Ashley & George
Things To Do
Waimea Valley
A gorgeous botanical garden with a lot of history & nature. It's no wonder why we chose this breathtaking spot to get married! We encourage everyone to spend an afternoon exploring the botanical garden! As you walk around you might encounter an endangered species of bird that is protected in the valley. Waimea Valley has a great deal of interesting history, stop and ask someone about Kamehameha the Great and what the valley meant to him at the start of the valley's history.
Laniakea Beach
From 11 am - 2 pm come down to this beach and walk the shore with your eyes peeled 👀 you just might get to see a group of sea turtles playing in the waves and coming close to shore. If you are lucky you might even find one that has climbed to shore to sun ☀️
Haleiwa Town
Haleiwa town has food trucks, gift shops, & a great vibe ✌🏼
Stonefish Grill
Modern American and Hawaiian style. Upscale with a bar vibe. Nice atmosphere.
Polynesian Cultural Center
Located across the street from the Marriott, the Polynesian Cultural Center is a great introduction to Hawaiian food and culture. Rated the #1 tourist attraction on Oahu, visitors can attend a luau, visit the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, or shop at the Hukilau Market. Learn about the history and culture of different Polynesian islanders by traveling from area to area inside the park. Many different food options, including award-winning Pounders featuring Chef Graham Elliot, make this an easy place to spend all day.
Pounders Restaurant
When previously dining at this establishment we were lucky enough to have Masterchef quality food as Graham Elliot was the current executive chef! Hopefully this will still be true as we get closer to the date! Incredible food! Affordable! Modern Hawaiian style food
Dole Plantation
The famous Dole Plantation contains the "Largest Maze in the World", and offers several other tours and pineapple-themed activities. Ride the Pineapple Express Train, eat at the Plantation Grille, or try to find the eight secret stations in the Pineapple Garden Maze. Admission to the Plantation is free, tours and mazes cost a low fee.
Kaʻena Point Trail
A beautiful hike with an ocean view! If you go far enough you will come to the island's point & along the way you could potentially see Hawaiian Monk Seals!
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor National Memorial is a historical site commemorating the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II. Take a naval ferry to the USS Arizona Memorial, where oil still seeps to the surface from the wreckage below. Other museums nearby include the Battleship Missouri Memorial, the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
Diamond Head Trail
The most famous trail in Hawaii leads to Diamond Head (Le'ahi), giving some of the best views anywhere on the island. The trail is 0.8 miles one way and is expected to take around 1.5 hours to complete. It is a strenuous hike, but the views at the top are spectacular and may even include humpback whale sightings.
Kualoa Ranch
Best known as the filming location for the Jurassic Park movies, TV series Lost, and many others. This is a place you could easily spend multiple days exploring. ATV riding, ziplining, mountain biking, horseback riding tours, or boat tours are just a few of the ways you can spend your time here. Highly recommended as a must see before leaving the island!!