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Makaha Hawaii Map

Explore Makaha, 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 Makaha, Hawaii

How to Use This Makaha, Hawaii Map

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

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

Latitude	21.4739
Longitude	-158.2102
Population	9,916
Density	1423.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	96792
Area Code	808
County Seat	Honolulu
School District	Hawaii Department of Education

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About Makaha, Hawaii

Makaha is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,916. The population density is 1423.3 people per km². Makaha is located at 21.4739°N, 158.2102°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96792.

Makaha unfolds as a verdant expanse where the Mākaha Stream carves a path through the landscape toward the Pacific Ocean. It lies 2.6 miles northwest of Waianae, HI (from Waianae, HI: bearing 325°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west of Schofield Barracks.

The rugged presence of the Waianae Range commands the horizon, casting long, violet shadows over the valley floor as the afternoon light wanes. Within the embrace of Mākaha Valley, the air carries a distinct salt-heavy warmth that lingers long after the sun dips below the horizon. Residents often gather at the Makaha Community Park, a space that serves as the quiet center of daily life for those who call this geography home. Beyond the immediate terrain, the dense greenery of the Mākaha Keaʻau Forest Reserve offers a cool, shaded sanctuary that contrasts with the golden intensity of the coastal sun. Even the distant Niuli‘i Reservoir remains a silent, reflective presence in the regional geography, grounding the expansive vista in a sense of quiet permanence.

History in Makaha is etched into the soil, tracing back to generations who cultivated the land and respected the rhythms of the seasons. Once characterized by a reliance on agriculture, the local economy has evolved from the legacy of sugarcane and pineapple into a modern landscape defined by tourism and small-scale enterprise. The spirit of kuleana remains a guiding principle, influencing how the residents organize their lives and interact with the natural resources that define the region. While the industries of the past have shifted, the deep-seated connection to the land continues to shape the character of the people who dwell here. This endurance of tradition, preserved through the memory of taro lo'i and Polynesian voyaging, informs the deliberate, measured pace of life that persists in Makaha today.

Cultural identity here is defined by a deep reverence for the ocean and a pride in the resilience of the local lineage. The community finds its anchor in the Makaha Community Park, where the social fabric is reinforced through shared gatherings and the quiet exchange of stories. While the region is not a hub for large-scale urban development, it has contributed significantly to the world of surfing, most notably through the influence of figures like Buffalo Keaulana, whose legacy is synonymous with the waves of this shore. For those seeking a connection to the wilder side of the island, the Mokuleia Trail provides a challenging path that reveals the true scale of the surrounding terrain. Life in Makaha persists as a distinct, unhurried experience, grounded by the steady, rhythmic pulse of the tides and the looming, protective majesty of the mountain ridges.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Makaha Beach Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 299° NW
Shoreline (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 234° SW
Makua Keaau Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 352° N
Waianae Kai Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 106° E
Waianae Harbor (Viewpoint) — 1.8 mi, 151° SE
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Memorial Bust (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 143° SE
Kaupuni Neighborhood Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 108° E
Kaena Point State Park (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 340° N
Yokohama Bay (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 339° N
Honouliuli Preserve (State Resource Management Area) — 6.8 mi, 094° E
Pacific Skydiving Honolulu (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 013° N
Kaena Point Trail (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 346° N
Nanakuli Beach Park / Kalanianaole Beach Park (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 147° SE
North Shore Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 8.8 mi, 039° NE
Waimea Blue Ocean Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.4 mi, 042° NE
Wyland Galleries (Gallery) — 10.4 mi, 042° NE
Kai Ku Hale (Gallery) — 10.5 mi, 041° NE
Red Castle (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 085° E
HMH-463 Memorial (Monument) — 11.1 mi, 037° NE
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 11.1 mi, 037° NE
Honouliuli Internment Camp (Historic Ruins) — 11.3 mi, 121° SE
Religious Monument (Monument) — 12.5 mi, 092° E
Consolidated Mililani (Cinema) — 13.2 mi, 096° E
Hawaii's Plantation Village (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 116° SE
Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.3 mi, 146° SE · 266 acres
Ewa 1 Locomotive (Historic Ruins) — 14.4 mi, 133° SE
Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 15.6 mi, 082° E · 6,755 acres
Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.2 mi, 086° E · 9,188 acres
James Campbell High School Football Field (Stadium) — 16.8 mi, 130° SE

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