Heʻeia State Park — Attraction in Oʻahu

We got married here March 19, 2024 and loved every part of it!

This place is well equipped for weddings and large events. Plenty of chairs, tables, and space (also carts for moving everything up and down the hills). We chose the hibiscus package for our wedding and it was worth every penny, even if we did not fully use it (did not need the projector for ourselves).

The staff were phenomenal, very kind and willing to work with us on making sure we left the place as good as we found it.

A few things to note: There are dividing screens in the hale, but they are very see through. If you are having the whole bridal party set up in there, double up on those dividers (there are 4 total as of now), or bring your own. There is a storage closet in there that is also plenty big enough for changing in.

They had the oven, one freezer, and one fridge out of service for our event. There was plenty of room in the working fridge and freezer, though we did rent an oven from our caterer.

We did an Aloha 'Aina a few days before, but I think it was unorthodox enough that they did not quite know what to do with us. We planted five trees and walked around the park to clean up. We had a lot of fun with our out of town guests, but I recommend having a very clear idea of what you want to do if you decide to do something like this.

Overall 10/10, would...

This park is a hidden gem that will surprise you with its natural beauty. Don’t judge it by its modest entrance or its small parking lot. You have to get out of your car and explore the trails to discover its wonders. 🚶‍♂️

The first time I came here, I didn’t see much and left quickly. But I decided to give it another chance and I’m so glad I did.

On my second visit, I followed a trail that led me to a breathtaking view of an ancient fishing pond. It was like stepping into a different world. 🌎 🐟

But that was not all. As I continued down the trail, I saw the magnificent Kaneohe Bay and its famous sandbar, a ring of turquoise water that changes with the tide. 🌊 It was a sight to behold.

And there was more. I went back up the hill and found another trail that took me to a secluded beach where kayaks were available for rent. 🛶 You can paddled to the sandbar and enjoyed a marvelous marine adventure.

This park is a must-see for anyone who loves nature and wants to escape the city. 🌇...

Okay so be prepared when you go to this place there's a place to rent snorkel gear a small gift shop but also a kayak and snorkel tour covered in one of my previous reviews which was outstanding there's nothing complicated here it is pure Outdoors where you can enjoy yourself and experience a lot of outdoor life lot of good photo opportunities also right next to the dock where some of Jurassic Park was recently filmed love this place for quiet peaceful snorkeling and kayaking lots of reef to explore next to Coconut Island also something unique to this side of the island is a very old fishing pond that older Islanders had built to trap fish that is still maintained and active if you go up to the banquet Center bring a picnic nice place to observe kenehoe Bay. Just below the banquet hall is the pier where a couple places to eat or found really enjoyed...