Saint Catalina Seaside Chapel

Perched high on the dramatic coastal cliffs of Makapuʻu near Sea Life Park in Waimanalo, St. Catalina Seaside Chapel offers sweeping, 180-degree panoramic ocean views and a serene, sun-drenched setting for wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, and private celebrations. Featuring magnificent floor-to-ceiling glass windows that frame the turquoise Pacific and the iconic silhouette of Rabbit Island (Mānana Island), this light-filled sanctuary seamlessly brings the raw, breathtaking beauty of Hawaii's eastern coastline directly into your ceremony space.

Surrounding the charming chapel are manicured oceanfront lawns, providing a versatile open-air landscape for post-ceremony cocktail hours, intimate receptions, and unforgettable photo sessions against the backdrop of crashing waves and soaring sea cliffs. The property’s elevated, ocean-facing position captures steady, gentle windward trade winds, creating a fresh and enchanting atmosphere throughout the day. Whether you are hosting an intimate daytime elopement bathed in natural sunlight or an elegant sunset ceremony as golden light reflects off the water, St. Catalina Seaside Chapel delivers a picturesque, off-the-beaten-path venue that effortlessly pairs timeless coastal romance with unforgettable natural majesty.