Ka Lae

Ka Lae, or South Point, is the southern tip of Hawaiʻi and the southernmost point in the 50 United States, notable both for its geography and its deep human history. Long associated with one of the earliest Hawaiian settlements, it has one of the longest archaeological records in the islands and is widely regarded as the first landfall of Polynesian voyagers arriving from the south. The South Point Complex preserves evidence of long occupation, including a heiau, a fishing shrine, and canoe-mooring holes in lava ledges. Its dangerous but productive waters, later lighthouse, military, space, and wind-power uses all reflect a place where ancient tradition and modern infrastructure meet.

Discovery Harbour, Hawaii · United States