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4.5 (60 reviews)
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The infamous Kilauea lighthouse
Holley Janae P.

The Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge is a great stop to make while driving to or from Hanalei/Princeville. Whether you are a bird fanatic or not, the refuge offers stunning views of the coastline and the lighthouse. There are many opportunities to encounter Hawaiian wildlife. Many species of birds reside here and nest along the rocks or the paths. In the spring or winter, there are opportunities to spot whales from the vantage point. Also, the educational center and gift shop is entertaining.

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Brian P.

Small park, but the views of the cliffs and water are amazing! It's also great for bird watching, with many nene and albatross roaming around. If you're lucky, you can also spot sea turtles or honu in the water from the cliffs! Reservations required online through Recreation.gov, which is a $1 fee per person. Admission fee is $5 per person unless you have a National Park pass. Overall, it was a quick visit, but worth it for the awesome views!!

Mark C.

Avast, me hearties Captain 619 here! 'Tis another fine chance to catch a glimpse of the majestic Kilauea Point and its towering lighthouse from a perch above the briny deep. Ye can spy the graceful Laysan Albatross birds, their wings catchin' the wind as they soar. These creatures be true romantics, for they mate for life and serenade each other with their own special tunes. One bird be keepin' watch over the nest while the other embarks on a grand voyage all the way to Alaska in search of squid to feast upon, then returns with a bounty fit for a king. 'Tis a sight to behold, me mates, a true masterpiece of nature's design. This be Captain 619 signin' off, catchin' waves and admiring nature's wonders. Stay salty, me hearties!

Interpretive Sign
Gerry W.

We made reservations on recreation.gov because they are required to control the number of vehicles due to limited parking. The refuge is managed by U S Fish and Wildlife and National Park passes are accepted for entry. The refuge provides the opportunity to see a variety of birds. It's a short walk from the parking lot to the viewing areas, Visitors center and the Lighthouse. There are a number of telescopes for public use. The interpretive signs are helpful. The visitors guide provides a detail description of 9 bird types. The view of coast is stunning. Check out the gift shop/ visitor center for history of the area.

Tiffany Y.

We loved stopping here. It's a small park and you need to make a timed reservation for $1 on Recreation.gov (I think to manage the parking situation since it's pretty limited), but when you arrive they do take the Interagency Pass if you have that, which is nice. They allot 45 minutes for your entry. Gorgeous views of the northern coast, with a lot of educational information around about the wildlife (in the ocean) as well as of course the birds in the area. They have binoculars you can borrow as well for better viewing. We were so impressed by what we saw!

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Marshall G.

This is excellent. We came two days, both closed but we took pics today. If you have your National Park pass you get in free. Admission on line only. There is a limit. Great place to visit

Robert C.

Would you drive 2 hours roundtrip just to see a lighthouse? No, well how about that combined with a wildlife refuge in the same location. We drove 38 miles from Lawai Beach Resort along the southern coast all the way to Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. There is a scenic point outside the parking area, where you can see the lighthouse at a distance, jutting on a peninsula into the stormy seas. Narrow steep curvy road descending into the parking lot. Cars only, no sidewalks and no pedestrians allowed on the road. Parking attendants directing traffic into the 12 space paved parking lot. Once this is filled, there are about 50 more spaces in the gravel overflow parking lot, marked by white spray paint. Walked to the toll both, where it's $10 per person, double the cost of a year ago, credit cards accepted, people 15 and under free. Lot of 15 year old high school kids! Free for persons with the Senior National Park entry card. Hey, we only have so many good years left! Beyond the toll booth are the bathrooms and gift shop. The bathrooms a must for my senior wife, after the long journey here. You got to pay to pee. Gift shop has some cool looking wooden models of birds hanging from the ceiling and two or three dioramas. 0.2 mile walk on paved pathway to the 52' lighthouse, built in 1913, and used until the early 1970s. Place was so desolate they had to ferry in supplies from a supply boat, as no ground access. Claim to fame was redirecting the Birds of Paradise plane, the first plane to fly nonstop from the mainland to Hawaii in 1927. Steep jagged cliffs to the east and beaches to the west. You might find a monk seal on the beach, humpback whales in the ocean, and flights of albatrosses in the sky. Home to one of the largest groups of nesting seabirds in Hawaii. In a distance we can see whales spouting, but no spinner dolphins, a few frigate birds and an occasional albatross. On busy days, a long line of cars will back up on the final quarter mile stretch of road leading to the parking lot, circling like vultures waiting for a parking space to open. Families and single Hawaiian geese crossing the road at various places, requiring me to slow to a stop. Don't want to run over the state bird, as could be fined. Don't want to contribute to the state coffers that way!

Susan Z.

This is one of the best spots on the island for seabird viewing. We went this last June 2021, and it was perfect. Sunny day with lots of birds. If you're on the island of Kauai, make sure you visit this beautiful refuge. Stop by the gift shop too! They have educational books snd more. There is a expert biologist on site so you birders can chat with them. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Make reservations early since they only allow a few people at a time. (Check out their website) Love the historic lighthouse and all the birds nesting on the cliffs! Take photos but capturing them flying is not an easy task unless you have a great nature zoom lens like Cannon or another high end photography camera. Birders and nature lovers will not want to leave.

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Theresa C.

Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge in Kauai was established in 1985 to protect seabird nesting colonies. There were hundreds of birds everywhere we looked. We saw the Tropicbirds dancing over the little island just north of the point and captured a Booby carrying branches back to its nest.The Nēnē is Hawaii's state bird and is endangered. They evolved from the larger (and nastier) Canada Goose about 500,000 years ago. They disappeared from Kauai a century ago, but were reintroduced through the wildlife refuge in 1990. We saw them running all over the lawn by the lighthouse.

Margaret A.

08/23/2017 Be careful when you enter here, as losing track of time happens instantly. Once you start gazing at the plethora of birds you get pulled into their world and become free as they are. No pesky gravity keeping you on the ground. Just flying and floating as they do all day. No wonder the Laysan albatros go for years at a time without ever touching the ground. Smart bird. List of the birds that can be seen here are the following: Laysan albatros, black footed albatros, wedge-tailed shearwater, nene, red-tailed & white-tailed tropicbirds, red-footed booby, brown booby, pacific golden plover, newell's shearwater, wandering tattler, ruddy turnstone and the great frigatebird. Impressively the refuge has restored numerous Hawaiian native coastal plants. Including; naupaka kahakai, 'ilima, hala, 'āheahea, 'akoko, akia, niu, ulei, pohinahina, pohuehue and the rear alula. This is definitely on the 'must see' list as the views are breathtaking, the birds captivating and the plants uniquely brilliant. Entrance fees to walk along the path to the lighthouse are low, we paid $5. per person. Next to the lighthouse is a small white building with historic information including a video complete with wood bench's to sit. On the way out at the bookstore you'll find t-shirts, ton's of educational and interesting items, stunning artwork of local wildlife and of course stuffed animals. Purchases support the refugee complex programs and environmental education. Additional wildlife can be seen in the waters below; Spinner dolphins, humpback whales, Hawaiian monk seals, and green turtles. Next trip we'll have to make sure to check them out.

Joanne H.

Was driving along the road and came across the signs for the Lighthouse. Decided to take a detour and take a look. So there's a parking lot before you drive down into the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. That's the place you can stop and walk to the fence to take photos from the ridge of the lighthouse. The view is stunning, the water below looks absolutely blue (not accessible). You do need to have reservations to drive down the to lighthouse area, but I'm not 100% sure as we didn't drive down, but there were signs all over saying reservations were needed.

Sue L.

A nice spot to catch a view of the lighthouse. It's distant, but offers a nice photo opportunity. From the ledge, look closely in the trees and shrubbery to find indigenous Hawaiian birds within feet of you. It's a gorgeous stop worth your while. Your experience here will be as good as you make it. Stop, slow down, and observe.

Sandy J.

Absolutely beautiful!! There is a 5.00 fee to enter and we'll worth it. Loved the view and don't forget your cameras!! The pictures you'll take will be definitely worth sharing!! Have fun!!

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