Waimea Valley

Reviews

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  Sidrah Alam

  Apr 4, 2026
  5.0
  Had such a beautiful experience at Waimea Valley. The walk itself is peaceful and incredibly scenic, where you naturally slow down and just take it all in. Every turn felt like a reminder of how much beauty there is when you’re not rushing. And then you reach the waterfall… it’s just absolutely stuhhning. You get to swim there, which made it even more special. It’s 30 feet deep but they give you lifevests. My kids haven’t stopped talking about how cool it was, which pretty much says everything. I was pretty content with all the little special moments along the walk. Spotting rare and endangered plants and wildlife, soaking in the stillness, and just feeling present. It’s one of those places that offers something a little different to everyone yet somehow leaves you feeling both grounded and amazed at the same time.
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  Tiffany Bics Zwolakowski

  Mar 26, 2026
  5.0
  The Waimea Valley experience was absolutely incredible. We arrived early and hiked up to the waterfall. The walk was beautiful and there were stations set up where we could learn about the Polynesian culture and history. We attended the luau and it was so lovely. The performers were exceptional. They did everything from checking us in, teaching us about the culture and then performing. They were so kind and knowledgeable and the master of ceremonies was so entertaining. With the flooding just one week ago, I also want to acknowledge and thank them for how difficult it must have been to clean up and prepare the experience for us after such a tragic event. It speaks volumes of the community here and their love for the people and culture. Thank you for an incredible experience ❤️.
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  Hua Feng Kuan

  Mar 25, 2026
  5.0
  Definitely a must visit for any age group. A gentle hike (if you can call it that), more like mild slope walk. They also have shuttle to take you up or down if you don’t want to walk the path to the waterfall. The botanical garden is of exceptional variety and you can find a placard to identify the species if you’re interested. The waterfall at the end allows for swimming with life vests you can borrow. The water is cold and it can get as deep as 30 feet! On our visit, we saw a wide range of age groups from toddlers too grandparents having a relaxing stroll through nature.
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  Christine Heriat

  Mar 20, 2026
  1.0
  I love the idea of this and the land is beautiful. So why the single star? We were treated horribly by one of the staff members and when we mentioned it to another staff member afterwards we were brushed off. We followed the signs to the bathroom and on the way a woman stopped us and asked (rudely) "Are you with the wedding" and we, totally confused, said no, looking for the bathroom. And she shouted at us for climbing over some barrier that did not exist and invading some wedding. We had followed a cement path, which had a bathroom sign, and no barrier, and told her this, but that led to more shouting. The space was empty, although there were some people moving tables around, but there were no signs marking the space as reserved or private or hosting a wedding. There were, however, signs for the bathroom. We asked again about a bathroom and she shouted even louder that we didn't belong and needed to "get out now" and came toward us, looking like she might explode. She never did give us directions to the bathroom.
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  Sarah I

  Mar 19, 2026
  5.0
  One of the most peaceful, serene destinations on Oahu! Stunning botanical gardens with cultural exhibits and experiences throughout. The highlight of the day was the free admission to the mini hula show. The performers did an amazing job with storytelling and interacting with the audience. It was a very special moment to be a participant in their hula lesson and performance toward the end. Be sure to wear your best shoes because you will get a decent hiking/walking workout in! This trek will work up an appetite as well. The cafe had some yummy options for lunch, especially the Garlic Chili Shrimp 😋. Don’t forget to view the waterfall! If you are a swimmer/love to swim, make your way to the far end of the valley to see the waterfall and take a dip in the pool!

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