To the Lighthouse #Kauai

Unless you’re a dedicated hiker, surfer, kayaker or boogie boarder … or you just like to sit in a bar and drink … there aren’t many tourist attractions on the north coast of Kauai which are still open in October.

However, I did want to see the Kilauea Lighthouse which sits on a lava peninsula about fifteen minutes from where we were staying. Even though the visitor’s center was closed (thanks to you-know-who and his over-botoxed band of barbies and bullies), the park ranger who collected a nominal fee for parking was cheerful and friendly. And the rain held off just long enough for us to walk out and look around.

View from the parking lot.
It’s an easy walk but work on the tower has been suspended and the area roped off. Nothing like a pair of porta potties to enhance the view, hey?
View to the east. The white specks on the cliffs are birds, thousands of birds: albatross, frigates, red-booted boobies and perhaps a few Nene geese.
The view to the west and Kanapea, the “Secret Beach.” It’s open to the public but there are no roads, parking lots, or facilities and the path to get to the beach is steep.

This photo is from Wiki.
Kanapea or The Secret Beach. What I wouldn’t give to have healthy ankles again!

Next time “The Willy Wonka of Kaua’i”

13 thoughts on “To the Lighthouse #Kauai

  1. Love that secret beach and the lighthouse! There are many times I’ve been extremely thankful for a portapotty or as we sometimes call them here: Honey Buckets. LOL If you showed me a couple of those pictures without telling me where you were, I would never guess Hawaii.

    1. I know – one doesn’t associate a New England style lighthouse with Hawaii! The ancient Hawaiians used to build big bonfires out there to help guide ships to Hanalei.

  2. For a birder like me, the Kilauea Lighthouse is a bonanza of sea birds. I love it there. With some squinting at your cliff photos, I could see all the little white dots. Each dot is a magnificent sea bird. Gorgeous views, fantastic place. Thanks for this visit to the Kilauea Lighthouse, Jan.

    1. I could tell you’d been there Jet! A birdie told me. A rain storm was moving in and so most of the birds had taken shelter. We just had time to walk out there and back before it really hit.

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