Explore Ocean Pointe, Hawaii, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Ocean Pointe |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Honolulu County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| Latitude | 21.3145 |
| Longitude | -158.0289 |
| Population | 14,965 |
| Density | 2854.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 96706 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| County Seat | Honolulu |
| School District | Hawaii Department of Education |
Ocean Pointe greets the morning with a salt-heavy breeze that drifts inland from the Pacific Ocean, only a mile from the shoreline. It lies 1.4 miles south of Ewa Gentry, HI (from Ewa Gentry, HI: bearing 187°T), and is situated 4.9 miles west-southwest of East Honolulu. The horizon is dominated by the distant, jagged silhouette of the Koolau Range, which catches the first light of dawn and holds the shadows long into the morning. Low-lying terrain defines the landscape, where the air is often perfumed by the faint, sweet scent of plumeria carried on the trade winds. Residents find a quiet respite at the Laulani Community Park (future), a space that anchors the neighborhood’s open-air character. Beyond the immediate streets, the land slopes gently toward the nearby Makalapa Gulch, marking the natural contours of this coastal plain.
Ocean Pointe carries the quiet memory of an era defined by the rhythmic labor of sugarcane and pineapple cultivation that once shaped the surrounding plains. The local economy has since transitioned away from these vast agricultural fields, evolving into a residential hub that serves the broader needs of the island. While the Honouliuli Stream flows three miles away, its presence serves as a reminder of the vital waterways that historically sustained the deeper inland regions. Modern life here is defined by a sense of kuleana, a shared responsibility to maintain the balance of the land as it shifts from its plantation roots to its current suburban footprint. The proximity to the coast keeps the pulse of the Pacific Ocean central to the daily experience, even as the region looks toward a future of sustainable growth.
Cultural life in Ocean Pointe thrives on the intersection of modern convenience and the deep, enduring traditions of Polynesian voyaging that define the region’s identity. The community maintains a respectful distance from the Pearl Harbor Historic Trail, which offers a reflective path through the significant events of the past located six miles away. Residents often look toward the quiet waters of Okiokiolepe Pond or the distant form of Laulaunui Island, feeling the weight of a history that precedes the current architecture. While the Nānākuli Forest Reserve remains a wilder, forested sanctuary eight miles out, the local character remains grounded in the simple, steady rhythms of island living. The atmosphere is one of deliberate calm, where the light at dusk turns the sky a bruised purple, casting long, peaceful shadows over the neighborhood until the stars emerge.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ocean Pointe, Hawaii. Coordinates: 21.3145, -158.0289. 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 Ocean Pointe includes the ZIP code (96706), telephone area code (808), county seat of Honolulu County (Honolulu), 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. |