Sheila
Aug 1st, 2007

Historic Kauai Lighthouse at Kilauea Point

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This peaceful and picturesque point is not to be missed as you explore the North Shore of Kauai. The lighthouse was completed in 1913 to guide ships to and from the Orient.  It remained in service until it was decommissioned by the Coast Guard in 1976.  The lighthouse has the world’s largest clamshell lens.  In 1985, this area was established as a national wildlife refuge, to protect the native birds and plants.

You will find a free scenic lookout to admire the scenery and take some photos.  If you have more time, you can visit the lighthouse and visitors center between 10 and 4.  There is a small fee of  $3 per person. 

Kilauea Point is at the northern most point of the Hawaiian Islands. For a map to the site, click here.  To learn more about this beautiful place and its history, click here.)

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10 Responses to “Historic Kauai Lighthouse at Kilauea Point”

  1. # Nicholason 01 Aug 2007 at 3:50 pm

    That is an incredible view! When are you going to buy that land?

  2. # Sheilaon 01 Aug 2007 at 6:16 pm

    LOL, Nicholas! I’m just about to prepare the contract to purchase that lot. ;-)

  3. # Andy Bealon 01 Aug 2007 at 9:42 pm

    @Nicholas - we thought about buying the land but couldn’t find anyone to help chop down all the trees. Know anyone? ;-)

  4. # Nicholason 02 Aug 2007 at 9:05 am

    I may know someone who could do that. Just go ahead and send him a plane ticket and he’ll do the work for free.:)

  5. # Laura Williamson 02 Aug 2007 at 9:51 am

    What a absolute breathtaking photo!!

  6. # Sheilaon 02 Aug 2007 at 5:00 pm

    Laura - I’m glad you like the photo, but can you believe the photo doesn’t even do justice to the real sight?

  7. # HawaiiVacationGiftson 03 Aug 2007 at 6:44 am

    What a beautiful photo, did you or Andy take it?
    Do you know if the admission includes actually getting to go up into the lighthouse?

  8. # Sheilaon 03 Aug 2007 at 3:36 pm

    HVG - Thanks…Andy took the photo.

    We were there after 4pm, so we didn’t have a chance to go to the lighthouse. I’m pretty sure that you cannot go up in the lighthouse. I’ll try to confirm.

  9. # Sheilaon 07 Aug 2007 at 4:26 pm

    I just called the gift shop there and was told that they only let people in the lighthouse once per year and that is in May. (The phone connection was really bad, so I had a hard time understanding.)

  10. # HawaiiVacationGiftson 10 Aug 2007 at 9:50 am

    Mahalo for taking the time to call them and answer my question. If I go to Kauai, I will try to make sure it is in May!

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