Barber’s Point Lighthouse (Kalaeloa) – Historic Beacon on Oahu’s Southwest Coast
Located near Kalaeloa on Oahu’s southwest tip, Barber’s Point Lighthouse is a 71-foot concrete lighthouse that has guided ships along this coastline for generations. The point is named for Captain Henry Barber, whose vessel wrecked on a nearby reef on October 31, 1796. A lighthouse station was first established here in 1888, and the current structure went into service in 1933 before being automated in 1964.
Today, there are no keeper’s quarters on site, and the lighthouse is not open to the public. Still, it remains a notable landmark in the Kalaeloa area and a quick add-on if you’re exploring Oahu’s west and southwest side.
Getting There: Directions from Honolulu and Waikiki
From Honolulu, take H-1 West and follow signs toward Waiʻanae. Take Exit 1 (Campbell Industrial Park), loop over the freeway onto Kalaeloa Boulevard, and follow it to the end. Turn right on Olai Street and continue to the road’s end near the Germaine’s Luau parking lot. The lighthouse is located to the right of Germaine’s Luau. The drive typically takes about 30–45 minutes from Waikiki, depending on traffic.
Helpful Visitor Tip
Because the lighthouse is not open to the public, plan to view it from permitted areas only and respect posted signs and restricted access zones in the industrial/coastal area.
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