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Ka Lae, South Point

Naalehu, Hawaii

The southernmost point of the United States, a windy cliff with fishing platforms.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min
Ka Lae, South Point
Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

A raw lava point with strong wind and blue water. Fishermen tie ropes to old platforms. It feels very remote, with old Polynesian sites nearby.

Good to know

  • Stay clear of the edge
  • Strong wind
Getting there
Narrow sealed road
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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