Waialua Hawaii Map

About Waialua, Hawaii

Waialua is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,062. The population density is 715.8 people per km². Waialua is located at 21.5674°N, 158.1205°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP codes: 96748, 96791.

Waialua draws its character from the constant movement of the Waialua Stream, which carves a path through the lowlands toward the Pacific Ocean. It lies 16.3 miles north-northwest of Lahaina, HI (from Lahaina, HI: bearing 340°T), and is situated 10.4 miles northwest of Napili-Honokowai. The topography here is shaped by the Pūniuʻōhuanui Gulch, creating a textured landscape where the land meets the salt-heavy air of the coast. In the distance, the Alanuipuhipaka Ridge rises as a silent sentinel against the sky, while the nearby Kula‘alamihi Fishpond reflects the shifting light of the passing clouds. The horizon is punctuated by the silhouette of Kanahā Rock, visible across the water as the tide pulls rhythmically against the shore. Visitors and residents alike share the coastline with the seasonal visitors of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, where the quiet surface of the sea often betrays the immense life moving just beneath the blue.

Waialua carries the legacy of its agricultural roots, though the vast fields once dominated by sugarcane and pineapple have long since given way to a more diverse, quiet economy. The persistent trade winds carry the scent of plumeria, a reminder of the deep kuleana held by those who work the soil and steward the shoreline. For those seeking the solitude of the landscape, the Wailau Trail offers a passage into the rugged terrain that defines the periphery of the region, while Hīpuapua Falls remains a distant, cooling promise in the hills. The pace of life in Waialua remains tethered to the natural cycles of the sun and the swell, maintaining an identity that honors its history of Polynesian voyaging and the enduring importance of the land.

About This Waialua Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waialua, Hawaii. Coordinates: 21.567445, -158.120525. 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 Waialua includes the ZIP code (96748, 96791), telephone area code (808), county seat of Maui County (Wailuku), 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.