Waterfalls near Honolulu

25 named waterfalls within 100 miles of Honolulu, nearest first, with height and directions.

Showing the waterfalls around Honolulu, nearest first. Tap the button to start from where you are instead.

    Waterfall names and positions: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Heights are from OpenStreetMap where a mapper recorded one. Data as of September 2026. Always check the land manager for trail status, closures and parking before you go.

    Waterfalls around Honolulu at a glance

    There are 25 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Honolulu. The nearest is Waikahalulu Falls, about 0.9 mi N in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the east: 18 of the 25. All of them are in Hawaii.

    Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.

    How far you have to drive

    WithinNamed waterfalls
    10 miles of Honolulu10
    25 miles of Honolulu11
    50 miles of Honolulu12
    100 miles of Honolulu25

    Well-known falls within reach of Honolulu

    Manoa Falls (4.6 miENE) is among the best-known waterfalls within 100 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Hawaii.

    The 15 nearest waterfalls to Honolulu

    WaterfallDistanceHeightWhere
    Waikahalulu Falls 0.9 mi N not recorded Hawaii
    Puehuehu 1.0 mi N not recorded Hawaii
    Kapena Falls 1.5 mi NNE not recorded Hawaii
    Aihualama Falls 4.0 mi NE not recorded Hawaii
    Mānoa Falls 4.6 mi ENE not recorded Honolulu County, Hawaii
    Lulumahu Falls 4.8 mi NE not recorded Hawaii
    Waikaekua waterfall 4.8 mi ENE not recorded Hawaii
    Waipuhia Falls 5.2 mi NE not recorded Honolulu County, Hawaii
    Likeke Falls 6.0 mi NE not recorded Hawaii
    Maunawili Falls 6.3 mi ENE 15 ft Hawaii
    Sacred Falls 19 mi N not recorded Honolulu County, Hawaii
    Waimea Falls 25 mi NNW not recorded Honolulu County, Hawaii
    Waimanu Falls 60 mi E not recorded Maui County, Hawaii
    Hina Falls 64 mi ESE not recorded Maui County, Hawaii
    Moʻoloa Falls 64 mi ESE not recorded Maui County, Hawaii

    Counties with the most falls near Honolulu

    Maui County, HI (12) and Honolulu County, HI (4). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.

    Before you go

    The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.

    Waterfalls near other cities: Hilo.

    Waterfalls near Honolulu: common questions

    How many waterfalls are near Honolulu?

    Our map has 25 named waterfalls within 100 miles of Honolulu, 11 of them within 25 miles. The count uses USGS and OpenStreetMap names as of 2026-09-23; unnamed and seasonal falls are extra.

    What is the closest waterfall to Honolulu?

    Waikahalulu Falls, about 0.9 mi N of the city centre in a straight line. The drive is usually longer; use the Directions link in the list above.

    What is the tallest waterfall near Honolulu?

    Among falls with a height recorded in OpenStreetMap, Maunawili Falls at about 15 ft, 6.3 mi ENE of Honolulu. Published heights vary between sources.

    When is the best time to see waterfalls near Honolulu?

    The winter wet season, roughly October to April, brings the strongest flow on the windward sides, but rain falls year round and many falls run in every month.