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Kapaa Hawaii Map

Explore Kapaa, 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 Kapaa, Hawaii

How to Use This Kapaa, Hawaii Map

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

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	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

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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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