Tiki Gardens, Hawaii — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Tiki Gardens, Hawaii County.
| City | Tiki Gardens |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| County | Hawaii |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| Latitude | 19.530448 |
| Longitude | -154.996188 |
| Population | 245 |
| Density | 81.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96778 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| County Seat | Hilo |
| School District | Hawaii Department of Education |
Tiki Gardens is a locality in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It is a small community with a population of 245. The population density is 81.3 people per km². Tiki Gardens is located at 19.5304°N, 154.9962°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96778.
Tiki Gardens unfolds along a stretch of Hawaii's coastline, where the volcanic earth slopes gently towards the Pacific. It lies 14.5 miles south-south-east of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 156°T), and is situated 4.6 miles south-south-west of Hawaiian Paradise Park. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of plumeria and the distant, salty breath of the ocean, a constant murmur beneath the chirping of unseen birds. The landscape is a vibrant tapestry of emerald green, the dense foliage of tropical plants spilling down hillsides, punctuated by the occasional flash of a crimson hibiscus. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, paints fleeting patterns on the damp, dark soil, revealing the intricate root systems of ancient trees that stand like silent sentinels. The very character of Tiki Gardens seems to be one of vibrant, untamed growth, a place where the wild heart of the islands beats strong. The history of Tiki Gardens is intrinsically tied to the fertile lands and the bounty of the sea. Once a region explored and settled by Polynesian voyagers, its fertile slopes have long been cultivated, yielding crops that speak to the enduring spirit of aloha. The local economy, though modest, thrives on the fruits of this land and the allure of its natural beauty, with small farms producing exotic fruits and handcrafted goods finding their way to appreciative visitors. While not a hub of bustling industry, Tiki Gardens possesses a quiet charm, a testament to a lifestyle that values connection to the earth and a serene existence. The gentle rhythm of daily life here is dictated by the sun’s arc and the ebb and flow of the tide, a peaceful counterpoint to the world’s more hurried pace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tiki Gardens, 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 Tiki Gardens and Hawaii County.
Detailed location data for Tiki Gardens 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 Tiki Gardens is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |