Waimea Canyon State Park on the western side of the island of Kaua'i is often referred to as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. The narrow, winding road is 18 miles with multiple turn-offs to photograph the beautiful vistas. Waimea is the Hawaiian word for reddish water which eroded the soil leaving the dirt looking very red. The small island of Niihau, a nearly uninhabited island of the state, can be viewed as the mountain climbs into the canyon. Its a must-see trip for Kaua'i tourists.
