Wailea Hawaii Map

About Wailea, Hawaii

Wailea is a locality in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,352. The population density is 340.8 people per km². Wailea is located at 20.6897°N, 156.4419°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96790.

Wailea unfolds along Maui's southwestern coast, a sun-drenched expanse where emerald fairways surrender to the vast, cerulean Pacific. It lies 13.4 miles south of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 171°T), and is situated 3.6 miles south-south-east of Kihei. The landscape here is a study in refined naturalism: gently rolling hills carpeted in manicured grass transition seamlessly into golden crescents of sand, lapped by waters that shift from a translucent turquoise near the shore to a deep, resonant sapphire further out. The air, perpetually warm and carrying the faint, sweet perfume of plumeria and hibiscus, hums with a quiet energy, a testament to the meticulous care that shapes every vista. Palm trees, their fronds catching the trade winds like silken banners, punctuate the horizon, their shadows lengthening and shortening with the unhurried passage of the sun. This sliver of Maui, once largely undeveloped ranchland, has blossomed into a premier destination, its economy intrinsically linked to the allure of its pristine beaches and world-class resorts. The spirit of aloha, while perhaps amplified for visitors, is undeniably present in the unpretentious grace of the local service industry and the quiet hum of activity that sustains its luxurious facade. Wailea's history is less about ancient edifices and more about a modern vision of paradise, a carefully cultivated environment where the natural beauty of the island is enhanced rather than overshadowed. Evenings here are particularly evocative, as the sky bleeds into hues of rose and amethyst, and the distant glow of resort lights mirrors the scattered stars beginning to prick the darkening canvas.

About This Wailea Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Wailea includes the ZIP code (9679), 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 Wailea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.