Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) is a family-centered cultural tourist attraction and living museum in Laie on the northern shore of Oahu, Hawaii, United States. Records date it to 1963. For a second stop, USS Missouri is 19 mi away.
A museum inside Laie
Kawela Bay is the nearest base
Kawela Bay is 7 miles northwest, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 77–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1963
Polynesian Cultural Center dates from 1963. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) is a family-centered cultural tourist attraction and living museum in Laie on the northern shore of Oahu, Hawaii, United States. The PCC is owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), was dedicated on October 12, 1963, and occupies 42 acres (17 hectares) of land belonging to nearby Brigham Young University–Hawaii (BYU-Hawaii).
The PCC encompasses eight simulated tropical villages where performers demonstrate various arts and crafts from throughout Polynesia. Visitors may also take a free shuttle tour of the university and see the LDS Church's Laie Hawaii Temple and its associated visitors' center.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1963
- Wikipedia readers
- 15K a year
Where to sleep near Polynesian Cultural Center
For a bed close by, look to Urban Honolulu (183) and Kawela Bay (6).
- 1USS Missouri
- 2USS Arizona Memorial
- 3Aloha Stadium
- 4Diamond Head
- 5Waikīkī
- 6National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
- 7USS Bowfin
- 8Pearl Harbor
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Polynesian Cultural Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laie | in town | — | 2 2 hotels | 5,699 | $941K | — |
| Urban Honolulu | 22 mi south | 35 min | 183 170 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 7 hostels | 345,482 | $843K | C+ |
| Kawela Bay 65% vacation homes | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 376 | $913K | — |
| Pupukea | 9 mi west | 15 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 4,679 | $1,436K | — |
| Kailua | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 17 4 hotels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 39,640 | $1,354K | — |
| Punaluu 24% vacation homes | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 2 2 hotels | 950 | $888K | — |
| Haleiwa | 12 mi west | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 RV park | 4,948 | $1,092K | — |
| Kaneohe Base | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 6 3 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 10,919 | $352K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Polynesian Cultural Center
Within 28 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw119 mi MuseumUSS Missouri
219 mi MuseumUSS Arizona Memorial
318 mi Stadium & arenaAloha Stadium
427 mi MountainDiamond Head
526 mi BeachWaikīkī
623 mi LandmarkNational Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
719 mi MuseumUSS Bowfin
819 mi National MemorialPearl Harbor National Memorial1.5M visitors a yearPhoto credits
USS Missouri: Camera Operator: EM2 KENNETH D. MEHL (Released to Public), Public domain · USS Arizona Memorial: DoD photo by: PH3(AW/SW) JAYME PASTORIC, USN, Public domain · Aloha Stadium: This photo was taken and originally uploaded by Bobak to English Wikipedia. Uplo, CC BY 3.0 · Diamond Head: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Waikīkī: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific: Cleared as filed at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Bowfin: Max Smith, Public domain · Pearl Harbor National Memorial: Ash Carter, CC BY 2.0
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A visit to Polynesian Cultural Center: questions
Is Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie?
Yes. It’s inside Laie, HI.
When is the best time to visit Polynesian Cultural Center?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with highs of 77–83°.
What is the closest airport to Polynesian Cultural Center?
Daniel K. Inouye (HNL), about 22 miles away.
Where should I stay near Polynesian Cultural Center?
Urban Honolulu (22 mi, 183 places to stay), Kawela Bay (7 mi, 6 places to stay) and Pupukea (9 mi, 5 places to stay).
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