Travel Note
BENEFITS OF STAYING NEAR NORTH SHORE Close to wedding site (15 minutes away) More nature Small boutiques Quieter Close to popular west side beaches (Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach, etc.) CONS Not as many food options or indoor activities Further away from the couple (1 hour drive away) More expensive Not as many lodging options
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BENEFITS OF STAYING ON THE WEST SIDE (KAPOLEI/KO'OLINA) Near the couple Close to popular west side beaches (Mermaid Caves, Nanakuli Beach, etc.) Shopping (Ka Makana Ali'i Mall, Kapolei Commons, etc.) CONS Further from the wedding venue (1 hour drive away) Not as much nature as North Shore Not as much city life as Waikiki
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BENEFITS OF STAYING IN HONOLULU (WAIKIKI) Walking distance to everything Good food Shopping (Ala Moana, boutiques, etc.) Tons of activities (Honolulu Zoo, Aquarium, museums, etc.) CONS Further away from couple (1 hr 15 minutes away, depending on traffic) Beaches - super crowded, not as nice as North Shore or West Side beaches Not as much nature Busier and louder
Hotel
NORTH SHORE A cheaper option on the North Shore than staying at Turtle Bay Resort. About a 30 minute drive from the wedding venue.
House Or Rental
NORTH SHORE Utilize VRBO to find privately-owned Turtle Bay Condos outside of Turtle Bay Resort. These are great for families and include a living room and kitchen. It's only about a 15 minute drive away from the wedding venue.
House Or Rental
NORTH SHORE Utilize AirBnB to find privately-owned Turtle Bay Condos outside of Turtle Bay Resort. These are great for families and include a living room and kitchen. It's only about a 15 minute drive away from the wedding venue.
House Or Rental
NORTH SHORE These are privately-owned Turtle Bay Condos outside of Turtle Bay Resort. These are great for families and include a living room and kitchen. It's only about a 15 minute drive away from the wedding venue.
House Or Rental
NORTH SHORE Although a little more expensive than other hotels, it's only about a 15 minute drive away from the wedding venue.
Hotel
WEST SIDE Only a 5 minute drive away from the couple! Very affordable and comes with continental breakfast everyday. Also connected to the new Ka Makani Ali'i Mall so you can shop, eat and watch movies all within a short walking distance.
Hotel
WEST SIDE If you are willing to pay more for an amazing Disney experience, we highly recommend Aulani! Not only does it have the best pool in Hawaii but you can also dine and play with your favorite Disney characters.