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Best Waimea Canyon Lookouts (and What's Open Now)

Our independently-checked shortlist for best lookouts in waimea canyon, kept to the 2 spots that are actually worth your time and confirmed open. Tap any one for its details, or open the app for the live map and today's conditions.

Independently researched, verified open as of 2026-06-13.

1Waimea Canyon State Park lookouts
Waimea / Kokee · $5/person + $10 parking
'Grand Canyon of the Pacific' drive-up lookouts (Pu'u Hinahina, Pu'u O Kila reliably open); $5/person + $10 parking, no reservation.
2Canyon Trail to Waipoo Falls
Kokee / Waimea · Park fee
Moderate ~3.2mi hike to a waterfall with sweeping canyon overlooks; the classic Waimea Canyon hike.
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