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Since 1963, the Polynesian Cultural Center has shared the cultures of Polynesia with more than 50 million visitors.
USA Today 10Best · Best Family Attraction in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Magazine · Best Lūʻau on Oʻahu
Featured recognition
In 2026, USA Today 10Best readers voted the Polynesian Cultural Center the Best Family Attraction in Hawaiʻi for the sixth time and named our Aliʻi Lūʻau the Best Lūʻau in Hawaiʻi. The same year, Hawaiʻi Magazine readers voted the Aliʻi Lūʻau the Best Lūʻau on Oʻahu, and Honolulu Magazine named PCC the Best Place to Play Tourist.
Trusted by our guests
Guest experience survey
9 out of 10 guests
would definitely recommend us to friends and family
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Award stories
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★★★★★
“The immersive storytelling and insight into each village made the experience truly meaningful. The lūʻau dinner was excellent, and the grand finale Hā: Breath of Life show was absolutely unforgettable.”Kathy
★★★★★
“Loved the Breath of Life show, especially the fire dancing. It was spectacular, highly professional, well produced and entertaining for all ages.”Claire
★★★★★
“Our family loved learning about the different Island cultures. The lūʻau setting was beautiful, and the food was delicious. Our favorite part of the day was the HĀ: Breath of Life show. Don't miss it!”Shannon
★★★★★
“This was truly the highlight of my trip to Oʻahu. I enjoyed learning more about the various Polynesian cultures… We saw HĀ: Breath of Life and wow, what a display.”Symadore
★★★★★
“The kids loved the hands-on, play-based activities that brought Polynesian history to life… The evening show was spectacular and the perfect finale to a day full of culture and fun.”Weeraya
Awards archive
1st Place, Best Family Attraction in Hawaiʻi; 1st Place, Best Lūʻau in Hawaiʻi (Aliʻi Lūʻau)
1st Place, Best Lūʻau (Aliʻi Lūʻau); 2nd Place, Best Live Show (HĀ: Breath of Life); 2nd Place, Best Guided Tour
1st Place, Best Place to Play Tourist; 1st Place, Best Outdoor Adventure Activity; 2nd Place, Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners
1st Place, Best Lūʻau; Finalist, Best Tourist Attraction
Winner, Best Place to Experience Cultural Activities
Most Authentic Lūʻau, Keep It Hawaiʻi Recognition Awards
1st Place, Best Family Attraction in Hawaiʻi; 2nd Place, Best Lūʻau in Hawaiʻi
1st Place, Best Lūʻau (Aliʻi Lūʻau); 2nd Place, Best Live Show (HĀ: Breath of Life); 2nd Place, Best Guided Tour
Finalist, Winner, Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners; Finalist, Best Place to Play Tourist
Finalist, Best Lūʻau; Finalist, Best Tourist Attraction
1st Place, Best Family Attraction in Hawaiʻi
1st Place, Best Attraction; 2nd Place, Best Lūʻau; 2nd Place, Best Guided Tour; 3rd Place, Best Live Show
1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction
Top 10% of attractions worldwide
Finalist, Best Place to Experience Cultural Activities
1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction; 1st Place, Best Lūʻau
1st Place, Best Family Attraction in Hawaiʻi
1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction; 1st Place, Best Lūʻau
1st Place, Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners
1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction
1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction
1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction
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Hawaiʻi's Best, Honolulu Star-Advertiser: 1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction. Island News KITV: 1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction.
Hawaiʻi's Best, Honolulu Star-Advertiser: 1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction. Hawaiʻi Magazine People's Choice: 1st Place, Best Live Show.
USA Today 10Best: 1st Place, Best Family Attraction in Hawaiʻi. Hawaiʻi's Best: 1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction. Stevie Awards (International Business Awards): Gold Stevie, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Travel/Tourism/Destination (“Kap Video Series: Remarketing”).
Hawaiʻi's Best: 1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction. Tripadvisor: Travelers' Choice, Top 10 U.S. Experiences. Hawaiʻi Magazine People's Choice: 1st Place, Best Live Show.
USA Today 10Best: 1st Place, Best Family Attraction in Hawaiʻi. Hawaiʻi's Best: 2nd Place, Best Tourist Attraction; 3rd Place, Best Lūʻau. Hawaiʻi Magazine People's Choice: Best Oʻahu Museum. Travel Weekly Magellan Awards: Silver, Overall Culture/Arts Destination in the USA/Canada. Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence.
Hawaiʻi's Best: 1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction. Hawaiʻi Magazine People's Choice: Best Family Live Show. Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence.
Hawaiʻi's Best: 1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction. Hawaiʻi Magazine People's Choice: Best Family Live Show. Hawaii News Now, Honolulu Pulse Awards: 1st Place, Best Place to Take Visitors.
Hawaiʻi's Best: 1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction. Hawaiʻi Magazine People's Choice: Best Family Live Show. 2013 · THEA Award, Themed Entertainment Association: Award for Outstanding Achievement, for the Hawaiian Journey cinematic presentation and the redesign of the Gateway restaurant.
Hawaiʻi's Best: 2nd Place, Best Lūʻau; 3rd Place, Best Tourist Attraction. Honolulu Magazine: #1 Best Family Attraction.
2011 · Hawaiʻi's Best: 1st Place, Best Tourist Attraction. 2011, 2010 · Honolulu Magazine Readers' Poll: #1 Best Place to Take Visitors.
Honolulu Star-Bulletin (now part of the Star-Advertiser) Readers' Poll: #1 Best Tourist Attraction and #3 Best Lūʻau. Honolulu Advertiser (now part of the Star-Advertiser) Best of the Best: #3 Top Tourist Spot and #3 Top Local Attraction.
Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence has since been replaced by Travelers' Choice.
