Kapaa Hawaii Map
Explore Kapaa, Hawaii, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Kapaa, Hawaii
| City | Kapaa |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Kauai County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| Latitude | 22.088223 |
| Longitude | -159.35192 |
| Population | 11,652 |
| Density | 448.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 96746 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| County Seat | Līhuʻe |
| School District | Hawaii Department of Education |
About Kapaa, Hawaii
Kapaa is a locality in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of 11,652. The population density is 448.5 people per km². Kapaa is located at 22.0882°N, 159.3519°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96746.Kapaa presents a landscape where the Kapaʻa Stream carves a path toward the Pacific Ocean, defining the rhythm of the land. It lies 83.4 miles west-northwest of Makaha, HI (from Makaha, HI: bearing 301°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-northeast of Lihue. The terrain slopes gently from the interior, where the distant Keiwa Ridge anchors the horizon, toward the salt-kissed air of the coast only a mile away. Water gathers in the nearby Halaula Reservoir, reflecting the shifting clouds that drift across the valley. Residents often find solace in the State Department of Land State Resource Management Area, which provides a protected space for the local flora to thrive. During the wetter months, the mist clings to the greenery, and the sound of Hoʻopiʻi Falls carries through the humid air as a reminder of the island’s enduring vitality.
Kapaa emerged from a legacy of agricultural labor, rooted in the fields that once defined the surrounding landscape. The local economy transitioned from the intensive labor of sugarcane and pineapple cultivation into a diverse collection of small enterprises and specialized services. This shift mirrors the broader history of the islands, where the memory of plantation life informs the modern work ethic and the community’s approach to commerce. Small storefronts and service providers now occupy spaces that once facilitated the movement of agricultural goods. The industrious spirit of the past remains, though it now focuses on maintaining the infrastructure necessary to support both residents and the occasional traveler.
Kapaa maintains a cultural character deeply informed by the Polynesian voyaging traditions and a profound sense of kuleana, or personal responsibility, toward the environment. The Nounou Forest Reserve serves as a backdrop to daily life, offering a quiet contrast to the activity found closer to the shoreline. During local events, the scent of plumeria often fills the air, mingling with the aroma of food prepared in the tradition of the taro lo'i. While Kapaa is not a hub for global celebrities, it remains a place where the focus rests on the connections between neighbors and the preservation of local customs. The daily pace remains steady, influenced by the trade winds that move through the trees and the light that softens the contours of the land at dusk.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Kapahi Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 022° N
- Nonou Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 180° S
- Kealia Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 351° N
- Kapaa Town Park (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 112° E
- Kapaa Beach Park (State Recreation Area) — 2.4 mi, 113° SE
- Wailua River State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 175° S
- Kayak Wailua (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 156° SE
- Waipouli Beach Park (State Recreation Area) — 2.8 mi, 154° SE
- Kaiākea (Viewpoint) — 2.9 mi, 090° E
- Kayak Starts (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 164° S
- Kamokila Hawaiian Village (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 190° S
- Lydgate State Park (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 162° S
- Fern Grotto (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 187° S
- Kauai Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 188° S
- Statue of Dr. Jose Rizal y Mercado (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 187° S
- Grove Farm Homestead Plantation Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 187° S
- Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.3 mi, 346° N · 542 acres
- Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 9.5 mi, 347° N
- Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.9 mi, 316° NW · 1,838 acres
- Kahu Aina Mural by Melinda Morey (Public Artwork) — 11.7 mi, 318° NW
- Afeinberg Gallery + Fafo Jewelry (Gallery) — 12.2 mi, 311° NW
- Waioli Mission House Museum (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 309° NW
- Afeinberg Photography (Gallery) — 15.7 mi, 201° S
- Heiau (Historic Ruins) — 17.4 mi, 301° NW
- Captain James Cook, R.N. (Monument) — 22.2 mi, 246° SW
- Screen (Cinema) — 27.2 mi, 257° W
- Merchant Marine (Monument) — 27.7 mi, 263° W
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About This Kapaa Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kapaa, Hawaii. Coordinates: 22.088223, -159.35192. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Kapaa includes the ZIP code (96746), telephone area code (808), county seat of Kauai County (Līhuʻe), and school district assignment (Hawaii Department of Education).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
