Lahaina Hawaii Map

About Lahaina, Hawaii

Lahaina is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of 10,162. The population density is 567.2 people per km². Lahaina is located at 20.8743°N, 156.6766°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96761.

Lahaina, a name that whispers of trade winds and ancient shores, rests where the slopes of the West Maui Mountains, cloaked in a verdant hush, descend with a final, gentle sweep to meet the Pacific's shimmering expanse. It lies 13.1 miles west of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 268°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south of Napili-Honokowai. The air here carries a perpetual sweetness, a blend of salt spray and the unseen blossoms that dot the hillsides, a fragrance that clings to everything like the fine, warm dust of a long, sun-drenched day. Narrow streets, lined with buildings that seem to have absorbed the very hues of the sky and sea, invite a slow, meandering exploration, each corner promising a glimpse of the ocean’s restless, turquoise breath. The broad, flat plain that forms Lahaina’s foundation, once a fertile bed for sugarcane, now welcomes the sun’s generous warmth, creating a light that is both vibrant and mellow, softening the edges of reality as the afternoon wanes. For centuries, Lahaina was a principal harbor, a bustling hub where whaling ships, their sails like ghost wings against the horizon, would seek respite and replenishment, their crews bringing tales from distant, icy seas. This legacy of commerce and exploration is etched into the very soul of Lahaina, a place where the spirit of the islands met the wider world. The rich soil, historically yielding bountiful harvests of sugar and pineapple, still holds the memory of that agricultural past, though the economy has gracefully diversified, embracing tourism with open arms, drawing visitors to its storied streets and the legendary waves that crash offshore. The iconic Banyan Tree, a sprawling canopy of interconnected branches, stands as a silent sentinel, a living monument to the enduring spirit of Lahaina, a place where history breathes in the salty breeze and the rhythm of the tides.

About This Lahaina Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lahaina, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 20.87429, -156.67663. 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 Lahaina and Maui County.

Detailed location data for Lahaina includes the ZIP code (96761), telephone area code (808), county seat of Maui County (Wailuku), and school district assignment (Hawaii Department of Education). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lahaina is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.