Paradise Cove Closing

[Psymonds]

Didn't see this posted anywhere but it looks like the Paradise Cove Luau is closing.

link to news

looks like end of year:

But on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2025, the luau is set to shut its doors after 47 years of operation.

 

[WinterSolider]

Yep there's a new development coming to the area with shops restaurants, a new outdoor amphitheater, etc.

https://g70.design/plans-progress-for-135-6m-redevelopment-of-paradise-cove-in-west-oahu/

 

[hardcorestitch]

Didn't see this posted anywhere but it looks like the Paradise Cove Luau is closing.

link to news

looks like end of year:

Condolences to all the Ohana that worked there. Never good to see any local business go like that.

 

[J-Dog]

Is this confirmed this time? Because this was supposed to happen last year, but turned out either it was bad info - or maybe it was just delayed?

 

[WinterSolider]

Condolences to all the Ohana that worked there. Never good to see any local business go like that.

By all accounts, the new development will employ more folks than Paradise Cove did. But maybe that's just developer-speak and I know Hawaii residents are skeptical of developers.

 

[Carouselofplanning]

Is this confirmed this time? Because this was supposed to happen last year, but turned out either it was bad info - or maybe it was just delayed?

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/...nd-iconic-visitor-destination/?outputType=amp

Confirmed. This article indicates employees were given 60 days notice at the end of October. Closing at the end of 2025.

 

[hardcorestitch]

Noooooooooo!

 

[Carouselofplanning]

Noooooooooo!

I know - if you look at their website they stop offering reservations on 12/31. And there are still tickets for that one - probably going to be a very emotional luau. The last luau. When can you say you’ve been to a last one?

I hope whatever comes of that land is good for the area.

 

[J-Dog]

I know - if you look at their website they stop offering reservations on 12/31. And there are still tickets for that one - probably going to be a very emotional luau. The last luau. When can you say you’ve been to a last one?

I hope whatever comes of that land is good for the area.

The new plans sound kinda Disney Springs-ish, from what I've heard. Maybe with a little Hawaiian culture thrown in.

 

[Mzznlink]

News of the closing is why we chose to go last September. That and it was a short walk from Aulani.

 

[hardcorestitch]

The new plans sound kinda Disney Springs-ish, from what I've heard. Maybe with a little Hawaiian culture thrown in.

Hopefully it won’t be a chain laden plan… aside from Disney stuff of course…

 

[AstroBlasters]

There will be a Duke’s!

 

[FLCA026]

We were just there and they already have started construction on the property.

 

[hardcorestitch]

We were just there and they already have started construction on the property.

Nice try… but it won’t be the same

 

[FLCA026]

Nice try… but it won’t be the same

I agree. We went to Paradise Cove years ago.

 

[hardcorestitch]

I agree. We went to Paradise Cove years ago.

I checked the Duke’s website… they don’t have the hula or other shenanigans that the other place had… just the live music.

 

[AstroBlasters]

I checked the Duke’s website… they don’t have the hula or other shenanigans that the other place had… just the live music.

I’ll still take a walkable Duke’s with live music.

 

[J-Dog]

I’ll still take a walkable Duke’s with live music.

Same.

 

[FLCA026]

I’ll still take a walkable Duke’s with live music.

Here is one of the articles about it.

• The site will be redeveloped into “The Cove,” a multi‑use cultural and entertainment hub blending food, shopping, performance, and heritage experiences.
• The vision for The Cove includes authentic Native Hawaiian cultural storytelling — featuring shows like the theatrical luau Kaula Luau focused on local narratives and traditions.
• An oceanfront amphitheater/performance venue will be a central space for cultural performances, hula, mele, fire‑knife dancing, and other traditional arts.
• New restaurants and retail spaces will showcase local cuisine and Hawai‘i‑made goods, activating the space throughout the day.
• Plans are underway to reduce the amphitheater capacity to create a more intimate experience and lower visitor impact on the shoreline.
• The redevelopment aims to be a community gathering place for both kama‘āina (locals) and visitors, honoring Hawaiian culture while offering modern amenities.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Here is one of the articles about it.

• The site will be redeveloped into “The Cove,” a multi‑use cultural and entertainment hub blending food, shopping, performance, and heritage experiences.
• The vision for The Cove includes authentic Native Hawaiian cultural storytelling — featuring shows like the theatrical luau Kaula Luau focused on local narratives and traditions.
• An oceanfront amphitheater/performance venue will be a central space for cultural performances, hula, mele, fire‑knife dancing, and other traditional arts.
• New restaurants and retail spaces will showcase local cuisine and Hawai‘i‑made goods, activating the space throughout the day.
• Plans are underway to reduce the amphitheater capacity to create a more intimate experience and lower visitor impact on the shoreline.
• The redevelopment aims to be a community gathering place for both kama‘āina (locals) and visitors, honoring Hawaiian culture while offering modern amenities.

If they are going to build another resort next to Aulani and have this then that is a lot of activity over the next few years….