High in the hills of Wailua, once the center of court and religious life on Kaua‘i, is the lookout to one of the most consistent and easily viewed waterfalls on the island—‘Ōpaeka‘a Falls. Shrouded in a heavy forest of trees, ferns and native fauna, this popular waterfall offers visitors dynamic photo opportunities without the strain of a long hike. This beautiful waterfall is the easiest to view, as it tumbles out of the jungle into a dramatic plunge over a high cliff about a 150-feet into the Wailua River. The name means "rolling shrimp," for the days when swarms of shrimp were seen rolling in turbulent waters at the base of the falls. The best time to view the cascading falls is mid-morning, and the best view is from the path along the highway.