Kilauea Lighthouse – Kaui, Hawaii
The Kilauea Lighthouse was constructed in 1913 and served as a pivotal navigational aid for the ships sailing on the Orient run.
It is a concrete lighthouse with three field stone keepers’ quarters, a fuel oil shed, cisterns, and a supply landing platform. This is one of the nations most intact historical light stations. The 52-foot lighthouse is worth your time to go and visit.
The locations of Kilauea Point is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1976 and was acquired in 1985 by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and manages the 31 acres site as part of the 203 acre wildlife refuge.
The area offers sweeping views of the spectacular, rugged coast, an island bird sanctuary and excellent vantage points from which to observe Pacific marine life. Here the visitor may see native Hawaiian Wild Things including bird life (Red-footed Boobies, Laysan Albatross, Wedge-tailed Shearwaters, White and Red-tailed Tropicbirds, Great Frigatebirds, Pacific Golden Plovers) marine life (Pacific Green Sea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins, Hawaiian Humpback Whales) and coastal plants (alula, naupaka, hala, ulei, pohinahina and ilima).
At Kilauea Point, you are at the northernmost point in the Hawaiian Islands. Open daily from 10am to 4pm (except Holidays). (808) 828-1413.
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