Wailea Hawaii Map

About Wailea, Hawaii

Wailea is a locality in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,027. The population density is 312.6 people per km². Wailea is located at 20.6824°N, 156.4353°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP codes: 96710, 96790.

Wailea presents a sun-drenched shoreline where the rhythmic pulse of the Pacific Ocean meets the warm, volcanic earth. It lies 11.5 miles north-northwest of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 348°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north-northwest of Pepeekeo. The Ka‘ahakini Stream carves a quiet path toward the tide, its presence a subtle reminder of the water that shapes this terrain. Beyond the immediate coast, the jagged silhouette of Mauna Kea looms on the distant horizon, anchoring the sky while the State Department of Land State Resource Management Area preserves the integrity of the land. The air here carries the faint, sweet perfume of plumeria, and the light at dusk settles over the water in hues of bruised plum and gold, turning the surf into a shimmering expanse that feels both ancient and immediate.

Wailea exists as a space where the echoes of past agricultural industry—the memory of sugarcane and pineapple—have transitioned into a modern economy defined by stewardship and hospitality. This sense of kuleana, or responsibility, guides the way the landscape is managed, ensuring that the development remains in harmony with the natural beauty of the coast. While the rugged allure of the Hilo Forest Reserve remains miles away and the waters of Waihonu Pond sit deep in the interior, the local character remains firmly rooted in its coastal identity. Life in Wailea moves with the tides, a steady and deliberate pace that honors the deep connection between the people and the island, reflecting a quiet pride in a place that demands both appreciation and care.

About This Wailea Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wailea, Hawaii. Coordinates: 20.682352, -156.435323. 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 Wailea includes the ZIP code (96710, 96790), telephone area code (808), county seat of Hawaii County (Hilo), 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.