Waimanalo Beach Hawaii Map

About Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii

Waimanalo Beach is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,505. The population density is 896.7 people per km². Waimanalo Beach is located at 21.3288°N, 157.6974°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96795.

Waimanalo Beach unfolds as a broad, sun-drenched expanse where the Pacific whispers against shores of fine, pale sand. It lies 5.7 miles south-south-east of Kailua, HI (from Kailua, HI: bearing 152°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-east of Kaneohe. The Koolau Mountains, a verdant, ancient presence, rise sharply behind the town, their slopes often veiled in a soft mist that lends an ethereal quality to the air, a scent of damp earth and blooming ginger. Beyond the immediate fringe of palms and naupaka, the land gently slopes towards the ocean, a landscape shaped by the steady hand of trade winds and the persistent kiss of saltwater spray. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a certain liquid gold, transforming the ordinary into something touched by the sublime, a quiet benediction over the gentle swell of the turquoise sea. This stretch of coast, long tended by native Hawaiians, carries the echoes of agricultural endeavors, particularly its past as a significant pineapple-growing region, a history still subtly present in the enduring green of the surrounding fields. Today, the economy of Waimanalo Beach draws strength from tourism, the steady flow of visitors drawn to its less-crowded shores, and from its role as a residential community for those who find solace in its laid-back rhythm. The distinctive U.S. Marine Corps Base Hawaii also occupies a portion of the landscape, a modern counterpoint to the ancient volcanic presence of the mountains, and a reminder of the island's strategic importance. The spirit of Waimanalo Beach feels deeply rooted, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the gentle turning of the tides and the enduring warmth of its people.

About This Waimanalo Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 21.3288, -157.6974. 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 Waimanalo Beach and Honolulu County.

Detailed location data for Waimanalo Beach includes the ZIP code (96795), telephone area code (808), county seat of Honolulu County (Honolulu), 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 Waimanalo Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.