Makena Hawaii Map

About Makena, Hawaii

Makena is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It is a small community with a population of 90. The population density is 4.8 people per km². Makena is located at 20.6544°N, 156.4425°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96790.

Makena unfolds as a dramatic sweep of sun-baked earth meeting the restless Pacific. It lies 15.9 miles south of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 173°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south of Kihei. The landscape here is a study in stark contrasts: ancient lava flows, rough and black, tumble down from the slopes of Haleakala, their jagged edges softened by time and the persistent caress of sea spray. Where the rock relents, a tenacious scrub of low-lying vegetation, leathery and resilient, clings to the slopes, a testament to the arid climate. The air itself carries the dry, mineral scent of this volcanic soil, mingling with the sharp tang of salt, and in the late afternoon, the light seems to bleach the very color from the world, leaving behind a palette of ochre, charcoal, and a blinding, pale blue sky. The coastline is a rugged affair, less about gentle bays and more about the raw power of the ocean meeting stone, with hidden coves and dramatic headlands that speak of a wilder, untamed Hawaii. Historically, Makena's story is deeply intertwined with the agricultural legacy of Maui, a place where sugar cane once dominated the island's economy. Though the large plantations have largely receded, the echoes of that era, the quiet dignity of the land that sustained it, still linger. Today, Makena’s character is defined by its natural beauty and a more relaxed pace of life, a stark departure from the bustling resorts further north. It's a place where the vastness of the ocean feels immediate, and the ancient power of the volcanoes is a palpable presence. The famed Makena State Park, with its iconic Big Beach and Little Beach, draws visitors seeking a raw encounter with the elements, a place where the sheer scale of the natural world can make a person feel both insignificant and profoundly alive, especially as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of fiery orange and deep violet.

About This Makena Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Makena, 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 Makena and Maui County.

Detailed location data for Makena includes the ZIP code (96790), 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 Makena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.