Waimea Falls is a roughly 45-foot waterfall at the end of a paved 3/4-mile path through the botanical and cultural grounds of Waimea Valley on Oʻahu's North Shore. The valley charges an entry fee, and a lifeguarded swimming pool sits at the base of the falls.
At 45 ft, it stands above roughly 35% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
The falls are fed by Kamananui Stream. You'll find it in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is protected within Waimea Valley (Hiʻipaka LLC, nonprofit).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 1.8 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Haleiwa, the closest town.
When to go: year-round. Like most waterfalls, Waimea Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
