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Waianae Hawaii Map

Explore Waianae, Hawaii, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Waianae, Hawaii

How to Use This Waianae, Hawaii Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Waianae, Hawaii. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Hawaii or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Waianae.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Waianae
State	Hawaii (HI)
County	Honolulu County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu)

Latitude	21.451816
Longitude	-158.182043
Population	13,614
Density	973.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	96792
Area Code	808
County Seat	Honolulu
School District	Hawaii Department of Education

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About Waianae, Hawaii

Waianae is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of 13,614. The population density is 973.9 people per km². Waianae is located at 21.4518°N, 158.1820°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96792.

Waianae defines the rugged western edge of the island where the land meets the expansive Pacific Ocean. It lies 2.3 miles north-northwest of Maili, HI (from Maili, HI: bearing 332°T), and is situated 9.4 miles northwest of Makakilo. Kawiwi Stream winds its way through the terrain, cutting a path toward the shore that shapes the local landscape. The imposing presence of the Waianae Range looms five miles away, acting as a dramatic backdrop to the daily cycle of tides. Residents enjoy the proximity of the State Department of Land State Resource Management Area, which preserves the natural character of the shoreline. Nearby, the Waiʻanae Valley offers a quiet contrast to the salt-sprayed coast, holding the echoes of the island’s ancient geology. Sunlight here possesses a distinct, heavy quality at dusk, turning the water into a sheet of hammered copper.

Waianae carries a deep history rooted in the traditions of Polynesian voyaging and the cultivation of the earth. The local economy has shifted from the labor of sugarcane and pineapple fields to a modern reliance on small-scale commerce and service industries. Many families maintain a connection to the land through the quiet practice of tending taro lo'i, honoring a legacy that predates contemporary development. Water from the Niuli‘i Reservoir, located three miles away, remains a vital resource for the agricultural rhythms that persist in the surrounding fields. The transition from industrial agriculture to a community-focused economy has fostered a profound sense of kuleana among the people who call Waianae home. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, governed by the trade winds that cool the afternoons.

Cultural life in Waianae thrives on the strength of its local identity and a commitment to preserving traditional Hawaiian values. Notable landmarks include the Waiʻanae Kai Forest Reserve, a five-mile journey away, which provides a sanctuary for native flora and serves as a reminder of the island’s original state. For those seeking the challenge of the earth, the Palikea Trail sits six miles distant, offering a path through the higher elevations of the region. The area is also known for producing influential figures such as the renowned musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, whose voice became a signature of the islands. Community gatherings are often punctuated by the scent of plumeria and the sound of the Pacific Ocean rhythmically striking the coast. Every day in Waianae reinforces the importance of heritage and the enduring spirit of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Memorial Bust (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 258° W
Surf spot (Viewpoint) — 0.7 mi, 238° SW
Shoreline (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 230° SW
Waianae Regional Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 276° W
Kaupuni Neighborhood Park (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 053° NE
Waianae Kai Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 343° N
Makua Keaau Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 329° NW
Honouliuli Preserve (State Resource Management Area) — 5.1 mi, 083° E
Kaena Point State Park (State Park) — 5.5 mi, 328° NW
Nanakuli Beach Park / Kalanianaole Beach Park (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 154° SE
Mermaid Cave / Tunnels (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 154° SE
Yokohama Bay (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 330° NW
Pacific Skydiving Honolulu (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 359° N
Honouliuli Internment Camp (Historic Ruins) — 9.0 mi, 118° SE
Red Castle (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 075° E
North Shore Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 9.2 mi, 024° NE
Waimea Blue Ocean Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.6 mi, 029° NE
Wyland Galleries (Gallery) — 10.6 mi, 029° NE
Religious Monument (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 085° E
Kai Ku Hale (Gallery) — 10.8 mi, 028° NE
Consolidated Mililani (Cinema) — 11.3 mi, 090° E
HMH-463 Memorial (Monument) — 11.5 mi, 025° NE
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 11.5 mi, 025° NE
Hawaii's Plantation Village (Museum) — 11.9 mi, 113° SE
Ewa 1 Locomotive (Historic Ruins) — 12.0 mi, 133° SE
Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.1 mi, 149° SE · 266 acres
Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 14.1 mi, 075° E · 6,755 acres
James Campbell High School Football Field (Stadium) — 14.5 mi, 130° SE
Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.6 mi, 079° E · 9,188 acres

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