Viewpoint · Kōkeʻe, Kauai

Kalalau Lookout

Kalalau Lookout
Photo: Paxson Woelber, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The lookout sits about 4,000 feet above the sea. Cloud often fills the valley, so patience helps.

Updated November 11, 2026On day 4 of Kauai in 5 Days

Visiting Kalalau Lookout: what to know

Tickets
Included with state park fees; check DLNR
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Before 10:00
Getting there
At the end of Kōkeʻe Road

Kauai itineraries with Kalalau Lookout

Day 4 of Kauai in 5 Days

Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe

How Kalalau Lookout fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Waimea Canyon LookoutWaimea Canyon
  2. 10:00Kalalau LookoutKōkeʻe
  3. 13:00Lunch in Waimea townWaimea
  4. 15:00Salt Pond Beach ParkHanapēpē
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Kalalau Lookout FAQs

Is Kalalau Lookout often cloudy?

Yes. Go early or wait for gaps.

Is it far from Waimea Canyon Lookout?

About 20 minutes by car.

Is it cold?

It can be cool; bring a layer.

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