Panorama of Waimea Canyon, Kauai.

Waimea Canyon & the Westside

This is the edge of the world. And everything from the people to the food to the landscape is somehow more wild, more uncharted than on the rest of the island. You won't find many top-notch resorts or restaurants, but you will get a genuine broad-grinned spirit that is proud, authentic and directly Hawaiian.

Attractions

Must-see attractions for your itinerary

  • View of the Napali Coast, Pu'u O Kila overlook, Waimea Canyon State Park, Koke'e State Park, Kauai, Hawaii

    Kokeʻe State Park

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    Besides the two Na Pali lookouts at the end of the paved highway, Koke‘e State Park is the starting point for almost 50 miles of outstanding hiking trails…

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    Waimea Canyon Drive

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    This magnificent scenic drive traces the entire length of Waimea Canyon’s western rim and continues into Kokeʻe State Park, climbing 19 miles from the…

  • Puu O Kila Lookout on the Napali Coast, Waimea Canyon State Park, Kauai, Hawaii; Shutterstock ID 1221867661; purchase_order: 65050; job: ; client: ; other: 1221867661

    Puʻu o Kila Lookout

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    A mile beyond the Kalalau Lookout, the paved park road dead-ends at the Pu‘u o Kila Lookout. The views of Kalalau Valley, plummeting 4000ft below, are…

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    Waimea Canyon State Park

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    Of all Kaua‘i’s wonders, none can touch Waimea Canyon for grandeur. Few would expect the island to hold such a gargantuan abyss of lava rock; popularly…

  • Valley and ocean below from Kalalau Lookout.

    Kalalau Lookout

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    Shortly before the end of the highway, the Kalalau Lookout commands a fabulous overview of Kalalau Valley, sweeping around its towering green-swathed…

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