Waipio

Waipio Valley is located along the Hamakua Coast on the northeastern side of the Big Island of Hawai'i and is the largest and southernmost of the seven valleys on the windward side of the Kohala Mountains. There is a beautiful black sand beach that can be accessed via 4-wheel drive vehicles or a great walk through tropical forests. On either side of the valley are cliffs reaching almost 2000 feet with numerous cascading waterfalls.

Waipio Valley Lookout has an incredible view of the valley, a series of mountains in the distance, and a view of the sparkling black sand beach.