Kalalau Lookout & Puʻu o Kila
Kalalau Lookout
A viewpoint at the end of the Kōkeʻe road, about 1,200 m up, overlooking Kalalau Valley, the largest valley on the Nā Pali Coast, which runs down to the sea.
The Kalalau Lookout sits at the end of the road in Kōkeʻe State Park, at about 1,200 m. From here you can view the whole Kalalau Valley, with green ridges lined up like blades stretching out to the sea. It is the most spectacular place to see the Nā Pali Coast from land. About 1.6 km further on, the Puʻu o Kila Lookout offers a wider view and is the starting point of the Pihea Trail. The summit is often wrapped in cloud, but it usually clears after waiting ten minutes or so. After Hurricane Lowell in September 2026, access was temporarily closed, so check official notices before you travel.
Opening hours
Daily, daytime
Nearby sights
- Nā Pali Coast
- Kōkeʻe State Park
- Waimea Canyon Lookout
- Kalalau Trail & Keʻe Beach
- Limahuli Garden & Preserve
- Tunnels Beach (Mākua)
- Polihale State Park
- Lumahaʻi Beach