Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The Kilauea Lighthouse sits on Kauai, the fourth biggest island of Hawaii. It is one of the most toured attractions on the island. The attraction is approximately a 45-minute drive from Lihue. The lighthouse dates back to 1913 as a beacon for ships. It sits on the northern shore and offers amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. An automatic beacon replaced the lighthouse in the 1970s.
Central Oahu is the location of five historic sites that together make up the National Historic Landmark, Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor is the only naval base in the United States deemed a landmark. The attack on Pearl Harbor marked the beginning of World War II for the United States, when an aerial assault wounded or killed 2,390 people.
The south shore of Molokai features ancient Hawaiian fishponds that date back to the 13th century. The fishpond walls came from lava boulders. Royal Hawaiian Chiefs were the only people to eat fish from the ponds during ancient times. You can find the Alii fishpond approximately a half-mile prior to One Alii Beach Park. The Ualapue and Keawanui Fishponds are national historical landmarks that sit near the Kamaehameha V Highway headed from Kaunakakai.
The Kapuaiwa Coconut Beach Park is a historic national landmark in Kaunakakai. It is a coconut grove filled with hundreds of coconut palm trees planted in the 1860s. The best place to view Coconut Beach Park is from Kiowea Beach Park. The falling coconuts in Kapuaiwa park pose a danger.
Polihua Beach sits on the northwest coast of Lanai. It's a secluded beach where you can see humpback whales and green sea turtles. Head north from Lanai City along Polihua Road and pass Keahiakawelo to travel to Polihua Beach. You can only reach the beach with a four-wheel drive. The beach spans two miles across the Molokai channel. The locale is ideal for sunbathing.