South Point (Ka Lae)
Ka Lae
The southernmost point of the United States, and possibly where Polynesian navigators first landed in Hawaii. It is famous for its cliff diving spot and a field of windmills in strong winds.
Ka Lae is the southernmost point of the fifty US states. It is believed to be where Polynesian navigators first landed in Hawaii, around the time of the early centuries CE, and mooring holes cut by early people can still be seen on the shore. The platform on the cliff edge is a well-known cliff-diving spot, about 12 metres high, but the currents are strong and the risks are high, so take care. Along the way, wind turbines stand in rows across wide grasslands. It is about a 2-hour drive from Kailua and is often combined with Papakōlea Green Sand Beach and Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. There are no facilities here, so watch out for strong winds.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
- Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
- Two Step (Hōnaunau Bay)
- St. Benedict's Painted Church
- Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Monument
- Kona Coffee Belt & Kona Coffee Living History Farm
- Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel
- Kahaluʻu Beach Park