A family favorite, this restaurant by the sea was established to honor the late Hawaiian legend, Duke Kahanamoku. Born on August 24th, 1890, Duke is recognized as the pride of Hawaii. At 21 years old, he broke multiple world records and became a decorated Olympic swimmer. Duke is also widely known for introducing the world to surfing, having popularized the sport into what we see today. He was the first person to be inducted into both the Swimming and Surfing Halls of Fame and will always be remembered as an ambassador of aloha.

Come grab a drink and bite to eat, while enjoying some live local music along the beautiful beach and shore of Waikiki, where Duke swam and surfed nearly a 100 years ago.

The Bride & Groom's favorite menu item is a vodka-based drink called a Chi Chi - the perfect blended drink for a warm hawaiian afternoon!

Marugame Udon is an ABSOLUTE must for anyone who loves Japanese noodles. Keeping with authentic noodle making tradition, chefs at Marugame prepare fresh sanuki style udon noodles right behind the counter.

Noodles are served in a delightfully light and flavor-packed broth, and can be accompanied by a number of fresh tempura items if you choose. A personal favorite of the bride's is the tempura fried sweet potato wedge! Or, if you're in the mood for something a bit more salty, their spam musubi is a delicious option!

This was a frequent pick for us while we were living in Hawaii during our college days. Don't be deterred by the line or seating.. we promise it moves fast and seating opens up just as quick! It is WELL worth the wait!

Centrally located steps from Waikiki Beach, the Honolulu Zoo is open 10:00am - 3:00pm daily.

Escape into Manoā Valley's rainforest to a world full of lush tropical scenery. The trail is an easy, kid-friendly hike that is only 1.7 miles long, and has a beautiful 150ft waterfall with a small swimming hole at it's base.

Located on the windward side of Oahu, Lanikai boasts two islands called the Nā Mokulua, or "mokes" off it's coastline, making this beach particularly picturesque. With soft white sandy beaches and calm wading waters, Lanikai is a top pick of ours to visit. For an even better view of the coast and the mokes, try a quick hike up to Lanikai's Pillbox.

The Kaʻiwa Ridge Trail, or more commonly known as the Lanikai Pillbox Hike, is a 1 mile roundtrip hike that takes approximately 1 hr total. A short and easy 30-minute hike up and you'll find yourself with an incredible view of Lanikai Beach and the Nā Mokulua islands.

Located just across from our wedding venue is Waimea Beach Park. This small but mighty beach is more for the adventurous swimmer, with the rock being a popular jumping spot for locals and thrill-seekers. If you're looking to surf or sit and watch some nice waves, this is a great beach. However, we would not reccommend this beach for those looking to swim or snorkel.

*In the photograph you can see Josh jumping off the rock before a beautiful sunset.

A beautiful white sand beach located at the base of the Koolau Mountains on the windward (east) side of Oahu. This beach can get busy with locals on the weekends, but is a great option for families looking for calm, warm waters with palm-shaded grassy lawns.

The Polynesian Culture Center offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in six Pacific island cultures - Hawaiian, Aotearoa, Fiji, Samoa, Tahiti, and Tonga.

The Center is open from 12:30pm - 9:00pm, five days a week (Closed Sun/Wed). They offer a variety of activities, including performances, hands-on learning, skill building, ancient games, dance lessons, as well as various Lua'u dining experiences.