Now here’s a place that would surely take your breath away-- Kualoa
Ranch.
Kualao Ranch is the owner of Ka’a’awa which means “the wrasse”
(fish) Valley. The place is wrapped in such natural, pristine beauty
that it comes as an easy choice for big-budget Hollywood
productions. One of the most unforgettable features of the film
Jurassic Park, besides the dinosaurs, is the movie’s breathtaking
scenery. If you ever wondered if such a beautiful place really
exists, you now have your answer.
Here are more Hollywood blockbusters that capitalized on the beauty
of Kualoa Ranch:
Pearl Harbor
Godzilla
Lost TV Series
Mighty Joe Young
Windtalkers
Fifty First Dates
Along Came Polly
Tears of the Sun
Fantasy Island TV Series
Krippendorf Tribe
George of the Jungle
Now, that beats describing the place with words, right?
Kualao Ranch is just across Kualoa State Park with the mysterious
Mololii Island ( Mololii means “little lizart” but due to its shape,
it is also called “Chinaman’s Hat”).
The majestic beauty of this place also abounds with myths and
legends. You can drown in its beauty on horseback (services
available) or go on an off-road adventure á la Jurassic park on a
super SUV. You could go snorkeling, or simply enjoy a picnic at the
ranch’s “Secret Island.”
For those who are getting married, a solemn ceremony amidst a
backdrop of postcard pretty Kualao Ranch could be the best wedding
ceremony a bride and groom could ever dream of. The place is quite
accessible. Just take H1 west bound, get off at Likelike highway and
pass through the mountain. Proceed west to Kahekili highway and you
will find the lovely Kualoa Ranch on your left.
Kualoa Ranch in Bullet Points
Kualoa Ranch, located on Oahu's east coast, is a great place
to do horseback riding, ATV tours, hiking tours and movie tours
Many popular movies have been filmed here
Driving Directions to Kualoa Ranch / Location
Kualoa Ranch is located on Oahu's east coast in Kaaawa. It’s about a
45-minute drive from Waikiki and Honolulu. From Waikiki, take the H1
freeway west until you reach the Likelike Highway (63) Exit H1 onto
the Likelike Highway (toward the mountains) and stay on it until you
pass through the tunnel and emerge on the windward side of the
island. Exit Likelike and drive onto Kahekili Highway (83) north.
Kualoa Ranch is in Kaaawa, right on the ocean, near Kualoa state
park.
Address: 49-560 Kamehameha Highway, Kaaawa, HI 96730
The ranch was great. Turtle was a wonderful guide. Shared a lot of stories and information with all of us. This will be a definite to do upon any return to Oahu. 340 photos of our visit.
AlohaGirl
Posted 204 days ago
The ranch is great, as well as the mountain and ocean views.
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