Big Island Sights

Cape Kumukahi Lighthouse

Cape Kumukahi Lighthouse Review

This working lighthouse was miraculously unharmed during the 1960 volcano eruption here that destroyed the town of Kapoho. The lava flowed directly up to the lighthouse's base, but instead of pushing it over, actually flowed around it—an impressive sight now that the lava flows have hardened. Located on the easternmost tip of the island, the building itself is a simple metal-frame structure with a light on top, similar to a tall electric-line transmission tower. To reach the lighthouse, keep going straight for 1½ miles when Highway 132 meets Highway 137 and turns into an unpaved road.

    Contact Information

  • Address: Past intersection of Hwys. 132 and 137, Kapoho, HI, 96778 | Map It
  • Location: Puna

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