Viewpoint · North Kohala, Big Island

Pololū Valley Lookout

Pololū Valley Lookout
Photo: zak11527, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The lookout faces sea cliffs along the north coast. A steep trail goes down to the beach, but it is rough and can be muddy.

Updated November 11, 2026On day 5 of Big Island in 5 Days

Visiting Pololū Valley Lookout: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
30 minutes to 2 hours
Best time
Late afternoon
Getting there
End of Highway 270 past Hāwī

Big Island itineraries with Pololū Valley Lookout

Day 5 of Big Island in 5 Days

Hilo and the Kohala coast

How Pololū Valley Lookout fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Rainbow FallsHilo
  2. 9:30Liliʻuokalani GardensHilo
  3. 11:00Hilo Farmers MarketDowntown Hilo
  4. 13:30Drive to North Kohala (about 2 hours)Kohala
  5. 16:00Pololū Valley LookoutNorth Kohala
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Pololū Valley Lookout FAQs

Is the Pololū trail hard?

It is steep and slippery when wet.

Is there parking?

Limited; follow posted rules.

Can you swim at the beach?

Currents are dangerous; swimming is not advised.

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