Westin Hapuna Beach Resort Grand Opening

The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort unveiled its $46 million renovation to the public for the first time at a dinner reception—the proceeds of which benefited the American Cancer Society.

THE PARTY The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort went all out for its weekendlong celebration of its grand opening, which kicked off with a moonlit Saturday evening gala. THE SCENE Guests sipped cocktails alongside sweeping views of Hapuna Bay and soaked in the forever enticing scenery of the Kohala Coast. THE HIGHLIGHTS Celebrations began with a traditional Hawaiian blessing and were followed by a spectacularly lit poolside cocktail reception and a scrumptious dinner at ‘Ikena Landing. And for those looking to go all night long, Meridia, the resort’s Mediterranean fusion restaurant, held an afterparty to remember. -Morgan Chamberlain

Photos by Kirk Lee Aeder