Haena Hawaii Map

About Haena, Hawaii

Haena is a locality in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It is a small community with a population of 631. The population density is 151.8 people per km². Haena is located at 22.2186°N, 159.5610°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96714.

Haena unfolds where the emerald embrace of the Na Pali Coast meets the vast, shifting blue of the Pacific. It lies 112.6 miles west-north-west of Mililani Town, HI (from Mililani Town, HI: bearing 299°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Kilauea. Jagged, verdant cliffs, draped in a perpetual mist like ancient kings in velvet robes, plunge dramatically toward a shoreline of volcanic rock and fine, volcanic sand. Here, the air hangs thick and humid, carrying the scent of salt spray mingled with the sweet, heady perfume of unseen blossoms, a constant reminder of the island's untamed heart. The beaches, often fringed with ironwood trees whose roots grip the sand tenaciously, become intimate coves where the ocean’s breath is a palpable presence, its rhythm the only clock that truly matters. The land itself, a riot of green, spills down from the mountains in steep, fertile valleys, crisscrossed by streams that carve their way to the sea, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the impossibly bright sky. This corner of Kauai, Haena, carries the echoes of a past deeply entwined with the land and sea. For generations, its inhabitants have lived in a delicate balance with the powerful forces of nature, their lives shaped by the bounty of the ocean and the fertile valleys. While tourism now plays a role, the local economy still retains a connection to traditional practices, with small-scale agriculture and fishing continuing, though perhaps on a more modest scale than in eras past. The very character of Haena is one of resilience and quiet endurance, a place where the dramatic landscape has always dictated the terms of existence, fostering a deep respect for the natural world and a profound sense of place. The whispers of ancient Hawaiian legends seem to linger in the rustling leaves and the ceaseless murmur of the waves, a testament to the enduring spirit of this remarkable coast.

About This Haena Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Haena, Hawaii with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Haena and Kauai County.

Detailed location data for Haena includes the ZIP code (96714), telephone area code (808), county seat of Kauai County (Līhuʻe), and school district assignment (Hawaii Department of Education). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Haena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.