Meet me at Aulani

When I post Aulani photos the number one question I get is, Can you visit without being a hotel guest? Yes, you can.

Here are 5 things you can do at Aulani without being a hotel guest.

1. Shop- Aulani has two main shops. Kalepa's and Hale Manu. Kalepa's has Minnie ears, Aulani logo fab 5 merchandise, mugs, shirts, spirit jerseys, Loungefly, Duffy and friends merchandise and more.

If you spend $50 or more you can get 2.5 hours of free validated parking.

The other shop is Hale Manu, I call this the fancier shop. They have more name brands, like Pandora, Alex and Ani, D&B, Tori Richard, Tommy Bahama etc.

2. Eat- You can eat at the quick service places.

Ulu Cafe- Has pizzas, sandwiches, salads, fruit, Mickey shaped snacks, dole whip, and more. Right now they have mango dole whip.

If you're looking for pineapple or watermelon dole whip just down the way at the beach side kiosk, Little Opihi's you can try one of the new dole whips and more.

If you are not much of a dole whip fan, you have to get the Mickey shave ice. Head to Pāpālua Shave Ice stand to get some. You don't need to be a hotel guest to try this Hawaii specialty.

3. Take a picture with stitch statue- Did you even go to Aulani if you didn't take a picture with the stitch statue.

Aulani is beautiful and there are lots of things to see and take pictures of even if you're not a hotel guest.

4. Look at the fish in the Rainbow Reef. Next to the Shave Ice stand is the perfect viewing area to see the fish of the Rainbow Reef. There is a placard that show the names of the fish and what they look like.

5. Go to the Spa Laniwai (freshwater heaven) Spa is a slice of heaven. They have the best pools to relax in prior to your spa treatment. A friend went without being a hotel guest.

Let me know if you try out any of these things.

See ya real soon.

Jasmine

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