Introduction to Waimea Canyon: Waimea Canyon is known as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". It is about 14 miles (22 kilometers) long, 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) wide, and 3,600 meters deep. feet (1097 meters). Waimea Canyon Overlook offers unobstructed views of towering peaks, rugged cliffs and deep canyons, with spectacular inland vistas stretching for miles.