Kumukahi Lighthouse

If you would like to explore the easternmost point of Hawaii, continue on the dirt road portion of Highway 132 in Puna for approximately two miles. Built in 1934 this is not a picturesque lighthouse. The 125-foot steal beacon is a reminder of the fickle nature of Pele and her lava flows. One night in 1960 the town of Kapoho was completely smothered in a lava flow. As if by design, the flow split and encircled the beacon, sparing it from destruction.

The air at this point is considered to be the purest anywhere and scientists often sample it. Please do not climb the fence to reach the light tower.

Take Highway 132 past Lava Tree State Park to the end at Highway 137. Across the road is a dirt road, follow this road 1.7 miles to Cape Kumukahi where the lighthouse stands near the ocean.

Location: Kumukahi Lighthouse is located in the Puna District