Hanalei Valley Lookout
A roadside lookout over a green valley patched with taro fields and the river, with mountains behind it where waterfalls cascade down the cliffs.
The Hanalei Valley Lookout is on the roadside opposite the Princeville Shopping Center, overlooking the Hanalei River valley. The river winds through extensive taro fields that look like paddies. This is Hawaii's main taro-growing area, and it is also home to the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge, which protects waterbirds such as the Hawaiian duck. After rain, several waterfalls appear on the mountains behind. You can view the valley from your car. It is free, and it is a must-stop on the way to the North Shore.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hanalei Bay
- ʻAnini Beach
- Lumahaʻi Beach
- Tunnels Beach (Mākua)
- Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
- Limahuli Garden & Preserve
- Kalalau Trail & Keʻe Beach
- Nā Pali Coast