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Waimea Valley Explore Waimea Valley on Oʻahu’s North Shore—lush botanical gardens, an iconic waterfall, Hawaiian history, culture, and natural beauty.
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Waimea Valley is a nature preserve and cultural landmark on Oʻahu’s North Shore, deeply connected to Native Hawaiian history as a traditional puʻuhonua (place of refuge) and a center for cultural learning. Stroll through the 150-acre botanical garden, home to 3,000+ plant species, rare natives, and cultural sites offering hands-on activities from artisan crafts to Hawaiian games. Join a complimentary botanical tour or the personalized Kipahele Tour to immerse yourself in Waimea Valley’s history, legends, and scenic views. Refresh under the wailele (waterfall), enjoy dining near the waterfall trail or visitor center, browse local crafts in the gift shop, and end the day with a dinner and a show Toa Luau, featuring ʻumu-cooked dishes, Polynesian dance, music, and interactive cultural experiences. Whether you're seeking a peaceful nature walk, cultural connection, or a relax day outdoors with your family, Waimea Valley welcomes you.

10/21/2026

Hōlei (Ochrosia compta), a native Hawaiian plant, is a treasured part of the natural heritage found at Waimea Valley. We are honored to care for these plants and support native forest restoration through the dedicated work of our conservation team.

Through native reforestation, we help care for the ʻāina and preserve Hawaiʻi’s unique ecosystems for future generations.

Interested in contributing to this work? Join our conservation team as a Conservation Technician and be part of the ongoing stewardship of Waimea Valley. Visit our website to learn more and apply.

10/16/2026

We honor Princess Kaʻiulani and the enduring legacy she leaves in the stories, ʻike (knowledge), and history of Hawaiʻi. May we continue to mālama this ʻāina, honor its mana, and carry our kuleana (responsibility) forward with aloha.

Kamaʻāina are welcome to enjoy complimentary admission to Waimea Valley. Please present a valid Hawaiʻi state ID at entry.

10/15/2026

Kilo is the practice of observing the world around us with intention. Throughout Waimea Valley, there is always something to notice, from the changing patterns of leaves and the movement of wai to the birds, plants, and subtle shifts in the environment.

Through kilo, we learn to look closer, recognize patterns, and understand the relationships that connect all living things. It reminds us that learning from ʻāina begins with taking the time to observe.

As you explore Waimea Valley, what will you take a moment to kilo?

10/08/2026

ʻOkakopa has a way of slowing Waimea Valley down. Rain settles on the leaves, mist rests along the mauka, and water moves through the ʻāina once again.

There is mana in these quiet moments, and a reminder of our kuleana to mālama this place. Waimea Valley, held with aloha ʻāina through every season.

10/08/2026

Waimea Valley is more than a place. It is an ʻahupuaʻa, where the uplands meet the sea and the resources of the land sustain life.

From the ridges of Keanaloa, Kalāheʻe, and Kaluahole to the streams of Kamanaui, Kaiwikoʻele, and Elehaha, wai moves through the valley as wai ola, water of life.

To know Waimea is to recognize the relationship between the land, its waters, and the people who care for it.

May we continue to listen, learn, and mālama this wahi pana with aloha ʻāina.

10/01/2026

There is something special about the way light meets water, illuminating the beauty that has always lived within Waimea Valley. Even in the smallest moments, the ʻāina reminds us to slow down, take notice, and appreciate the life that surrounds us.

Every ripple holds a little light. Every moment, a reason to pause.

Experience the natural beauty of Waimea Valley on Oʻahu’s North Shore and take a moment to connect with the ʻāina.

09/28/2026

Waimea Valley is a place of living culture, deep history, and enduring connection to the ʻāina.

We are grateful to welcome those who come to walk its paths, learn from its stories, and experience the Valley with aloha.

May each visit foster a deeper understanding of Hawaiʻi and inspire us all to mālama the ʻāina and honor the legacy carried here.

09/24/2026

Pause and breathe with the wai — the freshwater that gives life to Waimea Valley. Our waterfall is part of the Valley’s living story, where the ʻāina inspires connection, care, and the stewardship we honor. We welcome you with aloha to visit and become part of this living legacy.

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59-864 Kamehameha Highway
Haleiwa, HI
96712

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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+18086387766

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