Waimea Falls

This area used to be an adventure park where you could see cliff-diving shows, ride ATVs and trams and go kayaking. It was shut down and turned over to the Audubon Society in 2003 which turned it into a botanical garden.

You can still take a dip at the 40-foot Waimea Falls though - when it's flowing. It's a 3.5-mile hike to the falls where changing rooms and a lifeguard await. Make sure to bring plenty of bug spray. The mosquitoes are deadly.

The valley is open from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. except Christmas and New Year's Day. Tickets are $8, $5 for children 4-12 and $2 to park.

Take H1 west bound to H2 heading to the North Shore. Take the Wahiawa Exit and get on Kamehameha Highway. Turn right into the Park just past the Waimea Bay Beach Park.

Location: Waimea Falls is located in the North Shore Region