Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, found on Kaua‘i’s northwest coast, is an unforgettably beautiful destination on the island and a must-see.

Established to preserve seabird colonies, the refuge is home to sweeping views and is one of the few locations to see the red-footed booby, Laysan albatross, and wedge-tailed shearwater in their natural habitat, as well as other island wildlife like the Hawaiian monk seal, green sea turtle, and humpback whale.

The refuge’s most iconic attraction, the Kīlauea Lighthouse (built in 1913), is perched on Land’s End, towering over the sheer ocean cliffs and grassy slopes of a dormant volcano, offering breathtaking views and photo opportunities not to be missed.

MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS

• Kīlauea Lighthouse
• Land’s End
• Protected birds and local wildlife