Sunset Luaus on the Bay Tuesdays and Fridays | Returning June 2025
A San Diego summer tradition on the shores of Mission Bay, the annual Sunset Luaus are a festive celebration of Polynesian food, music, and dances perfect for family and friends. The memorable luau experience includes a lei, Mai Tai, all-you-can-eat buffet, and entertainment. Local luau group Pride of Polynesia provides the authentic island music and dance, featuring hula and fiery torch dancers. Kids can also enjoy activities at the Kids Corner including lei making, festive crafts, luau-themed coloring, and stick-on tattoos.
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Program Schedule
5:30 p.m.
Doors Open for Kahuna VIP Seating (Mai Tai, Appetizer and Lei Greeting)
5:30 p.m.
Live Music, Entertainment, and Kids Activities
6:00 p.m.
Doors Open for all Seating (Mai Tai and Lei Greeting)
6:45 p.m.
Open Buffet
7:30 p.m.
Live Performance by Pride of Polynesia
Upgrade Your Sunset Luau Experience Kahuna VIP Seating
This exclusive Kahuna VIP Seating ticket includes early arrival and check-in to the Sunset Luau, souvenir cup, welcome appetizer and a meet and greet with the Pride of Polynesia performers and reserved seating close to the stage.
Best Luau in California!
It is the best Luau I have attended in California. It made me feel as if I were actually in Hawaii. The dancers were highly skilled, professional, and beautiful, their whole program was outstanding. The food was abundant. They had a good variety of salads, entrees, and desserts. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole luau, the cost is well worth an evening of good food and great entertainment. I would love to return again next year.
August 2023
Highly Recommend Private Luau Experience
I coordinated with the Catamaran to host a private luau and buffet for my company. We got a lot of positive feedback about the event from our guests at the end of the night - many of them were hoping we could do it again next year! I would highly recommend the Catamaran's sunset luau for large, private gatherings.
August 2023
Audience Participation at the Luau!
The musicians were great, and the dancers' costumes were fantastic. The fire dancer was amazing. A very enjoyable evening of food and entertainment. One complimentary Mai Tai and Lei upon entry. The luau experience was worth it. Other folks at our table were returning because they really enjoyed their experience last year. The luau also has audience participation, which is great for young and old.
August 2023
This property is beautiful
My granddaughter and I enjoyed the waterfall, fish, ducks, and parrots. The pool and hot tub were nice and open at night when we wanted to relax. We did the VIP luau and really enjoyed it. The food was amazing, the real flower leis were gorgeous, and the show was entertaining. We were also treated to a Mai Tai drink in a souvenir cup and a non-alcohol drink in a pineapple cup for my granddaughter. We made some special memories together.
August 2023
