Waimea Canyon
The "Grand Canyon of the Pacific": red and green walls a mile wide, and 3,000 feet deep. Mostly a drive, with a good overlook.
- Open
- Open all year, weather permitting
- Price
- Fee for non-residents
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- Kauai, HIGoogle MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- Up Highway 550, from Waimea.
Why Go
Mark Twain is said to have given it the nickname, though the story can't be proved. Waimea Canyon Lookout is the main stop, and Pu'u Hinahina has views all the way to Ni'ihau. Out-of-state visitors pay an entry and parking fee.
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