Kīlauea Lighthouse
Wildlife abounds at one of Hawai‘i's true treasures
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Known today as the Daniel K. Inouye Kīlauea Point Lighthouse, this impressive 52-foot structure is situated on a rocky peninsula 180-feet above the Pacific Ocean. A National Historic Landmark, this lighthouse had the largest clamshell lens of any lighthouse in the world and served as a beacon since it was built in 1913 to guide passing sea and air traffic. The light was replaced in the 1970s with a low-maintenance light beacon. You can walk into the lighthouse but not the lantern room. The Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge is open Thursday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm. Check for current tour availability and hours, reservations are required for entry.
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