The wedding of Dominic and Sara
Things To Do
Kualoa Ranch
This is an amazing valley on the island of Oahu which is home to some of the most famous sites you have ever seen filmed for movies or TV. This classic location nicknamed “Jurassic Valley” has been the filming site of blockbuster films like Jurassic Park and King Kong to local new treasure-hunt movies like Finding Ohana. Even the most popular TV shows will have an episode shot in the valley, like Hawaii 5-0. At Kualoa Ranch you can do Jurassic Park movie tours, take a jungle expedition tour, go on a UTV ride, soar through the canopy on a zip line, take a mountain bike around the trails, hit the beautiful private beach, ride on a catamaran or even enjoy a nice long horseback ride.
Dole Plantation
Originally operated as a fruit stand beginning in 1950, Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience” in 1989. Today, Dole Plantation is one of Oahu’s most popular visitor attractions and welcomes more than one million visitors a year. Dole Plantation provides enjoyable activities for the entire family, including the Pineapple Express Train Tour, the Plantation Garden Tour, and the Pineapple Garden Maze. Also popular are informational displays and presentations, as well as our plantation country store offering a wide variety of Dole Plantation gifts, local favorites, foods and refreshments including the world-famous Dole Soft Serve! And, before you leave you can purchase fresh pineapple to take home.
Manoa Falls
This scenic 150-foot-tall falls is only accessible via a hike through the rainforest. It's a 1.5-mile round trip, which takes about an hour or two from the trailhead. Wear good shoes as the path can get muddy and slippery, and bring bug repellent and plenty of water. Manoa Falls is a great photography spot, and the location has featured in movies and television shows like Jurassic Park and Lost.
Honolulu Zoo
Reservations are not required. You may arrive anytime from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Entry will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Guests will be asked to exit the Zoo by 4:00 p.m. There are many indigenous species located at this zoo which makes it extra fun!
Banan Waikiki Beach Shack
Hawaiian grown bananas and other island grown ingredients into dairy-free frozen goodness!
Puʻu O Hulu (Pink Pillbox) Trailhead
Enjoy this 1.3-mile out-and-back trail near Waianae, Oahu. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. If you chose to do this parking at the nearby Lanikai beach is recommended.
North Shore Shark Adventures
See sharks glide up from the deep cobalt waters on this thrilling shark cage diving tour on Oahu’s beautiful North Shore. Shark sightings are 100% guaranteed!
Ala Moana Center or International Market Place
This is an open-air upscale shopping mall. There is a free 20-minute production featuring both kahiko (traditional) and ʻauana (modern) hula at 5 p.m. daily on Centerstage. The Centerstage Hula Show takes guests on a journey through Hawai‘i, celebrating the music and dances of our islands and honoring wahi pana (sacred places), ali‘i (chiefs/chiefesses and royalty), and akua (gods/goddesses).