Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour

Kualoa Ranch

The Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour at Kualoa is a scenic ride through Ka'a'awa Valley (aka "Jurassic Valley") where you'll visit famous filming locations from blockbuster movies and TV shows. Travel in a vintage school bus to spots like Godzilla's footprints and the Windtalkers battleground, and see sites from Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, Hawaii Five-O, and LOST - all backed by epic Ko'olau Mountain and ocean views.

🎬 Kualoa Ranch - Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour

Visit Kualoa Ranch, nestled in Ka'a'awa Valley, and see why this famous valley is known as Hollywood’s "Hawaii Backlot." More than 200 movies and TV shows have been filmed here since the 1950s, making it one of Oahu's most recognizable filming locations. Hop aboard for a scenic ranch tour through lush Ka'a'awa Valley, framed by the Ko'olau Mountain Range and ocean views, and see familiar sites from Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, LOST, Finding 'Ohana, Jumanji, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and Kong: Skull Island. Along the way, spot Godzilla's massive footprints, the Kong boneyard, the Jumanji dance-fight area, the ATV hill from Mike and Dave, the Windtalkers battleground and other famous filming locations.

The tour also includes insight into Hawaiian culture, ranch history and agriculture, plus a stop at a historic WWII army bunker built into the mountainside. Inside, you'll find movie posters, props, memorabilia and WWII artifacts connected to Kualoa's unique past. With dramatic valley scenery, ocean views and plenty of photo opportunities, this tour is a fun way to experience one of the most scenic and famous places on Oahu.

🌟 Tour Highlights:

  • Explore Kualoa Ranch's famous Ka'a'awa Valley, known as Hollywood's "Hawaii Backlot"
  • See filming locations from popular Hollywood movies and TV shows
  • Filming sites you may see include Jurassic Park, Godzilla, Windtalkers, 50 First Dates, LOST, Hawaii Five-O, Battleship, Finding 'Ohana, Jumanji and Kong: Skull Island
  • View memorable movie landmarks such as Godzilla's massive footprints, the Kong boneyard and the Jumanji dance-fight area
  • Visit a historic WWII army bunker built into the side of the mountain
  • See movie posters, props, memorabilia and WWII artifacts inside the bunker
  • Learn about Kualoa Ranch history, Hawaiian culture and agriculture along the way
  • Enjoy great photo opportunities of scenic Ka'a'awa Valley, the Ko'olau Mountains and ocean views

Special instructions

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Where & When
Tour times:
8:20 am, 8:40 am, 9:00 am, 9:20 am, 9:40 am, 10:00 am, 10:20 am, 10:40 am, 11:00 am, 11:20 am, 12:40 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:20 pm, 1:40 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:20 pm, 2:40 pm, 3:20 pm & 3:40 pm

Transportation

If you select transportation, you will be given one of the below pick-ups that are closest to you:

Pick-up at the Twin Fin Hotel (outside the entrance on Paoakalani Ave) at 7:00 am.
Pick-up at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel (at Aloha Landing bus depot) at 7:15 am.
Pick-up at the Aqua Palms Hotel (1850 Ala Moana Blvd) at 7:30 am.

Please arrive at your pick-up location 15 minutes early for these departure times.

Return transportation will be leaving Kualoa Ranch at 1:00 pm or 3:30 pm.

Drive Out

Kualoa Ranch is only 45 minutes from Waikiki. Take the H-1 Freeway west to the Likelike Highway, Route #63. Proceed up the Likelike Highway and through the Wilson Tunnel. Descend towards Kaneohe town and exit onto Kahekili Highway, Route #83, heading north. Continue along Kahekili Highway - note that the road becomes Kamehameha Highway as you pass the historic "Hygienic Store" in the village of Kahalu'u. In about 10 minutes you will see signs indicating you are approaching the Kualoa Ranch entrance which will be on your left as you round the curve past Mokoli'i Island (Chinaman's Hat).
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Restrictions
A Photo ID (drivers license, state ID or passport) matching the name on the reservation is required for check-in. If a guest does not have their Photo ID matching their reservation they will not be able to check in and no refunds or reschedules will be available. The Guest's name CANNOT be changed once a booking is created.

All guests must attend a briefing and sign a liability waiver before tour begins.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at check in to sign the liability waiver.
Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult on all tours.

Please contact us if anyone in your party has special needs.
Operation Days
Daily
Closed on 12/25 and 1/1
Duration
1.5 hours
Vendor Info

This activity is operated by Kualoa Ranch

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