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Waimanalo Hawaii Map

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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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