Perched on Lanai’s rugged southeastern coast, Pohakuloa Point Light has guided mariners through Hawaiian waters since 1968. This active aid to navigation marks the rocky shoreline where Lanai’s volcanic terrain meets the Auau Channel. The modest automated tower stands as a quiet sentinel on one of Hawaii’s least-developed islands, making it notable for its remote, unspoiled setting rather than architectural grandeur.

The light is not open to the public, and visitors cannot climb the tower. For photography, golden hour provides stunning backdrops of Maui across the channel. Nearby attractions include Hulopoe Bay’s pristine beach, the Sweetheart Rock sea stack at Puu Pehe, and the historic ruins of Kaunolu Village, once a favorite retreat of King Kamehameha I.

Explore Nearby

• ʻAkaka Falls State Park — State Park in Hawaii
• ʻAiea Bay State Recreation Area — State Park in Hawaii