Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside

Nu'uanu Pali offers a free and breathtaking view of the windward side of Oahu! We were lucky to be there on a clear and sunny day when visibility was great! I highly recommend a quick stop for photos to anyone visiting Oahu. A nearby parking lot and a wide ramp makes the lookout so accessible.

I love going to the Pali lookout. It's a beautiful view. Last time I was there, they have machines to pay for parking. It's windy there so wear clothing that won't blow up your skirt or wind breakers that will blow away like a parachute. I'm of course not exaggerating. Just imagine how windy it is. There is security or a police that monitors the area. It is a beautiful look out. Lots of parking and beautiful views. Bring a camera or use your camera phone. It will be a great photo opportunity.

The Pali Highway lookout was the first stop that we made during my Majestic Circle Island Tour. At the beginning of the tour we were provided an illustrated map highlighting our stops - everything sounded great so I had sort of high expectations for the lookout.Because I was with a tour group parking was no issue - we didn't stay here long but just enough that I was able to get some amazing views of Oahu. There are two tiers you can lookout from and a few access points so that you can get multiple angles. There's a whole lot of green, and the combination of the sun peeking out with the clouds really made for some picturesque views - I was snapping away.This isn't a place to stay for too long - it's not big and from what I saw there was only one main lookout point. That being said, if you're looking to get some great views and photos (plenty for the Instagram crowd), it's definitely worth it to make a stop here.

We enjoyed our little side trip to the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout for a few different reasons.We were coming back from visiting a a Botanical Gardens on the Windward side and thought we'd check it out. Took the exit which took us through a lush forested road. Being locals we are not charged for parking, a nice perk that saved us 7.00.Upon arrival it was very windy. Hard to describe why the wind is a part of the attraction to this Historic sight but it is.Walking up to the lookout you will see multiple signs providing infortion about this location. The wind is double the normal strength as other areas of the island sometimes reaching speeds of 70 miles. It's created by trade winds blowing between mountains creating a natural wind tunnel that hits the side of the cliffs and heads to the lookout. It's a very unique experience. Aside from the wind fun, there is information about the Hawaiian battle fought here by King Kamehameha's warriors to unite the Hawaii islands. Their opposition lost their life being pushed back over the 900 foot cliffs during the battle.While viewing the stunning views below one wouldn't think of the loss of life in the location which also included a world II plane that crashed near by. I think some might say the location is haunted.There also hiking trails near by, although I would go on a less windy day than what we experienced.I would highly recommend a quick drive up here when vacationing in O'ahu.

Wednesday, 3/02/2021 - Stopped by Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside to check out the beautiful view. We stopped only for a quick photo and a quick look out. There is paid parking. Next time we'll explore this area. Located at Honolulu, HI 96817.

Great spot to check out if you go to the other side of Oahu. You get to experience high speed winds while getting a good view of the island. The view changes depending on the weather. There were also some wildlife on the lookout.

The views on Oahu are too good. You just stop by. There's plenty of parking. Bring a jacket because the wind can get strong. Enjoy the view :)

I swear, every time I visit Oahu, I come here at least once. Sometimes twice.Brings back childhood memories I guess.Majestic views of the windward side of the island and the valley below.Don't run over any chickens when you're visiting here.$3 for parking.

On our last day in Hawaii, my fiancé and I met up with friends that suggested a hike near Pali Puka. The actual hike will be in a separate review (we ended up doing Pali Notches) but for a few minutes, we enjoyed the view of the lookout point.It was a pain to get to Pali Puka because of the amount of construction at the time. Fortunately we arrived so early in the morning that there was no one else in the parking lot. It got insanely busy later, and there's not much other parking nearby. What baffled me was having to pay for parking if you're not a Hawaii resident. It's not like they even check. If you ARE going to pay for parking, it's most worthwhile to go hiking for a few hours. Or carpool. The view is beautiful but better from atop the mountain.

The view is great and worth a drive off the highway... but $7 to park!?, no bathrooms, no trails and nothing more than a scenic-overlook? Frankly I would have felt my money was well spent if they'd had a docent on hand to point out key features or history but just old signs covered in COVID social distancing BS? Not worth the 5-star view. Local can park free however so if you live in Hawaii it's worth the stop but I'd bet locals never use it. Punch bowl is a better use of your time frankly.