Seaview Hawaii Map

About Seaview, Hawaii

Seaview is a locality in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It is a small community with a population of 443. The population density is 172.0 people per km². Seaview is located at 19.4067°N, 154.9214°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96778.

Seaview greets the Pacific with a gentle, almost apologetic slope of land, a place where the volcanic earth, still warm from creation's forge, yields to the persistent kiss of salt spray. It lies 24.3 miles south-south-east of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 154°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-south-east of Ainaloa. The air here carries the faint, sweet perfume of plumeria and the sharper tang of the ocean, a constant, humid embrace that softens the edges of the day. Lush, emerald green vegetation spills down the slopes, a riot of hibiscus and ti leaves, punctuated by the dark, glossy foliage of macadamia nut trees, their branches heavy with promise. In the distance, the vast, unbroken blue of the ocean stretches to a horizon so clean it feels like a drawn line, a stark contrast to the undulating, moss-covered lava flows that form the backbone of the landscape. The light at dusk is a painter's dream, bleeding from molten gold to bruised plum, casting long, ethereal shadows that dance with the rustling palm fronds. This is a place that has long understood the rhythm of the sea and the patient bounty of the land. For generations, Seaview has been a quiet cultivator of the earth, its economy rooted in the rich volcanic soil that nurtures coffee beans and macadamia nuts, their cultivation a labor of love passed down through families. The scent of roasting coffee often hangs in the air, a warm, inviting aroma that mingles with the ocean breeze. Though history here isn't marked by grand monuments, it's etched into the weathered faces of the farmers and the enduring traditions of aloha spirit that permeate daily life. The small, vibrant community of Seaview thrives on this connection to its heritage, a place where the past is not forgotten but subtly informs the present, a living testament to the enduring power of place.

About This Seaview Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Seaview, 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 Seaview and Hawaii County.

Detailed location data for Seaview includes the ZIP code (96778), telephone area code (808), county seat of Hawaii County (Hilo), 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 Seaview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.