Waimea Valley Pool
- Hike
- 0.75 mi each way
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Entry fee: General admission: Adult $26, Senior 62+ / Student $20, Child ages 4-12 $18 (confirm current rates). Waimea Valley Pool is a waterfall basin on Waihi Falls / Waimea Stream in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
Closures and warnings
Swimming opens only when lifeguards deem conditions safe (decision daily at 9 a.m.). Water can rise quickly; follow lifeguard instructions. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
|---|
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Waterfall basin |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Lifeguards | Year-round when Valley is open and conditions allow; call (808) 638-7766 for status |
Access
| Hike | 0.75 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Road | Paved |
| Road note | 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleʻiwa; paved path through the valley gardens to the falls. |
| Parking | Free on-site parking |
| Fee | General admission: Adult $26, Senior 62+ / Student $20, Child ages 4-12 $18 (confirm current rates). Shuttle add-on. |
| Hours | Monday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (hours vary seasonally); closed Christmas and New Year's Day |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Wheelchair access | Fully paved path; stroller and wheelchair accessible. |
| Managed by | Waimea Valley (Hiʻipaka LLC botanical garden and cultural preserve) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Showers | Yes |
| Note | Changing rooms, lockers, and free life jackets at the falls when swimming is open. |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Waimea Valley Pool open?
Swimming opens only when lifeguards deem conditions safe (decision daily at 9 a.m.). Water can rise quickly; follow lifeguard instructions. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Monday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (hours vary seasonally); closed Christmas and New Year's Day.
Can you swim at Waimea Valley Pool?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Waimea Valley Pool. Lifeguards: Year-round when Valley is open and conditions allow; call (808) 638-7766 for status.
How long is the hike to Waimea Valley Pool?
It's a 0.75 mi hike each way. The road in is paved. 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleʻiwa; paved path through the valley gardens to the falls. Parking: Free on-site parking.
Do you need a reservation for Waimea Valley Pool?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Waimea Valley Pool?
The fee is General admission: Adult $26, Senior 62+ / Student $20, Child ages 4-12 $18 (confirm current rates). Shuttle add-on.
Is Waimea Valley Pool clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Waimea Valley Pool.
What facilities are at Waimea Valley Pool?
Restrooms and showers. Changing rooms, lockers, and free life jackets at the falls when swimming is open.
Nearby
Public land
Just outside: Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau State Monument (0.1 mi) .
Sources
5
- https://www.waimeavalley.net/admission (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee / hours)
- https://www.waimeavalley.net/waterfall (accessed September 28, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / lifeguardSeason / life jackets required, manager / clothing swimsuit)
- https://hawaii.com/blog/waimea-valley-oahu (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hikeDistanceMi / wheelchairAccess / parking free)
- https://www.waimeavalley.net/visitor-tips (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hazardNote / amenities)
- https://www.hawaii-guide.com/oahu/hiking-trails/waimea-falls (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterbodyName / waterfall pool context)