Overview

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Ka Lae (Hawaiian: the point), also known as South Point, is the southernmost point of the Big Island of Hawaii and of the 50 United States. The Ka Lae area is registered as a National Historic Landmark District under the name South Point Complex. At South Point is the Kalalea Heiau, an ancient fishing shrine. The area is also known for its fishing, its spectacular cliff jumping and its open-ceiling sea cave.

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Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

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	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Features:

National Historic Landmarks
Artifacts
No Drinking Water
No Fires
Ocean
Road Access is Paved
Access Road is 2WD Accessible
Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
Cliff Jumping
Fishing
Wildlife and Birding

Links: www.nps.gov
en.wikipedia.org

Getting There

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Closest City or Region: Big Island, Hawaii

Coordinates: 18.911100, -155.681111

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June 4, 2018 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye,

Story

We stopped at South Point after hiking to Green Sand Beach. We watched people cliff jumping (prohibited), saw the cool sea cave, and walked down the coast to the south point. We didn't realize that there had been so many archaeological digs there until we got home. We looked for the Heiau but couldn't find it until we pulled up satellite imagery at home. The land owners are considering creating an interpretive trail at south point, so we'll see what becomes of it.