About Kualoa Ranch – Hollywood Movie Sites & Ranch Tour
Travel into the heart of Ka'a'awa Valley and see why Kualoa Ranch has earned its reputation as Hollywood's "Hawaii Backlot." More than 200 movies and television shows have been filmed here since the 1950s, with the valley's towering green cliffs, open ranch land and ocean views appearing in productions recognized around the world.
As the tour winds through the ranch, see familiar filming locations from Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, LOST, Finding 'Ohana, Jumanji, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and Kong: Skull Island. Along the way, look for Godzilla's massive footprints, the Kong boneyard, the Jumanji dance-fight area, the ATV hill from Mike and Dave, the Windtalkers battleground and other memorable movie landmarks.
The experience also shares stories of Hawaiian culture, ranch history and agriculture before stopping at a historic WWII army bunker built into the mountainside. Inside, movie posters, props, memorabilia and WWII artifacts offer a closer look at Kualoa's remarkable past. With dramatic scenery and plenty of photo opportunities throughout the valley, this tour brings together Hollywood history and one of Oahu's most beautiful landscapes.
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
Activity Notes
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Storage lockers are available to rent with a $5 deposit for all day use
- Tour is wheelchair accessible upon availability with advance notice. Must call Kualoa Ranch directly prior to booking to confirm availability.
- Required check in 45- minutes prior to tour time selected at the Kualoa Ranch Ticket Office
- Photo ID matching the name on the reservation will need to be shown at check in
- Must provide first & last name, email address, and phone number for contact tracing
Meeting & Check-in
- Meeting point: Check in at Kualoa Ranch(49-560 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, HI, 96744). Check in will be at the Ticket Office, you will need your voucher and Photo ID matching the name on your voucher. Required check in is 45-minutes prior to your tours departure time. There are no refunds.
- Pickup: Meet at the designated start point.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Kualoa Ranch.
