Waipi‘o (or Waipio) Valley is named after the meandering Wailoa Stream that runs through the valley (wai-piʻo means curved water in the Hawaiian language) and is about one mile wide and six miles deep. Towards the back the valley splits into many ‘fingers’, each one with its own waterfall.

Waipiʻo Valley is a valley located in the Hamakua District of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. "Waipiʻo" means "curved water" in the Hawaiian language. [1] The valley was the capital and permanent residence of many early Hawaiian Aliʻi (chiefs/kings) up until the time of King ʻUmi.

Waipiʻo (Hawaiian pronunciation: [vɐjˈpiʔo]) is a census-designated place (CDP) located on the island of Oʻahu in the City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. In Hawaiian, wai piʻo means "curved water". As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 12,082. The U.S. ZIP Code for Waipiʻo is 96797.

Jan 9, 2025 · Surrounded by towering 4,000-foot cliffs, breathtaking waterfalls, endless lush taro fields, and a gorgeous black sand beach, Waipi’o Valley is one of the most sacred and beautiful places on the Big Island of Hawai’i.

Mar 21, 2025 · Located along the Hamakua Coast on the northeastern coast of the Big Island of Hawai'i, Waipi'o Valley is the largest and southernmost of the seven valleys on the windward side of the Kohala Mountains. Time and nature's elements have carved an unimaginably massive valley filled with deep green-encrusted cliffs cut by plunging waterfalls.

I've visited the Big Island three times in the past 6 years and have gone down to this beach each time. This is considered the steepest, shortest road in the US, average 25% grade, with up to 45% in a few spots, 3/4 mile long switchbacks with 900 ft drop. It …

The Waipio Valley is a stunning scenic destination with a beautiful lookout, an incredible black sand beach, views of waterfalls, and a steep hike for those who venture into the valley.

Located on the Hāmākua Coast, the sacred Waipiʻo Valley was the boyhood home of King Kamehameha I, and an important center for political and religious life in Hawaiʻi. Not only is …

Waipio, the land of Curving Water, is one of the scenic wonders of Hawaii. See waterfalls, rivers, and beaches on an unforgettable shuttle tour. Book now!

The easternmost and largest of the seven windward valleys of Kohala Mountain, Waipi’o is the "Valley of the Kings." Meaning curved water in the Hawaiian language, Waipi’o is a place of indescribable beauty and great historical significance.