Kona Salt Farm

73-907 MAKAKO BAY DRIVE, Kailua Kona, HI

About this vendor

Kona Salt Farm on Hawaii Island

Kona Salt Farm, located on the stunning shoreline of Keāhole Point in Kailua Kona, Hawai'i, offers a unique oceanfront setting for your wedding. As the only working salt farm on Hawai'i Island, it provides a charming and authentic Hawaiian atmosphere. Salt in Hawaiian Culture has deep significance, both spiritually and practically. It is used traditionally in ceremonial blessings and to purify and preserve. The Hawaiian Word for Salt is Pa’akai, literally solidified ocean water. A wedding on the Kona Salt Farm brings together beautiful traditions of the past and new ones a journey together in marriage creates. Venue Highlights: Oceanfront Grounds: Perfect for intimate or grand gatherings, with breathtaking sunset views and the sound of crashing waves. Moku Nui Tasting Room: A rustic, versatile space opening to the Upper Salt Deck. Two seperate Dressing Suites. Convenient spaces for getting ready on-site. Deep Ocean Cold Water Footsoak Cabana Oceanfront Open Fire Pit Features: Flexible Event Planning: Choose your own vendors and customize your event. Farm Furniture and Wedding Packages: Included to suit your needs. Unique Additions: Hawaiian salt blessings and fresh salt favors for guests. Catering Staging Kitchen Liquor Licensed, Bar Packages available upon request Celebrate your special day surrounded by the natural beauty and authentic spirit of Hawai'i at Kona Salt Farm. Contact us to learn more and book your dream wedding venue today.

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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices.

Amenities + details

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Indoor Event Space

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Handicap Accessible

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Ceremony Types

Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony

Guest Capacity

Up to 250

Settings

Backyard
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Beach
Waterfront
Desert

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks
Destination Weddings

4.8

out of 5.0

10 reviews

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7/06/2022 • Rachel R

It took me so long to find a venue I liked-- but luckily I found the Salt Farm and knew instantly it was perfect! We wanted something spacious, not a resort, on a beach, and with amenities. The Salt Farm just checked all the boxes so it was an easy choice. Every single one of our guests said it was the best venue they'd ever been to on the island. Our wedding was so perfect, and we got an incredible sunset too! Jen is so accommodating and helpful, it made everything amazingly easy. Can't wait to have more events here-- Mahalo guys!!

Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2022

Rachel, we loved being the chosen Venue for your beautiful event! I especially loved seeing all your guests have such a fun time and the great photos you shared with us. Congrats again, and Mahalo for the kind words. -Jen

6/28/2024 • Joanie K

Jen and the event team and Kona Salt Farm events went above and beyond to help us have the perfect day. Their venue was perfect for us. We had the most gorgeous sunset, beautiful and peaceful setting against the ocean backdrop. The bride and form's rooms are perfect for preparations. Absolutely perfect, highly recommend!!!

4/04/2024 • Kara F

The Kona Salt Farm was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding. It allowed us to completely customize it and there are no ties to any vendors, which was a positive. Jen was great to work with and once we saw the venue we knew it was the perfect place. The Kona Salt Farm is a newer venue so there is not as much information about it as others but it is SO much more affordable than any other oceanfront venue we could find (expect the county/state parks). Plus there are a lot of fun add ons that would not be possible at other venues, we opted for the additional hour and fire pit. And our four-legged daughter could be at/in our wedding which was not possible at most other venues. The oceanfront of the Kona Salt Farm is beautiful during the day, but once everything is set up it really shines in the evening. The venue does take a lot of planning and setting up, so you need to bring in a lot of different vendors, but that just means you can truly create the perfect wedding for you. I highly recommend booking the Kona Salt Farm. Also, definitely book a wedding coordinator, it will make the setup/breakdown process so much easier. We went with Sunshower Weddings and they were great at very experienced at the Kona Salt Farm. Thank you Kona Salt Farm for our perfect wedding!

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7/11/2023 • Cassie H

We had our small wedding at Kona Salt Farm and had an amazing experience! We are from Pennsylvania and we picked this venue based off of pictures on their website and it was more than we could have ever imagined. Everyone that we worked with was so kind and helpful and this location really made our wedding day special.

3/19/2023 • Jill G

The moment we learned about the Kona Salt Farm from our wedding planner was the same moment we crossed every other option off of our list. We immediately knew it was the perfect venue for our intimate ceremony and farm to table dinner/celebration. Kona Salt Farm set the stage for the most magical day of our lives. Not only did all go exactly according to plan, in large part thanks to Jen and her team, there were many surprising magical moments we didn't even dream possible. Such as the glorious waves gently crashing behind us during our ceremony, stunningly captured by photographer. Or the orange flash of a sunset that seemed to show up just for us, electrifying our evening. And who could forget the beautiful whale that stayed practically all wedding long, as if he/she had actually received an invitation to be there! Our guests are still convinced we hired a mechanical whale:)

11/18/2022 • Jessica S

Absolutely fantastic venue! The whole day was perfect, thank you so much to Jenn, Jeff and Effie for making our day magical and special. The rooms to get ready were gorgeous and helped immensely. Would highly recommend, even on an extremely windy day we managed to have an outstanding wedding. We appreciated the help with every detail along the way. Many many thanks

9/05/2022 • MATTHEW G

Great location and amazing staff. Highly recommended

Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2022

Thank you Matt & Melina! Congratulations again, your wedding was so pretty.

8/16/2022 • Jared O

Unfortunately, at the time of our event, this was a bit of a new venue where they have not worked out all the bugs yet. This being the case, we were a little mislead by the pictures provided by the Salt Farm's event person and one of the furniture pieces was not in usable condition. Communication was a little spotty which resulted in some confusion with usage of "common spaces". Keep in mind that the grounds are what you make it. Despite some small miscues our event turned out great. I would definitely recommend this as a nice event venue but advise that patrons make sure to be thorough about their preparation, intentions and communication with the coordinator.

Response from the Vendor on 08/16/2022

Thank you Jared & Casey for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback. We are continuing to improve our space, and have added new furniture to our venue, in addition to our Day Dressing suite and lounge for couples to ...

use on property. We also have a new Deep Sea Mineral Foot Soaking cabana.

3/31/2022 • Amy H

This was the perfect location for my boho tropical beach wedding. The property is amazing, private, and affordable. This venue will not disappoint.

Response from the Vendor on 04/05/2022

Thank you, Amy! We appreciate your thoughtful review and were happy to be a part of your very special day. You looked Beautiful!!

2/22/2022 • Kate H

I am a wedding planner and work here all the time. The venue owners are lovely and the space is unlike any other on the island! it is just a super private oceanfront venue with a natural Kona landscape. This venue is very dessert-y and does not have the “tropical” landscaping that most of the Kona hotels have. It is all sand, native grasses, green bushes, lava rock, and crushed coral. If you like this vibe, this venue is truly one-of-a-kind! Some great pros for this venue: Super private and very beautiful! They allow any catering and any alcohol. You do not have a noise restriction and can pay extra for a later wedding end time than most venues (most Kona venues have a noise restriction making their latest end time 10pm). They have two air-conditioned suites for your wedding party to get ready and nice bathrooms for guests. They also have a prep kitchen for your catering staff. Love that it is right on the ocean with beautiful sunsets and the flexibility of the vendors that you can bring in.

Response from the Vendor on 03/23/2022

Thank you, Kate. It is a pleasure working with you and all your wonderful clients. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to the next event with you.

Contact

73-907 MAKAKO BAY DRIVE, Kailua Kona, HI

(808) 228-5040

Meet the team

Jen H.

Events Director

Aloha, my name is Jen, and I am the Events Director at the Kona Salt Farm. I know Hawai'i is a very special place to say 'I do'. I grew up on the island of Oahu, and my husband grew up here on the Big Island. We now raise our little daughter and new pup in our little beach shack down the road. Having run my own small PR & creative company, I have done many corporate events, art events, and intimate affairs, so I know the importance of a well-planned event. Now I get to be behind the scenes of stunning weddings at the Kona Salt Farm. I look forward to sharing our special venue with you.