Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu
55-370 Kamehameha Highway • Laie, Oahu, HI 96762
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Experience Hawaii’s most popular attraction! Polynesian Cultural Center features six authentic island villages themed around different Polynesian nations, their music, dance and culture. Mingle with the islanders and enjoy an array of hands-on activities. Package options include an award-winning Ali’I Luau and the action-packed evening show, Ha: Breath of Life.
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The Polynesian Cultural Center is located at 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy. Laie Hawaii 96762. Allow yourself at least 60-75 minutes of straight drive time. Please note that commuter traffic from Honolulu to the North Shore can be heavy from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Parking is FREE. Wheelchair accessible parking is available near the main entrance. Charging stations for electric vehicles are available on a first-come first-served basis.
Yes, the Polynesian Cultural Center offers round-trip, air-conditioned coach transportation from Waikīkī, featuring a scenic drive along Oʻahu’s beachside highway. Guests can choose between standard motor-coach service with scheduled pickups near popular Waikīkī hotels, or upgrade to the Circle Island Tour, a narrated journey highlighting Oʻahu’s history and scenic spots before arriving at the Center. Return to Waikīkī is around 10:45 pm, and transportation is sold separately. Motor-Coach Transportation Schedule: Ala Moana Hotel: Pickup at Mahukona Street at 10:00 AM ABC Store #83 (next to Grand Waikikian): Pickup at flag post on Ala Moana Blvd at 10:05 AM Hotel LaCroix Waikiki (formerly Waikiki Gateway): Pickup at Olohana Street at 10:10 AM Ross Dress for Less Waikiki: Pickup at Seaside Avenue at 10:20 AM Hyatt Regency Hotel: Pickup at Koa Avenue at 10:25 AM Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel: Pickup at Paoakalani Street at 10:30 AM
You are welcome to take as many personal pictures or video recordings at the Polynesian Cultural Center as you wish. Still, no flash photography or video is allowed during the evening show, Ha': Breath of Life, as the light blinds the performers on stage and other guests in the darkened theater.
All major areas of the Polynesian Cultural Center - including the Laie Temple Visitors Center tours are accessible to those in wheelchairs. Guests using wheelchairs at the luau or Ha: Breath of Life evening show will either be invited to transfer to a seat if they choose to do so or will be invited to sit in any of the wheelchair sections.
Yes, at the Polynesian Cultural Center a child age 4 and under is admitted free, and is considered a lap child for the show(s).