Event Locations at Kualoa
Events of any size can be hosted at Kualoa including weddings, corporate events, concerts and other special occasions. When you book a site, you’re free to create any ambiance desired.
The Backlot of Hawai‘i
Located just 45 minutes from Honolulu Airport on the island of Oʻahu, Kualoa’s beauty, easy access and quiet seclusion, make it a preferred film & TV location.
Venues and locations shown by appointment only through our Events Office or Film Office
Ranch House
Ranch House is a covered air conditioned pavilion with a large lawn overlooking Mokoliʻi Island (Chinaman’s Hat) and Kaneʻohe Bay. Pastures, corrals and a rodeo arena surround this versatile pavilion, creating an open, comfortable and rustic feel. See Pictures, Map
- CAPACITY: Pavilion seats up to 250 guests, site capacity up to 1,000 guests.
- LOCATION: Outdoor, beach, view of Mokoliʻi Island (Chinaman’s Hat) and Kaneʻohe Bay, faces north-east, direct morning light, late afternoon shade
- USES: Weddings, social gatherings, corporate events/team-building, film & TV production
- AVAILABILITY & PRICE: See Ranch House Details or contact our Events Office or Film Office)
Ranch House Garden 
The enclosed upper lawn of the Ranch House is set up for special private parties, weddings and other events in a beautiful private garden setting complete with stage, outdoor lighting and picnic style seating. It is the site of Kualoa’s new Sunset Experience Dinner and Hawaiian Entertainment program that is available for private bookings. The site also can be rented out on Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat..
- CAPACITY: Seating for up to 200 guests
- LOCATION: Outdoor, mountain and ocean views.
- USES: Social & corporate events.
- AVAILABILITY & PRICE: See Ranch House Garden or contact our Events Office or Film Office)
Secret Island
Secret Island is a unique haven located just five minutes across our Ancient Hawaiian Fishpond and bordered by Kaneʻohe Bay. Mangroves and hau trees create an exciting labyrinth of trails leading to this secluded, white-sand beach, the only one in Kaneʻohe Bay. Amenities can include canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, table tennis, beach volleyball, dining tents and more. Generators and lights may be required for night events. See Pictures, Map
- CAPACITY: Site capacity up to 500 guests with picnic style seating available.
- LOCATION: Outdoor, beach, view of Mokoli’i Island (Chinaman’s Hat) and Kaneʻohe Bay, faces north-east, direct morning light, late afternoon shade
- USES: Weddings, social gatherings, corporate events/team-building, film & TV production
- AVAILABILITY & PRICE: See Secret Island Details or contact our Events Office or Film Office)
Palikū Gardens
Palikū Gardens is nestled 1,000 feet above Kualoa on the base of the Kualoa cliffs. It’s surrounded by tropical gardens and features panoramic ocean views. See Pictures, Map
- CAPACITY: seats up to 150 guests in pavilion, site capacity up to 600 guests
- LOCATION: Covered pavilion & 3-level terraced gardens, panoramic view of Mokoliʻi Island (Chinaman’s Hat) and Kaneʻohe Bay, faces north-east, direct morning light, late afternoon shade
- USES: Weddings, social gatherings, small corporate events/team-building, film & TV production
- AVAILABILITY & PRICE: See Pailikū Gardens Details or contact our Events Office or Film Office)
Moliʻi Pavilion & Gardens
Moli’i Gardens overlooks a 125-acre Ancient Hawaiian Fishpond, the largest and most well-preserved fishpond in Hawai’i. The site includes a covered pavilion, a main lawn area and a grand staircase that leads down to a lower garden area at the water’s edge. See Pictures, Map
- CAPACITY: Seats up to 120 guests in covered pavilion, site capacity up to 300 guests
- LOCATION: Covered pavilion & outdoor gardens, water’s edge view of Hawaiian Fishponds, faces north-east, direct morning light, late afternoon shade
- USES: Weddings, social gatherings, small corporate events/team-building, film & TV production
- AVAILABILITY & PRICE: See Moliʻi Pavilion Details or contact our Events Office or Film Office)
Hale Moliʻi
Hale Moliʻi is an open-air pavilion and lawn space bordered by our Ancient Hawaiian Fishpond and is ideal for social events, corporate incentive and team-building activities. Site consists of an open-air pavilion with men’s and women’s restrooms as well as a kitchen prep area. See Pictures, Map
- CAPACITY: Pavilion seating up to 90 guests, site capacity up to 400 guests
- LOCATION: Pavilion, outdoor, men’s & women’s restrooms, kitchen prep area, parking for 400 guests, view of Hawaiian Fishpond, faces north-east, direct morning light, late afternoon shade
- USES: Weddings, social gatherings, corporate events/team-building, film & TV production
- AVAILABILITY & PRICE: See Hale Moliʻi Details or contact our Events Office or Film Office)
Concert Pasture
Concert Pasture is a five-acre site that can accommodate up to 12,000 guests. It’s ideal for large events and concerts and offers breathtaking views of the ocean, Mokoliʻi Islands (Chinaman’s Hat) against a dramatic mountain backdrop. Ample parking is available in the front pasture of the Main Ranch. See Pictures, Map
- CAPACITY: Up to 12,000 guests, LOCATION: Outdoor, ocean and mountain views, all day light
- USES: Large social & corporate events/team-building, concerts film & TV production
- AVAILABILITY & PRICE: See Concert Pasture Details or contact our Events Office or Film Office)
Kaʻaʻawa Valley
Kaʻaʻawa Valley is a place of solitude surrounded by Hawaiian plants and beautiful mountain ranges with no signs of civilization. It is one of the most filmed locations in Hawai’i. See Pictures, Map
- CAPACITY: Up to 5,000 guests
- LOCATION: Outdoor, mountain views, all day light
- USES: Large social & corporate events/team-building, concerts film & TV production
- AVAILABILITY & PRICE: See Kaʻaʻawa Valley Details or contact our Events Office or Film Office)
Kualoa Keiki Pavilion 
The Keiki Pavilion is located in the upper Kualoa Lawn area above the horse stables and adjacent to some of the animal pastures. The lawn is sheltered by a giant monkey pod tree and perfect for outdoor game and play areas.
- CAPACITY: Up to 100 guests
- LOCATION: Open air pavilion, mountain views, all day light
- USES: Keiki parties, small family picnic or gatherings, education
- AVAILABILITY & PRICE: See Kualoa Keiki Pavilion or contact our Events Office or Film Office)
