Kīlauea Lighthouse — Attraction in Kauai

Kilauea Lighthouse is a must-visit landmark on Kauai’s north shore, offering breathtaking views and a rich history. Perched on a dramatic cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the lighthouse is not only an iconic piece of architecture but also a haven for wildlife enthusiasts.

The lighthouse itself is beautifully preserved, standing as a testament to Kauai’s maritime history. The surrounding area, now part of the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, provides incredible opportunities to observe seabirds, including the rare Hawaiian monk seal and, during the right season, humpback whales breaching in the distance.

The panoramic views from the lighthouse are simply stunning, with the vast expanse of the ocean meeting the rugged coastline, creating a perfect backdrop for photography or quiet reflection. The visitor center offers interesting exhibits about the history of the lighthouse and the conservation efforts in the area.

Although there is a small entrance fee, the experience is well worth it. The combination of natural beauty, historical significance, and wildlife viewing makes Kilauea Lighthouse a highlight of any trip to Kauai. It’s a peaceful and inspiring place that leaves a...

Schöner Aussichtpunkt um Vögel zu beobachten. Der Leuchtturm von Kīlauea befindet sich am Kīlauea Point auf der Insel Kauaʻi auf Hawaii im Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. Finally, after almost four years of planning, construction began in July 1912 and the light was dedicated on May 1, 1913. The tower was built in a Classical Revival architecture style out of reinforced concrete. The tower is a slightly tapering cylinder about 52 feet (16 m) high. The upper portion has a steel circular walkway with handrail. The lens is one of only seven second-order Fresnel lenses remaining in a lighthouse in the US. Barbier, Bernard, and Turenne manufactured the lens in Paris, France. The 9,000-pound (4,100 kg) lens floated on mercury and compressed air. The lens was rotated by a system of pulleys powered by weights that needed to be reset by an operator every 3.5 hours. An oil storage house was built 155 feet (47 m) southeast of the light, and a small engine house in a small cove below the point. About 1,000 feet (300 m) south is a residential area with three small stone houses. Each house and the lighthouse itself has a water...

The unmatched beauty of nature, and amazing grace of birds in flight. Frigate, albatross, and shearwaters (nesting in burrows).

If I had a complaints: You must now pay and register to visit, oŕ you can not get in. You get a 45 minute time slot. If you want to stay longer you need to pay for another slot. I had a national parks pass (They admit pass holder and three guests). Luckily, I brought it along. Even though the national parks took my payment electronically, they do not accept my national park pass, front, back with barcode, and my paid receipt with my name and address, accompanied by my driver's license, electronically from my phone. Although accepted for voting & by the airlines for boarding for admission to the national park, they still live in 1920, before electronic credentials. DO NOT FORGET TO CARRY YOUR PHYSICAL CARD. A good point they allow active military, or a veteran ID in with three guests.

*Even with all the additional hoops to jump through (unhawaiian). This should not be missed. The walk is level and very accessible for families with young children and...