Visiting Waimea Canyon Lookout: what to know
- Tickets
- Non-resident entry and parking fees; check DLNR
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Best time
- Early morning, before clouds
- Getting there
- About 1 hour 15 minutes from Līhuʻe via Waimea Canyon Drive
Kauai itineraries with Waimea Canyon Lookout
Waimea Canyon Lookout is on day 4
Day 4 of Kauai in 5 Days
Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe
How Waimea Canyon Lookout fits into a day.- 8:00Waimea Canyon LookoutWaimea Canyon
- 10:00Kalalau LookoutKōkeʻe
- 13:00Lunch in Waimea townWaimea
- 15:00Salt Pond Beach ParkHanapēpē
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Waimea Canyon Lookout FAQs
Is Waimea Canyon open?
Yes, it reopened on 7 November 2026 after Hurricane Lowell. Some trails stay closed, so check DLNR.
Do you have to pay?
Yes, non-residents pay entry and parking fees.
When is the view clearest?
Early morning.
