Waimea Valley Waterfall

The sacred Waimea Valley, in Haleiwa, HI, is at the center of ancient Hawaiian history. This 1,875-acre park holds many historic archaeological sites, a world-class botanical garden, and a 45-foot waterfall—all while serving as a wildlife refuge for many of Hawaii’s endangered animals...

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59-864 Kamehameha Hwy Hale‘iwa , HI 96712 United States

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Alfa

The hike to the waterfall seems longer than 3/4 of a mile, but it's worth the view , both along the way and at the waterfall . Also, the water stays cold.

Nizam Bashir

Swimming up to the waterfall is a cinch. But getting that perfect pose on the rocks is a little tricky. Best place to stand and pose for the camera is that flat rock at the centre of the waterfall .

Amanda Saldivar

Go see the hybrid hibiscus section, its off to the other side if the river from the parking lot . Its amazing, waterfall is pretty, didn't swim because I had a cut. Garden is beautiful, bring a camera .

JH H-D

You can swim , but make sure you get a vest from the lifeguards. Tip them!!!

Victor Nazareth

Other than Leptospirosis bacteria , the pool area has lots of slippery rocks that you can't see. Be careful entering and exiting, otherwise you can easily injure yourself.

Kenny Bruner

Take the time to explore the side paths, most of the cool plants and sights are off the main road to the falls.

Jan Rosenberg

Quite small waterfall , but if you like you can swim into it.

Paul Reeves

We enjoyed the entire experience. Slow beautiful stroll through a botanical garden .

Eric Lindvall

A great hike and a nice waterfall at the end.

Jon Darveau

Waterfall itself a bit underwhelming, but the hike is worth it. Dont get the shuttles unless you really need them, you will miss so much

Cil Felps

The park closes at 6pm, but the water fall closes at 5pm!!!

M.

Definitely do the moon walk if you can. It's truly amazing.

Sean Millikan

Leptospirosis bacteria may be present in the water. Do not drink the water and keep water out of open wounds (including small scratches) and eyes.

Chris Cochran

Well worth the short hike to the waterfalls

Si Wei

Waterfall is quite small..

Nate Lawler

Beautiful paved hike to falls

Stephen Z

Refreshing, life jackets , beautiful, flowers

Scott Thorn

Good nature hike

Fouad Eskander

Not accessible whatsoever ever it was very disappointing after the long hike

Keone Williams

Not worth it! Can't jump into the pond below and you have to wear a life preserver.

Ricardo Jerez

Meh.... ok to go, but I wouldn't swim there.

heartwood hale

not worth the admission price or the walk.

Ben Dawson

Overpriced, underwhelmed.

King Art Collective

Meh. Don't waste your time/money.

Алексей Григорьев

Однояоусный водопад в конце асфальтированной дороги длинной 2 км. Не боящиеся лептороспироза могут купаться. Вход 17 баксов.

Sandra Quintero

Muy lindo el lugar... Se camina 1 km para llegar a la cascada , deli mientras se ve el paisaje .

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Amazing Gardens with epic waterfall swimming at the end! - Devin Nee

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Beautiful sandy beach. The swimming is usually good although there is a steep drop off making bodysurfing a little painful (but still doable) - Ella B.