Waimea Canyon State Park

"The ride to Waimea Canyon was phenomenal! It is best to not be in a rush to cram it all in. There are many stops along the way to take in the multi-colored peaks and valleys. Well worth the trip."

"We drove throughout the park and stopped at several lookout points. There are several trail options to hike. Make sure to bring water, snacks and a hat. There was little to no shade and not only a couple areas with restrooms. The views of the canyon were breathtaking. Learning the history of how the canyon formed about 4 million years ago was pretty neat. All of the lava rock you see has weathered from original black to it's reddish dirt color over time. Visibility was not great on day one. It was rainy and the canyon was blocked with large clouds. Day two, the weather was in our favor. So definitely do a weather check before visiting."

"Totally took me by surprise! What a beautiful Canyon. I loved the contrast of the red rocks and the green plants and trees. So many waterfalls. The lookout is great and has wheelchair access and bathrooms"

"We did the drive right to the top of this amazing state park. The views of this Canyon from all of the outlook points are absolutely amazing. Pictures can do this place no justice. In fact, I would consider this as nice if not nicer than the Grand Canyon. So if you’re thinking about doing this, check your weather and do it when you know it’s going to be fairly clear with little rain. I’ll let you know that at the very top there were some fairly large potholes which made the drive difficult in a sports car, but in a sport, utility or any other vehicle, it would be fine."

"My family visited Waimea Canyon in early November in 2023. The place was spectacular, the deep jagged cliffs and drop offs with the dirt giving an orange hue. We also saw some birds flying freely across the region. When my family and I visited, we spotted a waterfall, keep in mind it is not really visible depending on what season it is. It is a must see for everyone. The route there also has plenty other lookouts giving you views of the canyon. There are also many trails throughout the area which allows you to venture deeper into the canyon. I highly recommend taking one of them. The entry fee is somewhat cheap, being free if you are a resident in Hawaii. There are many chickens throughout the parking lot. The staff there were also kind and helpful too. Keep in mind, there is not much shade at the lookout so it is best to put on sunscreen and beware that it is somewhat crowded at the lookout with parking spots being limited. Overall, I highly recommend visiting this place."