Hawaiian Lei Making on Sunset Beach
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What you'll do
Leis are traditional Hawaiian flower garlands. While in Oahu, learn all about one of Hawaii’s most well-known customs and make your very own Lei.
Enjoy Hawaiian Lei making on Sunset Beach with Go City®
- Lei making lesson (45 minutes) with an experienced teacher.
- Learn about local flowers, while sitting on sunset beach.
- Gift your lei to a friend, or keep it for yourself.
Lei Making Class Oahu
If you're on the island of Oahu, taking a lei-making class is a great way to connect with the culture. It's a fun way to learn about Hawaii's artistic side. Personble teachers will show you how to pick the right flowers and how to contruct them into them into the beautiful peice they will become.
How to Make Hawaiian Leis
Making a Hawaiian lei is a unique art form that's been passed down through generations. It's all about creativity, detail, and a touch of that special island spirit. You'll start by picking fresh flowers, like orchids or plumerias, and then thread them onto a string in a particular pattern. Some leis even include nuts or shells to add a little variation. There are different styles to learn, from simple to more intricate. The best part? You get to wear your handmade lei and share the aloha spirit with others.
Take a Hawaiian Lei Making class for the chance to make your own Lei and learn about an important Hawaiian custom. Your knowledgable teacher will also inform you about the significance and uses of the Ti plant, which is often used to make Leis and hula skirts. Plus, you’ll learn all about native Hawaiian flowers like Plumeria and Puakenikeni.
You’ll get to choose between making a Ti Leaf Lei or a Flower Lei using native Hawaiian flowers. Your teacher will show you how to make your Lei using a traditional Hawaiian method on Oahu's famous sunset beach.
Hawaiian Lei Making facts
- It’s a custom to give only open Leis to pregnant women.
- Never throw away a Lei – instead, return it to the earth by burying it or hanging it on a tree.
Go City is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when sightseeing in Oahu. Your pass includes a Hawaiian Lei Making lesson, plus admission to dozens of top attractions.
Booking required
This attraction requires advanced booking.
Please Note: There is a 24-hour cancellation policy.
Please meet the instructor and show your pass at Sunset Beach (she will be wearing a flower in her hair), adjacent to the surfing break known as Log Cabins and across the street from the Sunset Beach recreation center.
More information about the meeting location will be given upon reservation. Please make sure to read the directions carefully so you know how to find the meeting location on the beach
Hawaiian Lei Making visitor information
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Minors can only attend with their legal guardian. Classes are recommended for children 5 years and older.
- It is recommended that you bring a cell phone in case you need help locating the class.
- You will be on the beach, so beach towel or chair, sunblock and water are recommended.
- Public parking is available on Kamehameha Highway or Sunset Beach recreation center
Hawaiian Lei Making tickets
Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.
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Where you'll be
Operating hours
Hawaiian Lei-making classes (45 minutes) are held Monday - Friday. Classes are held multiple times per day, from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, with the last class starting at 2:00 PM.
Closings & holidays
Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Classes may be canceled due to weather.
Hawaiian Lei Making on Sunset Beach
(808) 866-6630
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