Polynesian Cultural Center at a Glance
The Polynesian Cultural Center, located on Oahu’s northeastern coast
near the town Laie, is Oahu’s number one paid visitor attraction. In
a nutshell, the Polynesian Cultural Center is a 42-acre
(170,000 mē) open-air park, a living museum, which showcases eight
Polynesian island nations and cultures in eight traditional
villages. By walking through this park, you can learn about eight
Polynesian cultures in just one day, without having to fly across
the Pacific.
The featured Polynesian islands include: Fiji, Tonga, Samoa,
Aotearoa (New Zealand), Tahiti, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), the
Marquesas and Hawaii. Activities and demonstrations take place
throughout the day. As you visit each village, you can take part in
traditional arts and crafts, view dance performances, visit
educational exhibits and displays, take a canoe ride through the
park’s lagoon, get a removable Polynesian tattoo, take a tour of the
nearby Mormon temple in Laie, learn to dance the hula, and much more.
At 2 pm each day you can watch the Rainbows of Paradise show, a
dance performance that takes place daily in the park’s lagoon, from
2:30 to 3:00 p.m. Watch how island natives perform local dances in
colorful costumes on swimming platforms.
The Polynesian Cultural Center also has a 600-seat IMAX™ Theater,
featuring the movie Coral Reef Adventure, shown four times daily
(one time in Japanese) on a huge screen measuring 65 feet high
(19.8m) and 93 feet wide (28.4m).
The Center is also known for its luau, a traditional Hawaiian feast,
which starts at 5 pm.
Great entertainment and great food - two things that make this place
the best luau on
Oahu. This is your chance to try traditional Polynesian fare,
including lomi lomi salmon, kalua pig (roasted in an underground
oven), mahi mahi (island fish), haupia (coconut pudding) and poi, an
island staple made from taro roots. If you have less adventurous
taste buds, continental American foods are available as well.
Besides the luau, visitors can also opt to dine in the Center’s
restaurant instead of participating in the luau.
The day is topped off with Horizons, a 90-minute, world-famous and
award-winning night show, which takes place in the Center’s
2,800-seat Pacific Theater. The Polynesian Cultural Center is the
only place on the island that casts more than 100 performers
nightly.
Polynesian Cultural Center in Bullet Points:
- Get a glimpse into the lifestyles, culture and customs of
eight Pacific island nations
- A huge open air "living museum" and cultural park featuring
live music and dance performances, interactive exhibits and
displays, arts and crafts, a luau, night show and much more
- Plan to spend an entire day at the Polynesian Cultural
Center
- Located on Oahu's northeastern coast, about an hour drive
north of Honolulu
- Watch an exciting movie about the underwater world in the
Center's large IMAX movie theater
- Participate in a luau, a traditional Hawaiian feast and
sample authentic Polynesian foods, including taro rolls, poi,
lomi lomi salmon, kalua pig and haupia, a coconut pudding
- See a fantastic evening show featuring traditional
Polynesian music
Polynesian Cultural Center Hours & Admission
The Polynesian Cultural Center is open Monday to Saturday (closed
Sundays, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays). Other blackout dates
may apply.
The parking lot opens at 11:45 am. Island tours and cultural
presentations begin at 12 pm with other island activities spread
throughout the afternoon. The island villages close at 6 pm. The
luau begins at 5 pm and the Horizons night show begins at 7:30 pm.
Admission: Ticket prices range from $45 to $225 per person,
depending on which package you choose. For details, see
polynesia.com
Driving Directions to the Polynesian Cultural Center / Location
The Polynesian Cultural Center is located near the town of Laie on
Oahu’s northeastern coast. It’s a 35-mile 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. Right before the town of Laie, you
will see a large parking lot of the Polynesian Cultural Center on
your left. You can also take city bus number 55, which leaves from
Ala Moana Shopping Center.
Address: 55-370 Kamehameha Highway, Laie, HI 96762
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