Immerse Yourself In The
EXPERIENCE, CULTURE, & TRADITION
Grab your ohana (family) by the hand and walk down the beach to the Waikiki Aquarium in the foothills of Diamond Head for a special evening of food, music, and Hawaiian Culture! At a maximum of 250 Guests, we are proud to be Oahu’s most exclusive luau, focusing on quality and customer interaction instead of a massive crowd. Enjoy a lei greeting, Mai Tai cocktails, hula lessons, basket weaving, lei making, Hawaiian tattoo and more before feasting on great tasting traditional and contemporary Hawaiian food.
Right as you’re starting to smell the Plumeria and realize that life can’t really get much better, the show begins and takes you on a fun journey through Polynesian Culture and Expression. We look forward to welcoming you and your family into our Hale (home), and sharing together an exciting evening on the oceanfront of Waikiki Beach!
Every Night Diamond Head Luʻau offers the best luʻau dining experience. All of our food is sourced locally and prepared here in Hawaiʻi. Expect a more intimate luʻau show as our maximum number of guests is 250 each evening.
Unlike the traditional buffet or table service, some parts of the meal are presented at unique stations. Starting with delicious pupus (appetizers) available when you arrive and while you participate in our cultural activities. The main meal is presented as a station-style buffet featuring our delicious and exciting farm-to-table offerings.
Featuring Kauai Sweet Shrimp with Hawaiian Smoked Salt, served with a fresh Mango Salsa. Other pupus (appetizers) include punaluʻu Farms hoʻio salad (Hawaiian fern) caprese salad and taro chips served with ʻulu (breadfruit) dip.
Local mixed greens from Nalo Farms, Ho Farms vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh cucumbers, AJ Farms romaine lettuce, and akule pipikaula (Hawaiian smoked meat).
Traditional Poi served shooter-style with Lomi Lomi Salmon.
Featuring two different styles of poke! Waianae ahi poke and Nairagi Poisson Cru in coconut milk (Tahitian style poke).
Delicious Hawaiʻi Island bone-in kalbi short ribs
Free range Huli Huli (Hawaiian Style) rotisserie chicken breast
A delicious vegan vegetable curry dish featuring sauteed Tofu cubes
A live carving station of juicy Kalua pig cooked in an above ground umu
To satisfy your sweet tooth we offer dessert options including a fresh, seasonal island fruit assortment, Maui chocolate mousse shooters, and vegan Molokai sweet potato haupia pie made with Maui-grown macadamia nuts, coconut milk, honey and sea salt.
Arrival Times: Please arrive by 5:15 p.m. Admission is at 5:30 p.m.
Cancellations must go through The Activity Hut. No cash surrender unless at least twenty-four (24) hours advance notice of cancellation is given. Cancellations received within a twenty-four (24) hour period are subject to the entire activity cost and processing fees. No same day cancellations will be accepted.
“Paying extra for VIP was money well spent! VIP tickets entered the Luau first, so we had a little extra time to enjoy the activities, which were really fun for the whole family. Our waiter, Brent, was friendly and helpful. It was great having table service, and we had already received our food and were eating when they started calling tables for the buffet. I loved the show! The dancers were very good, and I enjoyed the personality during the show. It was funny in parts without crossing out of being family friendly. The fire dancers were amazing and something I looked for when looking into a Luau. They did not disappoint! Overall, it was a fun and memorable night for my family.”
“I loved that the luau was an intimate experience. As part of the program, there was flower lei bracelet making, headband leaf weaving and demonstrations of hula implements that provided for kids or anyone to get one on one guidance/instruction. The performance/show was amazing – very entertaining and a lot of fun. The dancers were beautiful and I loved seeing the varied styles. There was a lot of interaction with the audience and as mentioned since it was on a more intimate level it was fantastic… a great opportunity to capture (video tape) loved ones learning the hula, etc. I came for the show and it did not disappoint! There was no pig roasting (it made no difference to me) but the food was great and it included the traditional pork.”
“The Diamond Head Luau was a beautiful and entertaining evening. Located near the Aquarium offered double the sights. We had a wonderful time! The music, dancers, food and location were top of the line! The hospitality of the island was second to none. Thanks.”
“Food was varied and tasty. Dancers were excellent. We enjoyed the going around to the different stations too plait/braid palm frawns, make lei bracelets, etc. We also enjoyed the aquarium. What beautiful setting, right on the ocean. A huge bonus was its proximity to Waikiki. We ended up walking from our hotel (the Shoreline which we highly recommend). It was a beautiful stroll along the water front and much better than an hour ride on a bus through heavy traffic to reach the luaus on the other side of the island. While we had planned to take a cab back to our hotel, we decided to walk as it was a lovely evening and we felt perfectly safe. It was well lit and many people were out and about and the shops and restaurants across from the water from were still open.”
WAIKIKI BEACH LUAU
Set outdoors on the beautiful island of Oahu at the Waikiki Aquarium. Our Luau is conveniently located within walking distance to all the major attractions such as Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Beach and major hotels.
PACIFIC ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy the traditional songs & native chants of Hawaii & Polynesia. Watch breathtaking acrobatic fire dances and the unforgettable beauty & grace of Hula Auwana.
AUTHENTIC LOCAL HAWAIIAN CUISINE
Immerse yourself in the authentic exotic flavors of the Pacific islands. Enjoy traditional style Hawaiian food while you take in the dramatic sights and sounds of Hawaii past & present.