Beyond BYU–Hawaii

The Beautiful Community of Laie

Historically known as a place of refuge, the quiet community of Laie lies at the edge of the ocean, against a backdrop of green mountains and misty valleys. The town basks in the abundant sun while cooling trade winds and the gentle sound of lapping tides complete an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.

Residents are warm and welcoming, always vigilant for one another’s well-being. Many have close ties to the university. Students and professors will often find each other in the aisles of the local supermarket, at the beach, or worshiping and working together in the Laie Hawaii Temple.

A Community Centered on Christ

Laie is home to three prominent houses of learning supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: the Laie Hawaii Temple, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, and the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Laie is also home to five stakes and a mission. The Laie Hawaii and Laie Hawaii North stakes are family stakes. The Laie Hawaii Married Student Stake and two young single adult stakes meet on the BYU–Hawaii campus. Students, faculty, staff, and community members have the opportunity to learn, teach, and serve alongside each other on and off campus, inside and outside the classroom, and at and after church meetings.

The Hawaii Laie Mission has both proselyting missionaries and service missionaries that support the Laie Hawaii Temple Visitors Center, Polynesian Cultural Center, BYU–Hawaii, and the surrounding area.

A Piece of Paradise

Local amenities within walking distance of campus include a shopping center, restaurants, and easy access to Hukilau and Pounders beaches. Laie is also within convenient proximity to the world-famous beaches of the North Shore, including Sunset Beach, Shark’s Cove, Waimea Bay, and Ehukai Beach, home of the “Banzai Pipeline.”