Travel
Travel Details
Our wedding will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii (the island of Oahu). Because many of you will be traveling from afar, please make absolutely sure you've submitted your RSVP (when it becomes available). We need to let the venue know ahead of time how many people will be attending, and would hate for you to travel thousands of miles only to run into issues at the door.
We understand this may be a big trip for some of our friends and family, so we've put together some information for travel and accommodations.
Flights
The closest (and only!) airport you can fly into is the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu. We recommend booking your flights as soon as possible, as prices can increase rapidly as the date approaches.
Make sure to bring a pen on your flight to fill out your plant and animal declaration form. You may be required to go through additional agriculture screening at the airport, so please make sure you do not have any prohibited items (like fruits, vegetables, or plants) in your luggage. If you need to bring pets, it's a complicated process, so please make sure to do the appropriate research. You can check out this page for more information (https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/pi/pq/travel-shipping-information/).
Various airlines service the state of Hawaii and US Mainland. We like to fly Hawaiian Airlines, but there are several other airlines that may have better coverage from your area. From Los Angeles, a typical flight is about 5 hours long.
Accommodations
We do not have a block of rooms reserved; however, Halekulani is able to provide up to 20% off published rates at Halekulani and Halepuna Hotel for wedding guests. If you are interested in booking at either of these hotels, please let us know. If you are looking elswhere for accommodations, we recommend staying in or near the Waikiki area. Even though the island is only about 40 miles across, traffic can be quite bad, so it is a good idea to stay as close to the venue as possible.
Transportation
Honolulu's public transportation can be challenging to navigate, so plan your trip ahead! TheBus only takes cash or Holo card and does not accept credit or debit. Ridesharing companies (like Uber and Lyft) are available on the island but can get expensive. If you are looking to explore outside of the Waikiki area (which we highly recommend!) you may want to rent a car for those farther trips (North Shore, Polynesian Cultural Center, Haunama Bay).
Sunscreen
The sun in Hawaii is no joke (a typical day in Honolulu has a UV index of 11+ in the summer), so please make sure to bring and apply sunscreen regularly. Additionally, all sunscreen used in Hawaii must be reef-safe, so please make sure to purchase the appropriate kind. Be wary of sunscreens that omit only oxybenzone and octinoxate, as they may still be harmful to the coral reefs. You can check out this national geographic article to learn more about reef safe suncreen and good options: The best reef-safe sunscreens for 2024 (nationalgeographic.com)