About Toa Luau - Afternoon Show
North Shore afternoon luau at Waimea Valley with garden admission, cultural activities, buffet dinner, kava ceremony, Polynesian show and time to visit Waimea Falls before check-in.
Choose a midday celebration that still captures the magic of an island evening. Beginning at 12:30 pm, Toa Luau weaves music, dance and mouth-watering flavors into a relaxed three-hour gathering that wraps up by 3:30 pm—perfect for families with early bedtimes or anyone making the drive back to Waikiki before rush hour.
Set within the lush Waimea Valley botanical garden, this North Shore luau invites you to arrive early and wander shaded paths to historical sites and the refreshing Waimea waterfall (swimming permitted when conditions allow). Garden admission is included, so you can explore at your own pace before rejoining the festivities for lei making, cultural demos and a generous buffet identical to the evening show.
Toa Luau Highlights
- Hawaiian luau on Oahu's North Shore
- Enjoy cultural presentations, great food and a spectacular Polynesian show
- Take a leisurely walk on a paved path through the world-class botanical garden to the Waimea waterfall (natural walk is optional)
- Swim at Waimea Falls (optional activity and subject to weather conditions)
Menu
- Pupukea Green Salad - Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Candied Mac Nuts & Papaya Seed Dressing
- Island Mac Salad - Celery, Onion, Carrots, Deviled Egg Aioli & Smoked Chili Flake
- Kalua Pork
- Lomi Tomato - Alaea Salt and Chili Pepper Water
- Grilled Shoyu BBQ Chicken - Shoyu, Green Onion, Sesame Seed, Chicken Thighs
- White Rice with Furikake
- Local Fruits
- House-Made Haupia
- Ice Tea & Spa Water
- White Cake with Coconut Frosting
Packages
| Toa Luau Inclusions | Silver Package | Gold Package | VIP Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | Silver Section | Gold Section | VIP Section |
| Flower Lei Greeting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cultural Activities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Umu Demonstration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kava Ceremony | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luau Dinner Buffet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Buffet Order | Third | Second | First |
| Polynesian Show | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drink Tickets (For Adults) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Drink tickets are for adult tickets only. For children and youth, the Silver Package includes 1 non-alcoholic drink ticket, the Gold Package includes 2 non-alcoholic drink tickets and the VIP Package includes 3 non-alcoholic drink tickets.
Seating is usually at round tables that seat 10 guests. Tables are pre-assigned, and you will receive your table number at check-in.
***Drink tickets are for Adult tickets only. For children and youth, the Silver Package includes 1 non-alcoholic drink ticket, the Gold Package includes 2 non-alcoholic drink tickets and the VIP Package includes 3 non-alcoholic drink tickets.
Seating is usually at round tables that seat 10 guests. Tables are pre-assigned and you will receive your table number at check-in.
Activity Notes
Where & When
Check-in for the luau begins at 12:15 pm. The luau starts at 12:30 pm and ends at approximately 3:30 pm.
Free parking is available for all luau guests.
Driving Directions:
Toa Luau is located at Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, HI 96712 (located across from Waimea Bay) View Map
If you decide to hike up to Waimea Falls before the luau starts, please give yourself at least 3 hours before luau check-in to hike and swim.
Same-day admission to the Waimea Valley botanical garden is included. Waimea Valley hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Please note: Waimea Botanical Garden and Falls is closed on Mondays all year except the summer months, which is June to August. Despite this, Monday luaus take place all year round. On Mondays, gates will open 30 minutes prior to check-in time for Toa Luau guests only.
Operating hours for Waimea Botanical Garden and Falls are subject to change and are independent of the luau schedule. If you would like to visit the botanical garden and waterfall prior to the luau and would like to make sure the botanical garden and waterfall are open on the day of your visit, please give us a call to confirm.
Restrictions
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
Special Notes
Waimea Valley admission is included. Prior to the luau festivities, guests can take a walk on a paved path through the botanical garden and walk to Waimea waterfall. The walk is 1.5 miles round trip. If you like to experience the valley without hiking, there is a golf cart shuttle offered at $10 /person roundtrip at the valley entrance.
Operating hours for Waimea Botanical Garden and Falls are subject to change and are independent of the luau schedule. If you would like to visit the botanical garden and waterfall prior to the luau and would like to make sure the botanical garden and waterfall are open on the day of your visit, please give us a call to confirm.
Operation Days
Wednesdays & Fridays (also open Mondays & Thursdays during the peak summer and winter holiday season)
Duration
3.5 hours
Vendor
This activity is operated by Toa Luau.
