Swimming Holes Near Honolulu
3 swimming holes within 120 miles of Honolulu: Waimea Falls, Waimea Valley Pool, and Kaena Point Tide Pools. The closest is Waimea Falls, about 25 miles away in a straight line. All are waterfall basins. 3 need a hike. 3 have a closure or hazard note on file.
Distances are straight-line miles from Honolulu, not driving distance.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No swimming holes match.
| Name | Water type | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Waterfall basin | Access 0.8 mi hike, paved road | Fee General admission adults $26; seniors 62+ $20; students $20; children 4-12 $18; Hawaii resident/military rates lower. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Waterfall basin | Access 0.8 mi hike, paved road | Fee General admission: Adult $26, Senior 62+ / Student $20, Child ages 4-12 $18 (confirm current rates). Shuttle add-on. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development – | Access 2.5 mi hike, gravel road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (3)
- Waimea Falls: Holly Cheng, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waimea Valley Pool: shanstap, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kaena Point Tide Pools: Marshman at English Wikipedia / Eric Guinther, CC BY-SA 3.0
Common questions
What is the closest swimming hole to Honolulu?
Waimea Falls, about 25 miles away in a straight line.
Are any swimming holes near Honolulu closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Waimea Falls, Waimea Valley Pool, and Kaena Point Tide Pools. Each page has the dated detail.