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Kailua Hawaii Map

Explore Kailua, 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 Kailua, Hawaii

How to Use This Kailua, Hawaii Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Kailua, 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 Kailua.

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

Latitude	19.645581
Longitude	-155.997749
Population	19,713
Density	551.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	96740, 96840, 96708, 96734
Area Code	808
County Seat	Honolulu
School District	Hawaii Department of Education

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About Kailua, Hawaii

Kailua is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of 19,713. The population density is 551.7 people per km². Kailua is located at 19.6456°N, 155.9977°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP codes: 96740, 96840, 96708.

Kailua occupies a singular expanse of land where the relentless blue of the Pacific Ocean meets a coastline defined by soft, pale sands and the rhythmic arrival of the tides. It lies 3.9 miles east of Kaneohe, HI (from Kaneohe, HI: bearing 91°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east-southeast of Ahuimanu. The landscape is anchored by the imposing Koolau Range, which rises eight miles away to catch the passing clouds and temper the trade winds that sweep across the lowlands. Nearby, the waters of the Ka‘elepulu Canal provide a quiet corridor for the local ecology, while the stillness of Ka‘elepulu Pond serves as a reflective mirror for the sky. Just offshore, the silhouette of Popoiʻa Island breaks the horizon, marking a boundary between the bustling shoreline and the deeper, untamed currents beyond.

Ancestral narratives tell of a time when Kailua served as a significant site for early inhabitants who recognized the fertility of the surrounding soil and the abundance of the sea. The development of the region was deeply shaped by the proximity of Maunawili Valley, where traditional agriculture and the cultivation of taro lo'i flourished, grounding the population in a cycle of seasonal harvest and ecological stewardship. Over generations, the patterns of settlement evolved from these ancient foundations into a modern residency that maintains a profound sense of kuleana, or responsibility, toward the land and its history. This enduring connection to the past remains visible in the way the local geography dictates the flow of daily movement and the quiet preservation of natural spaces.

Commercial life in Kailua thrives through a diverse blend of small-scale enterprise, local boutiques, and service-oriented industries that cater to both residents and the occasional traveler seeking the quietude of the windward side. While no major universities reside within the immediate limits, the infrastructure supports a steady, deliberate pace of life, with roads winding toward the Waimānalo Forest Reserve and beyond. Residents often look toward the nearby mountains for orientation, while the proximity of the Pacific Ocean dictates the rhythms of trade and recreation. The economy remains tethered to the unique environmental constraints of the region, ensuring that development is balanced by a respect for the natural features that define the character of Kailua.

Cultural life in Kailua is marked by a deep appreciation for the outdoors, where the Shoreline park serves as a public venue for those drawn to the salt air and the shifting light at dusk. The region is a gateway to challenging adventures, including the steep ascent of the Haiku Stairs, which invites the determined to climb toward the clouds, and the distant, ephemeral beauty of Waipuhia Falls during the wetter months. While major professional sports teams find their homes in larger urban centers, the local spirit is expressed through community-led festivals and a shared devotion to the ocean’s temperament. Famous individuals who have spent time here often speak of the transformative clarity of the air, a quality that persists long after the scent of plumeria has faded from the evening breeze.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Interpretive Center (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 041° NE
Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 220° SW
Kamkahinu (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 177° S
Lava Light Galleries (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 150° SE
Old Kona Airport Marine Life Conservation District (Marine Protected Area) — 0.6 mi, 206° SW
Hale Halawai Park (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 151° SE
Hillcrest Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 140° SE
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park (Marine Protected Area) — 2.2 mi, 326° NW
Masashi's Nature School (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 315° NW
Hanamana (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 316° NW
Night Rower (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 316° NW
Manta Ray (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 316° NW
Pualani Blue Park (Local Park) — 2.3 mi, 133° SE
Honua'ula Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 086° E
Wai'aha Springs Forest Reserve, Pua'a1 Section (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 098° E
Kona Cloud Forest - Guided Walking Tours (Nature Reserve) — 5.3 mi, 039° NE
Scenic Point (Viewpoint) — 5.4 mi, 152° SE
Regal Keauhou Stadium 7 Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.5 mi, 155° SE
Keauhou Kahaluʻu Heritage Center (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 156° SE
Blue Sea Artisans Gallery (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 156° SE
Fish of Hawaiʻi (Public Artwork) — 6.3 mi, 161° S
Lekeleke Burial Grounds (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 159° S
Pu'U Wa'Awa'A Experimental Tropical Forest Experimental Forest (Recreation Easement) — 9.1 mi, 042° NE
Kona Coffee Living History Farm (Museum) — 12.0 mi, 153° SE
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 16.5 mi, 160° S
Old Heiau Site (Historic Ruins) — 16.5 mi, 160° S
‘ōma‘o Heiau (Historic Ruins) — 16.8 mi, 160° S
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.5 mi, 152° SE · 97k acres
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (National Park) — 23.1 mi, 135° SE · 379k acres
Hawaii Volcanoes Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 27.1 mi, 121° SE · 133k acres

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