Kaanapali Hawaii Map

About Kaanapali, Hawaii

Kaanapali is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,170. The population density is 93.8 people per km². Kaanapali is located at 20.9359°N, 156.6901°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96761.

Kaanapali stretches along Maui's western coast, a ribbon of golden sand meeting the deep, insistent blue of the Pacific. It lies 14.5 miles west-north-west of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 285°T), and is situated 4.3 miles north-north-west of Lahaina. The land here is a study in contrasts: volcanic slopes, softened by time and cloaked in emerald green, give way to broad, sun-baked plains that eventually surrender to the sea. Palm trees, their fronds rustling like secrets in the trade winds, punctuate the horizon, casting long, dancing shadows as the sun begins its descent. The air itself is a tangible presence, warm and carrying the faint, sweet scent of plumeria and the briny tang of salt. The history of Kaanapali is deeply rooted in the fertile land, once a thriving center for sugar cane cultivation. This legacy, though largely in the past, still whispers in the gentle breezes that sweep across the former fields. Today, the economy of Kaanapali thrives on a different kind of harvest – the ebb and flow of visitors drawn to its world-renowned beaches and the promise of island paradise. The Black Rock, or Pu'u Keka'a, a prominent lava outcrop at the northern end of the main beach, stands as a silent sentinel, a place of historical and cultural significance, where cliff-diving ceremonies have been observed for generations, a tradition that continues to draw quiet awe from those who witness it.

About This Kaanapali Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kaanapali, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 20.935898, -156.690054. 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 Kaanapali and Maui County.

Detailed location data for Kaanapali includes the ZIP code (96761), telephone area code (808), county seat of Maui County (Wailuku), 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 Kaanapali is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.