Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Kīlauea Point
A red-roofed white lighthouse on a headland on the North Shore, within a national wildlife refuge where you can see red-footed boobies, albatrosses, Hawaiian geese and, in winter, whales.
Kīlauea Point is at the northernmost tip of Kauai, where a lighthouse built in 1913 stands on the headland. It is a national wildlife refuge. The cliffs are home to red-footed boobies, frigatebirds and wedge-tailed shearwaters. Black-footed albatrosses can be seen in winter and spring, and the nēnē (Hawaiian goose), Hawaii's state bird, also lives here. Humpback whales are often seen from December to April. Advance reservations are required on recreation.gov, and there is a small fee. The lighthouse area was closed for repairs after the hurricane, so check before your visit.
Opening hours
Usually Wed–Sat 10:00–16:00 (reservation required)
Nearby sights
- ʻAnini Beach
- Hanalei Valley Lookout
- Hanalei Bay
- Lumahaʻi Beach
- Tunnels Beach (Mākua)
- Limahuli Garden & Preserve
- Sleeping Giant Trail (Nounou)
- Kalalau Trail & Keʻe Beach