlook (hiking nearby too)
Pearl Harbor
Polynesian Cultural Center (see the Ha Breath of Life show)
Waimea Valley Gardens and Waterfall (beaches right across the way too)
Haleiwa Beach Town (shopping, food, surfers/beaches)
These hiking trails are located all around the island of Oahu.
Easy: Diamond Head, Manoa Falls, Hamama Falls, Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
Medium: Lulumahu waterfall, Crouching Lion, Koko head, Kuliouou Ridge, Pillbox in Lanikai
Challenging: Koko Head Crater Hike (1,048 steps, ~45 minutes, steep); Olomana (3 peaks), Pali Puka, Kua'au Crater Hike (5 hrs, 3 waterfalls)