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Kahaluu-Keauhou Hawaii Map

Explore Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii

How to Use This Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Hawaii or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Kahaluu-Keauhou.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Kahaluu-Keauhou
State	Hawaii (HI)
County	Hawaii County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu)

Latitude	19.5669
Longitude	-155.9533
Population	4,778
Density	230.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	96740, 96750
Area Code	808
County Seat	Hilo
School District	Hawaii Department of Education

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About Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii

Kahaluu-Keauhou is a locality in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,778. The population density is 230.4 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 codes: 96740, 96750.

Kahaluu-Keauhou emerges from the volcanic landscape as a place defined by the heavy, salt-laden air drifting in from the Pacific Ocean just one mile away. It lies 57.4 miles west of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 259°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-southwest of Holualoa. The terrain rises steadily from the shoreline, where the remnants of ancient flows meet the tide, toward the verdant higher elevations. High above the skyline, the massive profile of Mauna Loa dominates the horizon, casting a long shadow that cools the afternoons. Residents often look toward the lush canopy of the Kahaluu Forest Reserve, which provides a dark green contrast to the sun-bleached coastal grasses. Near the water, the State Department of Land State Resource Management Area preserves the integrity of the shoreline, keeping the environment quiet and orderly. The light at dusk here possesses a peculiar clarity, turning the jagged rocks into silhouettes against a violet sky.

History informs the present in Kahaluu-Keauhou, where the remnants of early agricultural systems still influence the way the land is perceived. While the economy has shifted away from the intensive sugarcane and pineapple cultivation of the past, the spirit of stewardship remains a central concern for the local population. Small-scale commerce and tourism now sustain the residents, many of whom maintain a deep respect for the kuleana required to manage such a delicate environment. Water management remains a vital interest, with the flow of the Waiʻaha Stream serving as a reminder of the island’s limited natural resources. Those who work the land today often find themselves balancing the demands of modern development with the preservation of traditional taro lo'i. The labor of the day ends with a stillness that seems to permeate the very soil, reflecting a legacy of careful island survival.

Cultural character in Kahaluu-Keauhou is expressed through a quiet adherence to the traditions of the eight main islands, emphasizing a life lived in harmony with the sea. Visitors may seek out the Kaukahōkū Trail for a long, meditative trek, or simply observe the rhythmic movement of the tides near the coast. The legacy of Polynesian voyaging is not merely an academic subject but a living influence, shaping the values of the families who have inhabited these slopes for generations. While many travelers pass through, the true rhythm of life is found in the local gatherings where stories of the past are shared with unpretentious ease. Even the scent of plumeria on the breeze acts as a marker of the passage of time, grounding the inhabitants in their specific surroundings. The presence of Kīpū Rock in the distance serves as a silent, permanent anchor for those who look out from the shore toward the open horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Keauhou Kahaluʻu Heritage Center (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 296° NW
Blue Sea Artisans Gallery (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 294° NW
Fair Winds Tours (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 236° SW
Mo'ikeha Cave (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 233° SW
Regal Keauhou Stadium 7 Cinemas (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 307° NW
My Kona Adventures (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 236° SW
Scenic Point (Viewpoint) — 0.7 mi, 328° NW
Ho’oulu Community Farmers Market (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 228° SW
Fish of Hawaiʻi (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 236° SW
Kahaluu Beach Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 313° NW
Lekeleke Burial Grounds (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 198° S
Harold H Higashihara Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 135° SE
Keolonahihi State Historical Park (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 329° NW
Wai'aha Springs Forest Reserve, Pua'a1 Section (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 011° N
Honua'ula Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 359° N
Old Kona Airport Marine Life Conservation District (Marine Protected Area) — 5.7 mi, 324° NW
Lava Light Galleries (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 332° NW
Kamkahinu (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 330° NW
Kona Coffee Living History Farm (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 154° SE
Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area (State Park) — 5.9 mi, 328° NW
Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District (Marine Protected Area) — 6.0 mi, 167° S
Interpretive Center (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 335° NW
Kona Cloud Forest - Guided Walking Tours (Nature Reserve) — 9.6 mi, 003° N
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 10.4 mi, 165° S
Old Heiau Site (Historic Ruins) — 10.5 mi, 165° S
‘ōma‘o Heiau (Historic Ruins) — 10.7 mi, 165° S
Pu'U Wa'Awa'A Experimental Tropical Forest Experimental Forest (Recreation Easement) — 12.1 mi, 035° NE
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.4 mi, 153° SE · 97k acres
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (National Park) — 17.3 mi, 129° SE · 379k acres
Hawaii Volcanoes Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 22.0 mi, 115° SE · 133k acres

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