Things To Do

Waimea Valley

Beautiful trees, native plants and Waimea Falls. Very easy hike (more of a steady walk) and makes for an enjoyable day! That's Johnny and Mac by the waterfall at the end of the park! :)

Banzai Pipeline

This wave is what lures Jonathan back to the North Shore year after year. Checkout all the dare devils that join him on one of the most famous surf breaks in the world! I refer to it as "Pipe TV" because it's the best live entertainment you can ask to watch on the beach!

Polynesian Cultural Center

Hanauma Bay State Park (great snorkeling!🐠)

Plan to arrive early as the parking lot has limited stalls and you will need $1.00 for parking.

ʻEhukai Pillbox Hike

Very close to Pipeline so it's a great hike to take after taking a break from watching the surf. The entrance is at the elementary school and anyone will be happy to point you to it. Takes about 30 mins to get to the top and there's great views of the entire North Shore! *Not suggested after rain because it's extra muddy and slippery.*

CLIMB Works Keana Farms - Zipline Tour (5 mins from wedding venue)

Website states the following is included for $169 per person: 3-hour guided tour 8 world-class ziplines up to a half-mile long Panoramic ocean and mountain views of Oahu’s famous North Shore 2 mile ATV (6 passenger) ride to the top Rappels, bridges, boardwalks also included in tour Educational exhibits on Hawaii history, culture, and farming

Pearl Harbor Memorial

Great for the history buffs!

Pupukea Grill

One of the first food trucks and is located right near Sharks Cove. Our favorite place for spicy poke (Food Land, the grocery store, surprisingly wins our vote for best shoyu/regular poke!)

Ted's Bakery

The staple on the North Shore for breakfast and Ted's world famous Haupia Pie. Don't go "hungry" because there's always a line, but SO worth the wait! MUST TRY PIE!!!

Kahuku Superette

This is one of those places you would probably keep driving by if we didn't tell you it's one of the BEST poke spots on the East side of Oahu! They have our favorite "crunchy" poke which is consider Lilu style. YUM!

SUP or Kayak the Haleiwa River

We rented a SUP from here and saw some HUGE sea turtles while we were paddling! Haleiwa is also a great town to visit for shopping, sightseeing and to grab lunch or dinner!

Food Land - grocery store near wedding venue

There is a Food Land in Laie close to the wedding venue and others around the island. Heads up the one in Laie does not serve alcohol (Mormon town), so we suggest stocking up outside of town if you are wanting an adult beverage pre or post wedding.

Shopping in Waikiki

Sorry fellas. You’re welcome ladies!😉

Big Island

Hence the name, it’s the largest of all Hawaiian islands! We highly recommend a visit if time and budget allows! Jonathan and I visited two years ago. We had a blast renting a truck that allowed us to adventure a little more to see waterfalls, caves, tidal pools, secret surf spots and not worry about the mud since we were on the rainy side of Hilo. It was crazy timing because we were there just two weeks before The Kilauea volcano erupted!

Kauai

Kauai is one of the oldest Hawaiian islands. It’s personally my (McKenzie) favorite. It’s very country and feels like you’re driving through the set of Jurassic Park (in fact, some parts were filmed there! And there’s apparently a helicopter tour that tells ya allll about it) but seriously, if you’re able to make the quick plane hop over to this island ($125 round trip) then DO IT!😍

Maui

Beautiful, but definitely the most expensive island to visit