Aloha e kipa mai nei i Ka Lae
Welcome to the Southernmost Point of the United States
Where the ocean crashes against ancient lava cliffs and the winds never stop moving. This is a place of arrival. A place of voyagers. A place of stories.
Logging Requirement
To claim this Virtual Cache you must include a photo that clearly shows:
- South Point and the ocean in the background
Your photo may be one of the following:
- A picture of yourself at the viewpoint. If you prefer not to show your face, throw a shaka instead 🤙
- A picture showing your geocaching username written on something that is visible in the scene
For the best angle, take your photo from the designated waypoint near the end of the rock wall. This view matches the example image of DolfinPrincess below.
Logs without a qualifying photo will be deleted.
Mahalo for respecting this place and enjoying your visit 🌺
About Ka Lae
Ka Lae means The Point. The sea here moves with powerful currents that wrap around the entire island. Swimming is not recommended. The wind, the cliffs, and the deep blue ocean create one of the most dramatic coastal landscapes on the Big Island.
This place is believed to be the first arrival site of the Polynesian voyagers who discovered Hawaiʻi many centuries ago. It is a place of deep cultural meaning. Nearby you may notice remnants of fishing shrines and stones placed with purpose. These are not random features but signs of history, navigation, and survival.
Please treat this area with respect. Do not disturb stones, shrines, or cultural features. Take only photographs and leave the place exactly as you found it.
Cultural Reminder
A simple Hawaiian protocol when visiting a wahi kapu, a sacred place:
- Stand still for a moment and look around
- Breathe slowly and acknowledge the wind and sea
- Offer a quiet mahalo in your heart
This is a living landscape. Not a tourist stop. Your presence here becomes part of its ongoing story.
Virtual Rewards 4.0 for 2024 to 2025
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release. Only four thousand cache owners were selected to create one. Learn more at the Geocaching Blog.