Kilauea Lighthouse in Hawaii

Kilauea Lighthouse
Standing some 52 feet high and featuring the largest lens of its kind when it was built in 1913, the Kilauea Lighthouse helped to guide ships sailing the South Pacific, navigating from the Hawaiian Islands to East Asia and back. The lens was deactivated by order of the US Coast Guard in 1976, and subsequently replaced by a more effective and modernized automatic beacon. In 1979 the Kilauea Lighthouse was officially recognized as a historic landmark, and has been maintained ever since to provide a sense of enjoyment and inform the public about the history of Kauai.
This is the northernmost point of the Hawaiian Islands and an extraordinarily popular spot for locals and tourists alike. The views from the peninsula are incredible, and like so many vistas underline the huge expanse that is the Pacific. Located next to the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, the site is also a great place to observe native wildlife, particularly several sea birds that are not commonly seen from the crowded beaches on other parts of the island.

Birds to look for at the wildlife refuge and near the lighthouse include Laysan’s albatross, frigate birds, the Hawaiian nene goose, and red-footed boobies. Binoculars are helpful to locate and identify the nesting birds without disturbing them, be sure to bring them along. The refuge/animal sanctuary is open to visitors daily from 10am-4pm, and self-guided tours are available by locating informational plaques that are located around Kilauea Point. Call 808.828.1413 with additional inquiries.

Directions:
From Anahola, follow Highway 56 and make a right turn on to Kiauea Road, located at mile marker #23. The lighthouse is located at the end of this road, and there is plenty of free parking available near the visitor center. A short hike out to the lighthouse on the peninsula provides amazing views of the northern shores of Kauai.

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