Why visit Hanamaulu
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kalepa, Waiu, Albert Spencer Wilcox Building and Grove Farm.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 66°F.
Weather in Hanamaulu
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hanamaulu
Hanamāʻulu (literally, "tired bay" in Hawaiian) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States. It is the ancient birthplace of Kawelo, a member of Kauai's ruling family. The population was 4,994 at the 2020 census, up from 3,272 at the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Hanamāʻulu, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks9
Albert Spencer Wilcox Building
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Library building in Kauai County, Hawaii
Grove Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Hawaii, United States
Lihue Civic Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Hawaii, United States
Lihue Hongwanji Mission
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic mission near Lihue, Hawaii, United States
United States Post Office–Lihue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Post office in Kauai County, United States of America
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
3730 Ahukini Road, Lihue
Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
Kapaia Suspension Bridge
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
Also known as the Kapaia Swinging Bridge.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Nawiliwili Beach Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Hawaii, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes6
Ocean House by Roy Yamaguchi
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.1 mi
4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue
Mo-Su 07:00-10:30,17:00-22:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Hanamaulu
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°F | 66°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 67°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 70°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 71°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 73°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 75°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 75°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 75°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 74°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 71°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 79°F | 69°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lihue Wso Ap 1020.1 Gsn 91165 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kauai County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lowell (Hurricane)
- 2026-09-25: Tropical Storm Nolo (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-06-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2020-07-25: Hurricane Douglas (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-01: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lihue Airport (LIH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Lihue 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Puhi 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Wailua 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Wailua Homesteads 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Kapaa 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Anahola 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Koloa 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Omao 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Poipu 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Eleele 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hanamaulu, Syced, CC0
- Kauai-Lihue-postoffice, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
- Kauai-GroveFarm-Homestead, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
- Kauai-AlbertSpencerWilcox-building-facade, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
- County Building and Park, Rykeramimoto, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kauai-Lihue-Hongwanji, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
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