Kilauea Point Lighthouse

Kilauea Point Lighthouse was built in 1913 and was used to guide the ships coming from the Orient. Having the strongest lens of its kind, the lens was replaced in 1970 with a low-maintenance light beacon.

Sitting on a narrow Peninsula, Kilauea Point Lighthouse is next to the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, home to a diverse population of nesting seabirds.  Such types of birds that can be found here are the Laysan albatross, the red-footed boobies, and the great frigate bird, which can have a wingspan of 8 feet.

During whale season, whales may be spotted from the lookout point, as well as the Hawaiian Monk Seal. Inland from the Kilauea Point Lighthouse is Crater hill, an extinct volcano that is open to hikers. There you will see terrific views of the North Shore coast and the seabird nests.

To get to the Kilauea Lighthouse take Highway 56 north of Anahola. Turn right onto Kiauea Road just after Mile Marker #23 and proceed until the road ends. There will be plenty of parking along the road. From here there will be a short hike out to the lighthouse.