Location: Laie
The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Laie, Hawaii (HI)
Laie is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the Koolauloa District on the island of Oahu in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. In Hawaiian, lāʻie means "ʻie leaf" (ʻieʻie is a climbing screwpine: Freycinetia arborea). The population was 6,138 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Laie
1. Gunstock Ranch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,233 reviews
If you want to experience Hawaii as a Paniolo (Hawaiian Cowboy), then Gunstock Ranch is the right place for you. Enjoy an intimate horseback ride suitable for folks of all skill levels. If you are looking for a true Hawaiian experience, join us for a beautiful tour of Hawaii's natural elegance and peace. From our Pony Rides for Kids to our Advanced Rides, the beauty of Hawaii is for everyone to experience. Reservations required.
2. Active Oahu Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 273 reviews
We help make your Oahu adventures a breeze through our rental delivery service and small group guided tours. Our experienced guides are there to make your day, give you great suggestions and lead you to where you have never gone before. Call us or book online for some of the best active things to do on the North and East sides of the island. We do free delivery of equipment such as kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel equipment, beach umbrellas, beach chairs and more all to your vacation rental/address or most beaches. We also provide foam pads and straps if you would like to transport your own equipment for no additional charge. Our guided tours are also not to be missed. We have experienced local guides that are ready to help you have an awesome experience. These are not standard large group tours. We do private or semi-private experiences for families or small groups. If you are looking for other cool activities we do not directly offer, we also have a great partners we trust.
3. Laie Point State Wayside Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By RobertB818 - Saint Louis, United States
We had passed this place over last year, but glad we stopped. It was a windy day and the ocean was churning, but we were mesmerized by the beauty of Laie Point. It is literally at the end of a small subdivision, decent parking. Get out of the car and walk around the point - beautiful scenery on either side - wave crashing into the rock formation, stunning shades of blue in the ocean...take your camera!
4. Malaekahana State Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 817wilmab
The beach is literally golden. It is a long beach, no lifeguard with limited use (it would seem). This side of the island has more waves, so to speak. A great place to learn to surf. Boogie boarding along the shore line was great. Parasailing is available nearby. The days we were here featured at least a dozen people from sun up to sundown surfing. The breeze coming off of the ocean makes it a great place to fly a kite. It is a great place to spend a few hours, the whole day or spend the night utilizing Malaekahana Beach Campground located on the same beach. This is what we did. The water, beach, waves, limited use and feeling of seclusion really made it a great place to spend the day.
5. Laie Hawaii Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By lorRenzo-77
We loved our virtual tour and learned so much about the Temple, the grounds, and the history. We also enjoyed the model of the Temple including the architecture of this beautiful edifice. Sister Brown and Sister Morris were excellent tour guides and we loved their testimonies of the Gospel.
6. Hukilau Marketplace
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4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By dsE668VE
We stayed on the North shore, and this marketplace was a great spot near our hotel. You should know that opening hours are flexible (most of Hawaii is!) but it's otherwise quite tourist-friendly. You can get everything from a gluten-free Italian-style breakfast crepe to Dole Whip (but without a wait in line). You'll find outstanding 3rd-generation food trucks and broken-in-front-of-you cold coconut, too. If you're curious, cold coconut is absurdly better than any coconut water you have ever had from a store. If you want to try a monstrous hotdog with Hawaiian flair, the Hale pops here are delicious and some of the most economical choices for eating out.
7. Laie Falls Trail
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4.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By petao2015
This tops the 4 hikes we've done across the islands. A proper hike! Permit easily got from Hawaii reserves Inc at laie shops. At a decent pace, but slowing for the final muddy section, took 1.5hrs to reach the falls. Hiking shoes made it easy going, it gets very muddy for last mile. A guy passed going down wearing toe shoes- seemed a good alternative. Loved the varied landscapes and ecosystems the trail passes, and the view back to the ocean before you descend to the falls. About 1 hr 10 to get down. So peaceful at falls, up in clouds. Stunning.
8. Hukilau Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By CLC48 - Salt Lake City, United States
We love this spot! There is some parking, but it’s limited. The water can be a bit rough particularly on a windy day. Still, it’s a gorgeous view and the beach parking is right off the road. Very accessible. The beach itself is a short distance away around a few grassy dunes. The beach is perhaps a quarter mile from the La’ie shopping plaza—a strip mall with a good Foodland grocery store and some food shops.
