Waimea Hawaii Map

About Waimea, Hawaii

Waimea is a locality in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. Waimea is located at 21.6462°N, 158.0625°W. It observes the Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) timezone. ZIP code: 96743.

Waimea unfolds like a quiet breath against the vast Pacific, its golden hills rolling towards the sea. It lies 14.0 miles north-north-west of Mililani Town, HI (from Mililani Town, HI: bearing 347°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west of Laie. Here, the air carries a perpetual sweetness, a blend of salt spray and the dry, sun-baked earth that defines the leeward slopes. The land itself, a study in subtle erosion, slopes gently towards the coast, punctuated by dry gulches that speak of infrequent but powerful rains. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, painterly shadows, transforming the scrubby vegetation and scattered acacia trees into a landscape of soft, shifting hues. The rhythm of Waimea is one of patient endurance, a town that has learned to live in harmony with the sun’s ardent gaze and the ocean's constant murmur. This corner of Honolulu County holds a deep connection to its agricultural past, a legacy still visible in the patchwork of former pineapple fields that now yield to more diverse crops and grazing land. For generations, Waimea thrived on the bounty of its fertile valleys, a testament to the ingenuity of those who first cultivated this challenging terrain. The old plantation roads, now often paved, still trace the contours of the land, hinting at the industrious spirit that once powered the island's economy. Today, a more varied economic landscape has emerged, with local businesses serving both residents and the occasional visitor drawn to Waimea's understated charm and its proximity to dramatic coastal vistas and historic sites that whisper tales of ancient Hawaiian voyagers and later settlers.

About This Waimea Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waimea, Hawaii — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 21.64618, -158.062534. 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 Waimea and Honolulu County.

Detailed location data for Waimea includes the ZIP code (96712), 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 Waimea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.