Kailua Hawaii Map
Kailua, Maui County
Kailua, Hawaii — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kailua, Maui County.
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| City | Kailua |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Maui |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| Latitude | 20.891732 |
| Longitude | -156.214278 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Kailua, Hawaii
Kailua is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. Kailua is located at 20.8917°N, 156.2143°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96734.0.
Kailua unfurls itself between the verdant embrace of the Koolau Mountains and the vast, shimmering expanse of the Pacific. It lies 16.8 miles east of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 88°T), and is situated 5.9 miles east-south-east of Haiku-Pauwela. Its landscape is a study in contrasts: the jagged, emerald peaks, often shrouded in a mist that lends them an almost mythical aura, descend towards a coastline where the turquoise waters lap gently against shores of pale, sun-bleached sand. The air here carries the perpetual scent of salt and tropical blossoms, a heady perfume that mingles with the earthy aroma of damp soil after a passing shower. Sunlight filters through the broad leaves of hala trees, dappling the well-trodden paths that wind through residential neighborhoods where vibrant bougainvillea spills over garden walls. The rhythm of Kailua is set by the tide and the gentle trade winds, a cadence that invites a leisurely pace, a surrender to the pervasive, sun-drenched calm. The history of Kailua is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that once sustained ancient Hawaiian settlements, a legacy hinted at in the quiet reverence with which the land is still treated. This rich agricultural past, though largely supplanted, has left an indelible mark, with remnants of old taro patches and irrigation systems occasionally unearthed. Today, Kailua’s economy thrives on a blend of tourism, with its world-renowned beaches drawing visitors seeking sun and surf, and a resilient local business community. The town’s character is shaped by this influx, yet it retains a distinctively laid-back Hawaiian charm, a place where surfers share sidewalks with families running errands and where the evening air often carries the faint strains of ukulele music drifting from open windows. It is a place that honors its past while embracing the present, its distinctive spirit a gentle, persistent echo of its island home.
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About This Kailua Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Kailua, 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 Kailua and Maui County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Kailua is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Kailua is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
