Kilauea Attractions
On Kauai's north coast Kilauea can be reached via road 56. The village began life as a plantation settlement for people working in the neighboring sugar cane fields, although sugar production here ceased years ago.
Kilauea Lighthouse and Bird Sanctuary
The Kilauea Lighthouse, originally built in 1913, now serves as a weather station. However, it's main attraction are the large colonies of nesting seabirds which attract bird watchers and nature lovers alike. Wedge-tailed Shearwaters, Great Frigate birds, Red-tailed tropic birds are among the species which can be easily watched and photographed here.
The U.S. Wildlife Service runs an informative interpretation center on the site.
The local is a good one to watch waves breaking on the rocks below.
The U.S. Wildlife Service runs an informative interpretation center on the site.
The local is a good one to watch waves breaking on the rocks below.
