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Waimanalo Hawaii Map

Explore Waimanalo, 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 Waimanalo, Hawaii

How to Use This Waimanalo, Hawaii Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Waimanalo, 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 Waimanalo.

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

Latitude	21.34207
Longitude	-157.730238
Population	6,057
Density	536.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	96795
Area Code	808
County Seat	Honolulu
School District	Hawaii Department of Education

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About Waimanalo, Hawaii

Waimanalo is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,057. The population density is 536.6 people per km². Waimanalo is located at 21.3421°N, 157.7302°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96795.

Waimanalo reveals itself through the steady, rhythmic pulse of the Puha Stream as it makes its way toward the Pacific Ocean. It lies 4.0 miles south-southeast of Kailua, HI (from Kailua, HI: bearing 157°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east-northeast of Honolulu. The landscape of Waimanalo is defined by the State Department of Land State Resource Management Area, which provides a vast, protected expanse of green space. From the shore, one can observe the Mokulua Islands rising from the blue horizon, while the distant Koolau Range anchors the sky with its jagged, verdant spine. The atmosphere here carries a heavy, sweet scent of salt and earth, particularly when the trade winds shift across the lowlands. Beyond the immediate terrain, the Waimānalo Forest Reserve offers a dense, shadowed sanctuary that contrasts sharply with the open, sun-drenched coastline.

Waimanalo maintains a deep connection to the soil, preserved through a long history of agricultural stewardship that once favored sugarcane and pineapple. Today, the local economy flourishes through small-scale farming and the cultivation of taro lo'i, which continue to honor the traditional practices of the region. Residents often find their livelihoods linked to the land, reflecting a quiet kuleana to maintain the health of the environment for future generations. While the memory of larger industrial plantations has faded, the spirit of labor remains, manifesting in the vibrant roadside stalls that offer the harvest of the season. To the north, the waters of Ka‘elepulu Pond serve as a reminder of the complex, managed wetlands that once characterized this part of the island.

Cultural character in Waimanalo is shaped by a profound respect for the sea and a communal dedication to preserving the distinct identity of the neighborhood. The rhythm of daily life slows under the heavy afternoon light, a time when the shadow of the Koolau Range stretches long across the valley floors. While residents may travel toward Maunawili Valley or seek the cooling mist of Mānoa Falls, they consistently return to the familiar, unpretentious pace of their home. Occasional visitors might traverse the Manoa Falls Trail, yet the true essence of the place is felt in the local gatherings that celebrate the traditions of the eight main islands. Among those who have called this place home, the musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole remains a singular, iconic figure whose voice captured the gentle, resilient spirit of the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Waimanalo District Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 091° E
Kuliouou Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 167° S
The point at the end of the trail (Viewpoint) — 1.4 mi, 211° SW
Shoreline (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 064° NE
Waimanalo Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 334° NW
Kaiona Beach Park (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 107° E
Kawai Nui Marsh (Local Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 323° NW
The Dead Man's Catwalk (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 116° SE
Island Glassworks (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 347° N
Kailua Beach Park (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 008° N
Kaioa Beach Park (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 110° E
Manoa Chocolate Company (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 348° N
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 4.0 mi, 169° S
Pali Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 304° NW
Sea Lion Feeding Pool (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 114° SE
Harold Lyon Memorial (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 264° W
Cenotaph for Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 313° NW
Hanauma Bay Nature Park (Nature Reserve) — 5.2 mi, 155° SE
Kaniakapūpū Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 5.5 mi, 276° W
War Bunker (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 115° SE
Consolidated Kahala Theatre (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 220° SW
John Young Museum of Art (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 241° SW
Orvis Auditorium (Theatre) — 6.6 mi, 241° SW
Battery Harlow (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.9 mi, 223° SW
Birkhimer State Emergency Operations Center (Historic Castle / Fort) — 7.0 mi, 221° SW
Queen Emma Summer Palace (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 267° W
He'eia National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 7.1 mi, 329° NW
Gallery ‘Iolani (Gallery) — 7.1 mi, 310° NW
Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.8 mi, 312° NW · 9,188 acres
Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 13.8 mi, 312° NW · 6,755 acres

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