Kauai Attractions Kilauea Lighthouse

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge &

Kilauea Lighthouse, Kauai Hawaii

The Kilauea Lighthouse is found at Kilauea Point near the town of Kapaa on Kauai (not to be confused with Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island.) The popular landmark and Kauai attraction began lighting the way for mariners almost a century ago in 1913.

The light went out over 20 years ago, but the Kilauea Historical Point Natural History Association has a "buy a brick" fundraising campaign underway to restore the Kapa`a historical building and light. And it remains of of Kauai's most visited sites.

The Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge at Kilauea Point is home to many Hawaii animals. The refuge includes the scenic ocean cliffs and open grassy slopes, home and breeding grounds to native Hawaiian seabirds and the endangered Hawaiian Nene Goose.

Birdwatchers flock here to observe red-footed boobies, Laysan albatrosses, wedge-tailed shearwaters, and other seabirds in their natural habitat. Birds aren't all you will see at the Kilauea Lighthouse.

The National Marine Sanctuary waters surrounding the refuge are home to endangered Hawaiian monk seals, green sea turtles, and from October to April, humpback whales. You can learn more about Hawaii wildlife and watch a coral reef video at my Animals of Hawaii page.

To learn how to vacation in Hawaii on a shoestring, go to

Hawaii Eco & Budget Vacation.

To learn about more Kauai attractions and activities, go to Kauai.

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