Can you drive to the Kalalau Lookout?
Can you drive to the Kalalau Lookout?
Kalalau Valley is part of the Na Pali Coast and there are no roads to it. The closest you can get to it by car is this overlook. The valley itself is two miles wide and one the widest on Kauai’s west side. To get here, take Highway 50 west from Hanapepe toward Waimea.
Where is the Kalalau Lookout?
Kokee State Park
The Kalalau Lookout is located in Kokee State Park on Kokee Road (Highway 550) at Mile Marker 18 (past Waimea Canyon). Very near the end of the road, the view is well worth the winding trip up the mountain.
How do you get to Kalalau Valley?
The only way to access the valley is either by boat or hiking the 11-mile Kalalau trail – there are no roads or airstrips here and only government helicopters are authorized to land. Most of the year the high surf prevents boats from accessing the shore, which means the only way in is to make the trek by foot.
Can you drive to Kalalau Beach?
Directions: On Kauai’s north shore, drive past Hanalei all the way to the end of Highway 560. Park at Ke’e Beach Park. From here, take the Kalalau Trail to reach Kalalau Beach. It’s an 11-mile hike, one-way.
What is Kalalau Lookout?
Kalalau Lookout isn’t just another Waimea Canyon lookout, as many first-time visitors often believe. It’s a view into the heart of the Kalalau Valley- one of the most-photographed and well-recognized valleys in all of Hawaii.
Today the only way to visit the beach or valley is by the Kalalau Trail as it stretches 11 grueling miles along the Na Pali coastline (see our Kauai trails page). From this vantage point though you can just bask in the view of all that is between you and the blue hues of the Pacific Ocean.
How far in advance should I book my Kalalau Lookout tour?
We recommend booking Kalalau Lookout tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 7 Kalalau Lookout tours on Tripadvisor
