Posted in Hawaii
December 18, 2015
8 Places In Hawaii Where You’re Most Likely To Spot A Celebrity
With pristine white sand beaches, constant beautiful weather, a laid-back lifestyle and close proximity to Los Angeles, there is no questioning why so many celebrities vacation in Hawaii, or even purchase second homes here. In honor of President Barack Obama’s impending family vacation to Hawaii, here are eight places you are most likely to spot a celebrity in Hawaii.
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
Turtle Bay has played host to various movie and television productions, including Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Lost, and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
Now, this celebrity spotting is a little more specific: Oprah purchased more than 60 acres of land near Hana, and might own a few other parcels of land on the island as well.
Business Insider claims that Kauai is known for celebrity foot traffic, and they recommend staying at a five-star resort, like the St. Regis Princeville overlooking Hanalei Bay, with rooms starting at $360 per night. After all, Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck and Alicia Keys have all stayed at this luxury hotel.
Several celebrity sightings have been confirmed near Waikiki beach in just the last few weeks. Just last week, Adam DeVine was photographed playing the ukulele during the filming of “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.” Good luck spotting those celebrities amongst the hoards of tourists that flock to this popular beach, though.
Maui is another celebrity favorite, with many visitors staying at the Four Seasons, perhaps the most luxurious hotel on the island. Guests have included Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton, and John Stamos, among others.
Musician and surfer Jack Johnson owns a home in front of pipeline on Oahu’s north shore. All sorts of professional surfers flock to this famous spot, especially at this time of year. Fun fact: one of my former co-worker’s family members lived next to Jack Johnson’s home for several years.
This sleepy surfing town is home to two big celebrities: Owen Wilson owns a home in town and has been spotted on various occasions riding his bike and visiting the beach. Willie Nelson is also a frequent guest of Charley’s Restaurant and Saloon, occasionally playing surprise sets.
This Honolulu hotel has long been considered a getaway for celebrities, including Bill Clinton, Tiger Woods, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Jackson (pictured above).
While various celebrities visit the islands, there are also many celebrities who call Hawaii home, including Ben Stiller, Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts, Bette Midler, Lance Armstrong, Bethany Hamilton, Clint Eastwood, and Steven Tyler, among others. So, tell us, have you had any celebrity encounters in Hawaii?
