Waimea Valley

A garden walk that ends at a swimmable waterfall

⚠ Swimming depends on daily conditions

Hours: Seasonal: generally 9am-4pm (to 5pm in summer); closed Mondays at some times of year
Tickets: Adults about $26, children 4-12 about $18
Address: Off Kamehameha Highway, across from Waimea Bay

A paved path of about 1.2 km runs from the gate to the falls, lined with native Hawaiian plants and old stone sites. Peacocks like to block the way. At the end a waterfall drops into a pool, and when the lifeguards say yes you can swim in a free life jacket. After heavy rain or poor water quality, swimming is shut.