Waterfalls near Honolulu, HI
29 waterfalls within 75 miles · 29 with detail pages · 12 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Honolulu, sorted by how far they are. Distances are straight-line; drive times assume average highway-plus-local routes (typically 30% longer than the straight-line miles). For trip planning, treat them as a starting point and verify the actual route in Google Maps.
Always check current access, parking, and seasonal closures with the relevant land manager — state parks, the National Park Service, or the local ranger district — before heading out. Several of these falls are seasonal and may run dry in mid-to-late summer.
Closest waterfalls to Honolulu
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Honolulu
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waikahalulu Falls | — | 1 mi | ~0 min |
| Puehuehu | — | 1 mi | ~0 min |
| Kapena Falls | — | 1 mi | ~0 min |
| Aihualama Falls | — | 4 mi | ~5 min |
| Manoa Falls | — | 4 mi | ~10 min |
| Mānoa Falls | — | 4 mi | ~10 min |
| Lulumahu Falls | — | 5 mi | ~10 min |
| Waikaekua waterfall | — | 5 mi | ~10 min |
| Waipuhia Falls | — | 5 mi | ~10 min |
| Likeke Falls | — | 6 mi | ~10 min |
| Maunawili Falls | 15 ft | 6 mi | ~10 min |
| Sacred Falls | — | 19 mi | ~35 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waimea Falls | — | 25 mi | ~45 min |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waimanu Falls | — | 60 mi | ~1.7 hr |
| Hina Falls | — | 64 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Mo‘oloa Falls | — | 64 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Moʻoloa Falls | — | 64 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Haha Falls | — | 65 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Hāloku Falls | — | 65 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| ‘Olo‘upena Falls | — | 65 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| ʻOloʻupena Falls | — | 65 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Pu‘uka‘ōkū Falls | — | 66 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Puʻukaʻōkū Falls | — | 66 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Wailele Falls | — | 66 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Kahiwa Falls | — | 68 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Pāpalaua Falls | — | 69 mi | ~2.0 hr |
| Hīpuapua Falls | — | 71 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Moa‘ula | — | 71 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Moaʻula | — | 71 mi | ~2.1 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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