Paia Hawaii Map

About Paia, Hawaii

Paia is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,512. The population density is 165.6 people per km². Paia is located at 20.9062°N, 156.3677°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96779.

Paia spills down from the verdant slopes of Maui's North Shore, a vibrant splash of color against the deep blue of the Pacific. It lies 7.0 miles east-north-east of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 76°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east of Wailuku. The air here carries the salt tang of the ocean, mingling with the sweet perfume of plumeria and the faint, earthy scent of damp soil from the nearby hills. Winds, a constant companion, whip through the streets, ruffling the awnings of historic buildings and sending stray leaves dancing in their wake. Below, the coastline is a dramatic interplay of black lava rock and the turquoise churn of waves, a testament to the volcanic forces that shaped this island. The light at dusk paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, reflecting off the water and casting long shadows that stretch towards the mountains, imbuing the landscape with a quiet, ephemeral beauty. This former plantation town, once the bustling hub of Maui's sugar industry, retains a palpable sense of its past, even as it embraces a more contemporary spirit. The historic Paia Inn, a grand dame of a building, whispers tales of a bygone era, while the remnants of the plantation infrastructure serve as stoic reminders of the labor that once fueled its economy. Today, Paia thrives on a different kind of energy, drawing surfers from across the globe to its legendary breaks and attracting visitors with its eclectic shops, art galleries, and farm-to-table restaurants. The rhythm of daily life is dictated by the tides and the prevailing trade winds, a gentle cadence that encourages a slower, more mindful existence, where conversations linger and the simple pleasure of watching the waves crash against the shore can fill an entire afternoon.

About This Paia Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Paia includes the ZIP code (96779), 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 Paia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.