Kalalau Lookout
Kalalau Lookout General Description
Kalalau Lookout is one of our favorite lookouts on the entire island of Kauai. It's easily accessible, offers incredible views of Kalalau Valley, and has facilities for visitors exploring Kokee State Park. Kalalau Valley is the largest valley on the island at two miles wide, and up until 1919, it was actually inhabited by local Kauaians. Today it's inhabited only by hikers who have "extended" their hike and visit along Kalalu trail. Located at 4,000' Kalalau Valley lookout is the highest elevation you can reach by car on the island of Kauai. If you love the views of Kalalau at this lookout, the next lookout, Puu o Kila, is also an amazing overlook for the valley.
Location: West Kauai Detailed Map: Detailed Kalalau Lookout Map
On the Kauai Map
Take Highway 50 west from Hanapepe toward Waimea. Turn right on Waimea Canyon Road just after Mile Marker #23. Kalalau Lookout is located near the end of the road at Mile Marker #18.
Kauai Guide Tips & Advice
The valley and surrounding coast have served as the backdrop for countless films including King Kong (the original), Mighty Joe Young, Jurassic Park, and Six Days Seven Nights.
The best time to view the valley is before 11 am, as clouds are constantly moving in and out of the valley and are especially thick in the afternoon and evening. However, you also don’t want to get there too early because the valley won’t have full sun on it until around 8 AM most mornings (seasonal changes apply of course). If there are clouds in the valley when you arrive, wait a while as they may dissapate and/or rise out of the valley.
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