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Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge vs Waipio Valley Lookout
Both are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Waipio Valley Lookout scores marginally better than Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. Waipio Valley Lookout ranks #10 in Hawaii with recommendations from 3 reviews like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Fodor's
Where
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Lighthouse Road, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
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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."
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"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."
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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."
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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."
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The primary draw for many of the refuge’s half-million visitors is the Kilauea Point Lighthouse.
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"
Waipio Valley Lookout
Frommer's
Fodor's
Where
Fodor's
45-690 Pakalana St Hwy 19, Honokaa, Island of Hawaii, HI
From $0 /night
Frommer's
"This breathtakingly beautiful valley has long been a source of fascination, inspiring song and story."
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Fodor's
"Bounded by 2,000-foot cliffs, the "Valley of the Kings" was once a favorite retreat of Hawaiian royalty."
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Please respect this area, as it is considered highly sacred to Hawaiians
Where
"Filled with taro farms and framed by 2,000-foot sheer cliffs and a beautiful black sand beach, Waipio Valley is a mystical place that is sacred to native Hawaiians."
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Fodor's
"An easily accessible access point to see the beauty of the Waipio Valley, this lookout offers a stunning view of the valley and the high cliffs that surround it"
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