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Waimea Canyon

Koke'e Road (highway 552), Kauai, Hawaii 96752
Description: Dubbed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific by Mark Twain, this ten-mile long canyon weaves through the west side of Kauai, a host of colorful strata peppered with vegetation and the occasional waterfall. The canyon is easily...Read More
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Waimea Canyon Reviews

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Stunning

  • 4 out of 5 stars by gapkid70 from Charlotte, North Carolina
  • April 21, 2025
Quote: The Waimea Canyon was definitely gorgeous -- especially from the helicopter tour -- but we had just visited the Grand Canyon in AZ a couple of years before, so it wasn't as fascinating for us to see Waimea Canyon. However, if you're staying on... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

Little Grand Canyon

Quote: We visited Kauai a little over a year ago. One of the must do's was a trip to the Waimea Canyon, as recommended by the tour books.While it was beautiful and very colorful, it was quite the trip from the North end of the island. Took us a long time... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

Waimea Canyon

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Hisfollower from San Jose, California
  • February 22, 2025
Quote: God's wonderful creation. We hiked to the falls it was so awe inspiring. Wear good tennis shoes or hiking shoes. Even though it was not a clear day we could see so much of the canyon at all the vantage points. On our hike we came out on top of the... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

From journal Kev & Julies Travel

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Waimea Canyon

  • 5 out of 5 stars by creekland from East Berlin, Pennsylvania
  • April 26, 2025
Quote: This is a NOT to be missed spectacular area of Kauai. This canyon was dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" by Mark Twain, and one look lets you know why. They definitely do look eerily similar. The layers, colors, and waterfalls are simply... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

From journal Hawaii Vacation - Week 1 - The Garden Isle of Kauai

Waimea Canyon State Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by prissykay from Charleston, West Virginia
  • January 28, 2025
Quote: There are several overlooks as you drive up to the main overlook of the canyon. It is referred to as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. The main overlook has a paved path that is wheelchair accessible. In the distance, a waterfall can be seen coming... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

From journal Island Hopping in Hawaii

Waimea Canyon

  • 5 out of 5 stars by wauhob3 from Valparaiso, Indiana
  • April 24, 2025
Quote: We drove to Waimea Canyon from the south side, which took about 45 minute. It was a fun drive, even though it was twisty because there are ample shoulders. There are many scenic overlooks with breathtaking views. It doesn't even look real, and it's... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

From journal Kauai

Day 7 - Waimea Canyon Lookout

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ext212 from New York, New York
  • August 7, 2025
Quote: Waimea Canyon LookoutDriving to the South Shore to begin our Nualolo-Awa'awapuhi hike [see separate entry], we saw one of Mother Nature's most beautiful creations: Waimea Canyon. We vowed to return to make an appropriate visit. Once an ancient... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

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Waimea Canyon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MegD from Gales Ferry, Connecticut
  • June 10, 2025
Quote: Awesome. I saw this before I went to the Grand Canyon, so I was pretty impressed at the time. Although not as the one in Arizona, still nothing compares in my mind to walking down the path a short way at the top and looking down into the NaPali... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

From journal Kauai Dream Vacation

Waimea Canyon Trip

Quote: Stop at the Waimea outlook for your first awesome viewpoint. Then stop at the Puuhinahina Overlook to see the island of Niihau on one side and Waimea Canyon on the other side from 3500 feet. From there, head toward Koke'e State Park. Don't... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

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Waimea Canyon

  • 5 out of 5 stars by greenrs329 from Westfield, Indiana
  • February 26, 2025
Quote: This natural formation is so amazing that I can't even accurately describe it. I have been to the Grand Canyon many times and loved it, but this is so much more amazing. The rock formations and colors are fabulous, and the lushness of the... Read the full Waimea Canyon review

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