📸 ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls View | Kauai, Hawaii
📝 My Story
Another beautiful waterfall stop during our Kauai journey was ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls.
This is one of the island’s most easily accessible major waterfalls — no hiking required!
We simply pulled off into the parking lot, walked a few steps to the overlook, and were immediately rewarded with sweeping views of the 151-foot waterfall cascading down into a hidden pool surrounded by lush greenery.
The beauty and accessibility make it a must-visit if you're exploring the east side of Kauai.
🌎 Location
📌 Quick Info
🏙️ City: Wailua, Kauai
🅿️ Parking: Free parking lot directly next to overlook
🚻 Bathrooms: Not available on site
🚲 Bike Rentals: Not applicable
🧭 Travel Tip: Visit earlier in the day to avoid crowds
📸 Photographer’s Note: Bring a zoom lens to capture the waterfall closely from the viewing area
🛐 Etiquette: Respect barriers — do not climb over for closer views (it's dangerous)
🕰️ Best Time to Explore: Morning to mid-day for better light (afternoon can be hazy)
♿ Accessibility: Yes — paved and wheelchair accessible to main overlook
💡 Pro Tip
Across the street, there's a path that leads to another beautiful view overlooking the Wailua River — don’t miss it while you're here!
📸 Photography Tip
Use a zoom lens or camera with optical zoom to get a tighter shot of the falls.
If you have a tripod, use a slower shutter speed for a dreamy "silky" waterfall effect — even from a distance!
🎉 Fun Fact
ʻŌpaekaʻa translates to “rolling shrimp” — a reference to the freshwater shrimp that were once abundant in the stream feeding the falls.
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