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Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge vs Kapalua Beach

Both are recommended by writers. Overall, Kapalua Beach is preferred by most writers compared to Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. Kapalua Beach is ranked #8 in Hawaii with praise from 3 sources including Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
8 / 10
Lighthouse Road, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A beacon for sea traffic since it was built in 1913... a national wildlife refuge, where thousands of seabirds soar on the trade winds." Full review
Where Where
"Bird watching at its finest. Take this opportunity to view red-footed boobies, Laysan albatrosses, wedge-tailed shearwaters, and other seabirds in their natural habitat." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Red-footed booby birds, soaring frigates, spouting humpback whales, basking monk seals and frolicking spinner dolphins are just some of the wildlife your family may see." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"A 200-acre headland habitat—the only wildlife refuge open to the public—that includes cliffs, two rocky wave-lashed bays, and a tiny islet." Full review
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The primary draw for many of the refuge’s half-million visitors is the Kilauea Point Lighthouse.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Go on a bird-watching walk at Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, home to one of the largest populations of nesting seabirds in the state"
Kapalua Beach
Kapalua Beach
8 / 10
Ritz Carlton, Kapalua, Maui, HI
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Recognized as one of the world's best beaches, and for good reason." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The stuff of dreams: a golden crescent bordered by two palm-studded points." Full review