Waimea Valley

Waimea Valley Explore Waimea Valley on Oʻahu’s North Shore—lush botanical gardens, an iconic waterfall, Hawaiian history, culture, and natural beauty.
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Waimea Valley is a nature preserve and cultural landmark on Oʻahu’s North Shore, deeply connected to Native Hawaiian history as a traditional puʻuhonua (place of refuge) and a center for cultural learning. Stroll through the 150-acre botanical garden, home to 3,000+ plant species, rare natives, and cultural sites offering hands-on activities from artisan crafts to Hawaiian games. Join a compliment

ary botanical tour or the personalized Kipahele Tour to immerse yourself in Waimea Valley’s history, legends, and scenic views. Refresh under the wailele (waterfall), enjoy dining near the waterfall trail or visitor center, browse local crafts in the gift shop, and end the day with a dinner and a show Toa Luau, featuring ʻumu-cooked dishes, Polynesian dance, music, and interactive cultural experiences. Whether you're seeking a peaceful nature walk, cultural connection, or a relax day outdoors with your family, Waimea Valley welcomes you.

In 1987, Dolly Parton brought her ABC variety series Dolly to Hawaiʻi. The episode, “My Hawaiʻi,” featured many of Hawai...
08/27/2026

In 1987, Dolly Parton brought her ABC variety series Dolly to Hawaiʻi. The episode, “My Hawaiʻi,” featured many of Hawaiʻi’s beloved entertainers and musicians before concluding here in Waimea Valley, where Dolly joined the Honolulu Boys Choir in a moving performance of “How Great Thou Art.”

We are grateful to have these photographs preserving a moment in time when Dolly’s voice became part of the story of this wahi pana, a cherished and storied place.

Rest in aloha, Dolly. May your voice, your generosity, and the joy you shared continue to resonate for generations to come.

For our August 29 Summer Concert at Waimea Valley, we are honored to welcome Hālau i Ka Lima Kuhi Lani, under the direct...
08/26/2026

For our August 29 Summer Concert at Waimea Valley, we are honored to welcome Hālau i Ka Lima Kuhi Lani, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Kalimakuhilani Southard and Christopher "TC" Southard.

Through mele and hula, the hālau carries forward the ʻike and traditions entrusted from one generation to the next. Their performance beautifully reflects the living cultural practices that continue to thrive across Hawaiʻi.

Presented within Waimea Valley, a sacred wahi pana dedicated to the stewardship of Hawaiʻi's cultural and natural heritage, this performance is a celebration of aloha ʻāina, ʻike, and community.

We invite you to join us for an evening where music, hula, and place come together.

Learn more and reserve your place through the link in our bio.

08/24/2026

I Am Waimea Valley. A Wahi Pana on the North Shore of Oʻahu.

Rooted in hoʻokipa, aloha ʻāina, and a deep connection to place, Waimea Valley is a living sanctuary where culture, ʻāina, and community remain deeply intertwined.

Through the voices of our cultural stewards, these words reflect the living legacy of Waimea Valley and our shared responsibility to mālama this wahi pana for generations to come.

E komo mai. Come, listen to the Valley, learn from its stories, and feel its presence.

Moon Walk Series UpdateDue to weather concerns, our August Moon Walk has been canceled. Mahalo for your understanding as...
08/21/2026

Moon Walk Series Update
Due to weather concerns, our August Moon Walk has been canceled. Mahalo for your understanding as we honor the ʻāina and prioritize the safety of our guests, staff, and the wahi pana we are fortunate to care for.

We invite you to join us for our next Moon Walk on September 26 and experience Waimea Valley under the moonlight. Enjoy an evening of ʻike sharing, cultural experiences, and a walk to the waterfall.

Mahalo for continuing to mālama Waimea Valley with us. We look forward to welcoming you back.

A soundtrack to island life. For our August 29 Summer Concert, we're pleased to welcome Norm Thompson.A proud Kahuku Red...
08/21/2026

A soundtrack to island life. For our August 29 Summer Concert, we're pleased to welcome Norm Thompson.

A proud Kahuku Red Raider, Norm has been a beloved voice in Hawaiʻi's music community for decades. From Hawaiian Born to Polynesian People, his songs celebrate the people, places, and spirit that make Hawaiʻi home.

As his music fills Waimea Valley, a cherished wahi pana cared for through generations of stewardship, it becomes part of an evening that celebrates the enduring connection between culture, community, and aloha.
Learn more and reserve your place through the link in our bio.

08/18/2026

Plants can be more than something we grow. They can carry ʻike (knowledge), connection, and generations of relationship with the ʻāina.

Lāʻau lapaʻau, the traditional Hawaiian practice of using plants for healing, is rooted in this relationship and the knowledge passed down through generations.

At Waimea Valley, our Saturday Plant Sale offers an opportunity to learn more about plants connected to lāʻau lapaʻau and bring some of these culturally significant plants into your own home and garden.

Saturday Plant Sale
Every Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM

Spend an evening beneath the moonlight at Waimea Valley, a sacred, living place where culture, ʻāina, and ʻike (knowledg...
08/16/2026

Spend an evening beneath the moonlight at Waimea Valley, a sacred, living place where culture, ʻāina, and ʻike (knowledge) continue to be shared and cared for.

On August 23, join us for Moon Walk and experience the Valley after dark through ʻike sharing, a cultural tour of Kauhale, and a guided walk to the waterfall. It’s an opportunity to slow down, listen, and experience Waimea in a different light.

Before the walk, make an evening of it with Ke Nui Kitchen’s special dinner at the Proud Peacock, featuring chef-crafted, locally sourced dishes, house-smoked meats, fresh produce, and Southern-inspired flavors.

August 23
Dinner | 5:30–7:30 PM
Moon Walk | 8:00–10:00 PM
Moon Walk admission | $10 per person, ages 4+

Dinner and Moon Walk admission are separate. Learn more and reserve your dinner and Moon Walk tickets through the link in our bio.

Two remarkable artists. One unforgettable evening.For our August 29 Summer Concert, we're honored to welcome Herb Ohta, ...
08/14/2026

Two remarkable artists. One unforgettable evening.
For our August 29 Summer Concert, we're honored to welcome Herb Ohta, Jr. and Jon Yamasato.

Together, they bring timeless island music to Waimea Valley, where a shared love for culture, community, and place continues to flourish. Their performance is a celebration of Hawaiʻi's enduring musical traditions.

We invite you to join us for this special evening.

Learn more and reserve your place through the link in our bio.

Twenty years ago, Waimea Valley began a new chapter — a return to Hawaiian stewardship grounded in mālama ʻāina, cultura...
08/13/2026

Twenty years ago, Waimea Valley began a new chapter — a return to Hawaiian stewardship grounded in mālama ʻāina, cultural perpetuation, and a commitment to care for this wahi pana.

As we look back on Pulama and the celebration of Waimea Valley’s 20th Anniversary, we honor the people, stories, and shared dedication that have guided this journey.

May we continue to mālama Waimea Valley for this generation and those yet to come.

We invite you to walk our paths, experience our stories, and discover the continued legacy of Waimea Valley.

08/12/2026

Postcards from Waimea Valley — August edition.

From guests exploring the valley, to ʻalae ʻula moving through their home, and plants swaying gently in the wind, each moment offers a glimpse into the life of this wahi pana.

Rooted in aloha ʻāina and stewardship, Waimea Valley is a living puʻuhonua where culture, nature, and community continue to thrive.

Come explore Waimea Valley and create a few postcards of your own.

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59-864 Kamehameha Highway
Haleiwa, HI
96712

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