Sights · Our pick in Hawaiʻi
Kualoa Ranch
Hollywood’s “Hawaii backlot”
The windward valley where more than 200 films and television shows have been made since the 1950s.
Our take
- Film sites
- Ziplines
- Book ahead
- Address
- Kualoa, Hawaiʻi
- Website
- kualoa.com
About Kualoa Ranch
Kualoa Ranch calls its valley Hollywood’s “Hawaii backlot”, where more than 200 films and television shows have been made since the 1950s; it runs movie-site tours, ziplines and nature trails (its site).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kualoa Ranch before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Kualoa Ranch are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Pearl Harbor12 miCar or taxi 48 min
- Bishop Museum13 miCar or taxi 50 min
- ʻIolani Palace15 miCar or taxi 56 min
- Ala Moana Center16 miCar or taxi 59 min
- Diamond Head18 miCar or taxi 66 min
- Hanauma Bay20 miCar or taxi 71 min
The beach and the airport
- Honolulu’s airport15 miCar or taxi 55 min
- Waikīkī Beach17 miCar or taxi 63 min
Location
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