Kalalau Lookout

Kalalau Lookout is a viewpoint in the west of the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaiʻi, at mile 18 of Kōkeʻe Road, near the end of the road. Lonely Planet describes the view over Kalalau Valley with its steep green walls and the ocean beyond. Another article by the guide puts the lookout at 4,000 feet (about 1,200 m).

Above the parking lot you will notice a spherical "golf ball" installation owned by the Pacific Missile Range. According to Lonely Planet the views are usually clearest in the early morning. If clouds fill the valley, patience pays off: the mist can lift to reveal waterfalls and rainbows. After rain it often clears too, though clear days give the best view.

You can combine this stop with Waimea Canyon Lookout further down the road. Check the weather and access beforehand.