Waimea Canyon

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Waimea Canyon
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“Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, is a large canyon, approximately ten miles (16 km) long and up to 3,000 feet (910 m) deep, located on the western side of Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands of the United States. Waimea is Hawaiian for "reddish water", a reference to the…”
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The "Grand Canyon of the Pacific", 14 miles long and 3600ft deep.

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  • Waimea CanyonSightThe "Grand Canyon of the Pacific", 14 miles long and 3600ft deep.
  • Kōkeʻe State ParkNature reserveBoasts 45 miles of hiking trails and a restaurant.
  • Kōkeʻe LodgeRestaurantRestaurant located within Kōkeʻe State Park.
  • Kauaʻi Coffee Co.CaféLargest coffee farm in the US with free walking tours.
  • DJ’s Box LunchRestaurant
  • Elsewhere
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  • Makapuʻu LighthouseTrailHonolulu, United StatesPaved 2-mile trek along rugged coastline with sweeping ocean views.
  • Electric BeachSightHonolulu, United StatesWarm waters teeming with marine life, recommended for stronger swimmers.
  • HaleakalāSightMaui, United StatesWitness sunrise or sunset from the 10,023-ft summit.
  • Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkSightHawaiʻi Island, United StatesView Kīlauea's episodic summit eruption from park lookouts.
  • Greenwell FarmsSightHawaiʻi Island, United StatesOne of the oldest Kona coffee farms, offers free tours and tastings.
  • Capitol ModernMuseumHonolulu, United StatesFree museum in Downtown Honolulu, formerly Hawaiʻi State Art Museum.
  • Bishop MuseumMuseumHonolulu, United StatesHouses Hawaiian objects, royal heirlooms, and natural history specimens.
  • Duke Kahanamoku BeachSightWaikiki, United StatesRecommended spot for best views of Friday night fireworks.
  • The BranchesPlaceMaui, United StatesOutdoor music venue under a banyan tree at Royal Lahaina Resort.
  • Rainbow Drive-InRestaurantHonolulu, United StatesServes loaded plates of teriyaki beef, shoyu chicken, hamburger steak.
  • Tin RoofRestaurantMaui, United StatesDishes include mochiko chicken, poke bowl, and pork belly.
  • FarmLovers MarketsMarketHonolulu, United StatesFarmers market to buy fresh local goodies and artisan products.
  • Sheraton Waikīkī Beach ResortHotelWaikiki, United StatesGuest room prices vary significantly by season.
  • Honu Waikīkī by ALOHHotelWaikiki, United StatesSlightly outside Waikīkī bustle, walking distance to beach and shopping.
  • Aloha Surf HostelHostelPāiʻa, United StatesIn Pāiʻa, offers free daily tours and pancake breakfast.
  • Hawaiian Style CafeRestaurantHawaiʻi Island, United States
  • Kawamoto StoreRestaurantHawaiʻi Island, United States
  • Fukuya DeliRestaurantHonolulu, United States
  • Honokowai Okazuya & DeliRestaurantMaui, United States
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