Kahaluu-Keauhou Hawaii Map

About Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii

Kahaluu-Keauhou is a locality in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,150. The population density is 321.7 people per km². Kahaluu-Keauhou is located at 19.5669°N, 155.9533°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96750.

Kahaluu-Keauhou unfurls along the Kona coast, a stretch where the Pacific’s turquoise embrace meets a land sculpted by ancient lava flows. It lies 57.4 miles west of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 259°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-south-west of Holualoa. The terrain here is a study in contrasts, with rugged, dark basalt formations giving way to the gentle sway of coconut palms and the vibrant greens of tropical foliage that spill down towards the sea. The air itself carries a humid, sweet scent, a blend of sea salt and the faint perfume of unseen blossoms, and at dusk, the light softens to a buttery gold, casting long shadows across the uneven ground. The coastline is a mosaic of black sand beaches, rocky coves, and the shimmering, shallow waters of Keauhou Bay, where the sunlight penetrates the clear depths, revealing the vibrant coral gardens below. This part of the Big Island has witnessed centuries of human presence, from the early Polynesian voyagers to the Hawaiian royalty who once favored this sun-drenched coast for their retreats. Kahaluu-Keauhou’s history is deeply intertwined with the land’s bounty; ancient fishponds, remnants of a sophisticated agricultural past, still hint at the ingenuity of its former inhabitants. Today, the local economy leans towards tourism, with visitors drawn to the snorkeling at Kahalu'u Beach Park, renowned for its abundant marine life and the protective reef that makes it a safe haven for swimmers. The spirit of aloha is palpable, a welcoming warmth that permeates the interactions, and the pace of life here, particularly in the quieter residential pockets, encourages a thoughtful appreciation of the natural beauty that defines Kahaluu-Keauhou.

About This Kahaluu-Keauhou Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 19.5669, -155.9533. 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 Kahaluu-Keauhou and Hawaii County.

Detailed location data for Kahaluu-Keauhou includes the ZIP code (96740), telephone area code (808), county seat of Hawaii County (Hilo), 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 Kahaluu-Keauhou is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.