Makapu’u Meadows, located at Sea Life Park about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, hosts a grand Chief’s Luau every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The luau lasts for 4.5 hours and includes a full buffet dinner service, two drinks, and a series of hands-on family-friendly activities, including coconut husking, fire making, and even traditional tattoos. Additionally, all guests can participate in an opening lei ceremony as well as an imu and ava ceremony. The dinner menu includes traditional Hawaiian foods, including seasonal fruit, grilled island fish topped with a papaya marmalade, chicken yakitori, and pineapple cake.
Tickets cost $102 for adults, $92 for teenagers, and $75 for children. Admission is free for children ages four and under. Guests also have the option of purchasing transportation from their Waikiki hotel to the luau for an additional $13. Tickets may be purchased from a number of different tour operators online.