About Kilauea

The old plantation town of Kilauea is located on Kauai's north shore, not far from Princeville and Hanalei.  For those who wish to experience Kauai's rugged beauty and explore some historic and magical landmarks, Kilauea is a great place to spend your vacation.  The historic Kilauea lighthouse is open daily and well worth a visit.  Constructed in 1913, the 52 foot lighthouse which has the largest lens of its type ever made, once directed a beam 90 miles out to sea.  The lighthouse has not been in service now since 1976.
At Kilauea Point you are at the most northerly point in the Hawaiian Island chain.  Here you will find the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, a 200 acre habitat for Hawaii's ocean birds. 
Kilauea is also home to some private, secluded beaches including Kauapea Beach (Secret Beach), Kahili Beach, locally known as Quarry Beach, Kalihiwai Beach, which offers good camping, and Anini Beach Country Park offering top notch snorkeling and is among the best place on the island for novice wind surfing. 
A tour of the Na Aina Botanical Gardens is a must and if you like shopping, visit the Kong Kung Centre where you will find a great bakery, unique shops and a fish market.
Kilauea Vacation Rentals include homes and cottages on large estates with incredible ocean views as well as beach homes and bed and breakfast inns to welcome the weary traveler.  Try renting from an owner in Kilauea for a memorable vacation in Kauai.