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Ka Lae (South Point)

18° 54.7′ N · 155° 40.9′ W

The southernmost point of the United States, a wind-scoured lava cape where the first Polynesian voyagers are believed to have landed - ancient canoe-mooring holes are drilled into the ledges, and there is no land between here and Antarctica.

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Coordinate from Wikipedia. Ka Lae Light (Fl W 6s, 18-54-43.7N 155-40-54.6W) stands on the cape. A National Historic Landmark (South Point Complex) with heiau ruins and a fishing shrine. Ferocious currents (the Halaea current) - swimming not recommended; people jump from the cliff at Ka Lae Point but you are a long way from help. Some of Hawaii's best fishing from the cliffs - ulua, snapper, mahi and marlin (to-hawaii). The Pakini Nui wind farm (14 turbines) stands behind the point. The road ends at the point; the Papakolea trail starts nearby.

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