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Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge and Lighthouse
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge and Lighthouse
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State Highway 56 and Lighthouse Road
Kilauea, HI 96754
808-241-4456
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Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge and Lighthouse Description
With the biggest colony of seabirds in all of the main islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, there is lots of air traffic at the Kilauea Point Wildlife Refuge. Don't miss a stop here, where it's likely you'll spot red-footed boobies (their feet really are red), great frigatebirds, and laysan alabatrosses soaring in and out of the refuge's hillsides and cliffs. If you visit from December to April, this is also a good place to see humpback whales. The inside of the 1913 lighthouse is not open to the public but you can admire the intricate patterning on the lens from the outside.
Kid Tips
School-Age Kids: Kids will enjoy the visitor center which has dioramas about native Hawaiian habitats and wildlife.
Pre-Teens & Teens: Admission is free to children 16 and younger.
Planning Notes
- Combine with a trip to Lydgate State Park. The lighthouse is a short drive away and a perfect start to a day at the beach.
- Take a walk. There's an easy .2-mile stroll to Kilauea Point from the entrance that has glorious and interpretive panels.
- Borrow binoculars. Available at the visitor center.
- Leave your food and dogs behind. No pets or food of any kind allowed (water is OK).
Just the Facts
Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Closed on major federal holidays.
Fees: Less than $10.
Recommended Time: 2 - 4 hours
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