Top Hawaii Sweet 16 Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Dillingham Ranch is a historic 2,700-acre working ranch in Mokuleia on Oahu's North Shore, offering an extraordinary setting for weddings, corporate retreats, yoga gatherings, and family celebrations. Established in 1897 by Benjamin Franklin Dillingham — Hawaii's first railroad tycoon — the property has been shaped by generations of one of Hawaii's most influential families and counts Noel Coward, Prince Hussein of Jordan, and General George S. Patton among its legendary guests. At the heart of the property sits Dillingham Lodge, a restored Big House built in 1917, featuring a 3,000-square-foot great room with hardwood floors and a fireplace, a professional 700-square-foot commercial kitchen, and eight private bedrooms. The grounds encompass roughly 19 acres of oceanfront land stretching toward the Waianae Mountains, the largest coconut tree grove in Hawaii, and the polo grounds widely regarded as the birthplace of Hawaiian polo. From white sandy beaches and open grassy fields to mountain terrain and tropical forest, Dillingham Ranch delivers the full breadth of Hawaii's landscape in a single, secluded destination on the North Shore.

• Spaces for 24 Guests

• Spaces for 500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club
• 1 Waterfront

Princeville Makai Golf Club sits on the bluffs of Kauaʻi's North Shore, where the fairways of a Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship course run along dramatic oceanfront cliffs with views of Hanalei Bay and the Nā Pali coastline. Recognized by National Geographic Traveler Magazine as one of the top five most scenic golf courses in the world, the property has long drawn visitors for its setting as much as its sport — and that same landscape has made it one of Hawaiʻi's most distinctive venues for weddings and private events. The Grand Ballroom offers 6,616 square feet of interior space divisible into four sections, accommodating up to 500 guests for receptions, galas, and corporate events. For smaller gatherings, the Bay Terrace provides an outdoor-facing alternative with ocean vistas suited to cocktail receptions and additional seating. Outdoor ceremonies are hosted at the 7th hole site, a cliff-edge setting above the ocean with views of Queen's Bath and the distant mountains as a backdrop. An onsite restaurant supports catering needs across event formats, with options for plated dinners, buffet, or family-style service alongside bar packages and staffing. The club also coordinates a preferred vendor list for couples and event planners building out full-service celebrations on the property.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham offers event spaces for your next celebration in Honolulu, Hawaii.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 1 space at this venue

Hulihe'e Palace is a historic royal residence built in 1838 on Ali'i Drive along Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island. Constructed from lava rock by High Chief John Adams Kuakini, the palace served as a vacation retreat for Hawaiian ali'i including Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, and King David Kalākaua. The Daughters of Hawaiʻi restored and opened it as a museum in 1927, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Today, the palace grounds host private events year-round against the backdrop of Kailua Bay. The lush oceanfront lawn, shaded by hala and palm trees, accommodates weddings, anniversaries, graduations, business functions, and cultural celebrations for up to 350 guests. Six graciously appointed rooms across two floors retain koa wood furniture, feather standards, royal portraits, and period artifacts from the Hawaiian monarchy era. Private rental windows span nine hours between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m., with rates starting at $1,000. The Daughters of Hawaiʻi events team works directly with clients to coordinate each event.

• Spaces for 40 Guests

• Spaces for 350 Guests

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

Established in 1904 and managed by the University of Hawaiʻi, the Waikīkī Aquarium holds the distinction of being the second-oldest public aquarium in the United States. Situated on a 2.35-acre oceanfront parcel in Waikīkī on Oʻahu, the Aquarium has spent more than a century advancing the study and appreciation of Pacific marine life — and its setting along the water makes it one of the more distinctive event locations on the island. Evening facility rentals bring exclusive access to the full grounds: the manicured lawn facing Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean, the indoor Aquarium Galleries showcasing tropical marine communities of the Hawaiian and Pacific ecosystems, the 7,500-gallon "Edge of the Reef" outdoor exhibit that recreates a living Hawaiian shoreline, and the Hawaiian Monk Seal habitat. The open lawn accommodates up to 450–500 guests for cocktail receptions and up to 300–350 for seated dinner functions. Rentals are available on Tuesday and Saturday evenings. For questions and availability, the Aquarium's events office can be reached at (808) 440-9008 or events@waikikiaquarium.org.

• Spaces for 130 Guests

• Spaces for 500 Guests

The Modern Honolulu, A Hilton Vacation Club, is a contemporary hotel and event venue situated along Ala Wai Boat Harbor at 1775 Ala Moana Boulevard in Waikiki. The property hosts events for groups ranging from 10 to 150 guests across a collection of indoor and outdoor spaces, each offering views of the harbor, ocean, and surrounding skyline. The Sun Suite combines an indoor gathering room with a covered outdoor lanai across more than 2,600 square feet, making it well-suited for cocktail receptions, seated dinners, and corporate events. The Private Sunset Beach is an open-air space featuring a round wading pool surrounded by 100 tons of sand and an adjacent cocktail bar — a distinctive backdrop for evening receptions that also offers a prime vantage point for Waikiki's Friday night fireworks. The Grove Restaurant is available for private events both indoors and on the outdoor pool deck. Catering options include butler-passed appetizers, action stations, full buffets, and plated dinners, with full bar service. Complimentary self-parking and WiFi are available for event attendees, and the venue maintains a referral network for audiovisual, lighting, floral, and entertainment services.

• Spaces for 15 Guests

• Spaces for 500 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Estate
• 1 space at this venue

Na 'Āina Kai — "Lands by the Sea" — is a 240-acre non-profit botanical garden, sculpture park, and hardwood plantation set on the North Shore of Kauai in Kīlauea, Hawaii. The estate was established by Joyce and Ed Doty beginning in 1979 and opened to the public as a non-profit in 1999. Thirteen distinct gardens, a moss- and fern-draped canyon, a hardwood plantation, meadows, and a pristine sandy beach make up the grounds, which are threaded throughout with more than 200 bronze sculptures — one of the largest private collections in the country. For private events and weddings, Na 'Āina Kai offers a range of settings across the estate, from an intimate Hardwood Forest canopy and the tranquil Ka'ula Lagoon to the Seaside area with its manicured lawn and ocean-view Lotus Meadow. The former founders' home, known as The Residence, overlooks Kahili Beach and provides an elegantly appointed interior with a large living and dining room, ocean-view lanai, and a full kitchen suited to catering. The venue accommodates gatherings of up to 150 guests.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay offers event spaces for your next celebration in Kapaʻa, Hawaii.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Waterfront

Barefoot Beach Cafe occupies a stretch of Queen's Surf Beach in Kapiolani Park, at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki — one of the few spots in Honolulu where guests can dine with their toes in the sand and the Pacific as a backdrop. The open-air cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with live Hawaiian and contemporary music nightly on the lanai. For private events, the Oceanfront Lanai accommodates up to 100 guests with views of the ocean, palm trees, and the Waikiki skyline. The space is suited for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations, with all events catered through DH Catering + Event Planning, the cafe's exclusive sister company. Private event bookings include coordination, food and beverage service, and in-house décor options.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

• Spaces for 180 Guests

• Spaces for 80 Guests

The Honolulu Ridge at Tantalus is a 22-acre private mountaintop estate set in the Tantalus hills above Honolulu, just minutes from Waikiki. Perched high above the city, the estate offers sweeping panoramic views of downtown Honolulu, the Pacific Ocean, and the surrounding mountain ranges. The venue specializes in weddings and private events, with spaces suited for both intimate ceremonies and larger celebrations. A Panoramic Deck provides an open-air setting overlooking the city and ocean, while the grounds offer additional areas for outdoor gatherings beneath the mountain sky. The Honolulu Ridge is available for wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate events, and private celebrations.