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Pahoa and the 2014 lava flows
Pahoa and the 2014 lava flows · Madereugeneandrew, CC BY-SA 4.0
Large moth
Large moth · Rustedstrings, CC BY-SA 3.0
Big Island, Southeastern coast (near Kahakai Park)
Big Island, Southeastern coast (near Kahakai Park) · Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 3.0
2021-10-09 11 29 23 View northwest along Hawaii State Route 130 (Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road) just north of Pāhoa Village Road in Pāhoa, Hawaii County, Hawaii
2021-10-09 11 29 23 View northwest along Hawaii State Route 130 (Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road) just north of Pāhoa Village Road in Pāhoa, Hawaii County, Hawaii · Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Small Hawaii island · Diducthat!, CC BY 4.0
Lava Flow Roadblock. Post Office Rd, Pahoa (504088) (22559782366)
Lava Flow Roadblock. Post Office Rd, Pahoa (504088) (22559782366) · Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0

Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii

Hawaiian Beaches is a community of 3,947 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

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Population3,947 -25.8% since 2019
Elevation256 ft 78 m
Land area15.2 sq mi
ZIP code96778
Nearest airportHilo International Airport (ITO) 14 mi

Why visit Hawaiian Beaches

Townapedia lists 5 parks and trails, 17 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

September is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 61°F.

About Hawaiian Beaches

Hawaiian Beaches is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States located in the District of Puna. As of the 2020 census, Hawaiian Beaches had a population of 3,976. Its Hawaiian name is Waiakahiʻula.

From the Wikipedia article Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Parks, trails and playgrounds5

Honu Street Park

Park · 1.4 mi

Mo-Fr 11:00-16:00

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Maikoiko Park

Park · 1.9 mi

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Papio Ocean Park

Park · 2.9 mi

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Kahakai Park

Park · 2.8 mi

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Nanawale Forest Reserve

Hiking and trails · 3.3 mi

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Restaurants and cafes17

Sushi Rolls & Bowls

Restaurant · Japanese · 3.4 mi

15-2714 Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa

We-Mo 10:30-19:00

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Coco Cantina

Cafe · Mexican · 3.4 mi

Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00

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Luquin's Cantina

Restaurant · Mexican · 3.2 mi

15-1450 Kahakai Blvd, Pahoa

Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

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Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza · 3.4 mi

Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00

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Thep Thai

Restaurant · Thai, Coffee Shop · 3.4 mi

Mo-Su 11:00-19:00

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Kohala Company Co.

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.4 mi

Mo-Su 06:00-20:00

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Pahoa Fresh Fish

Restaurant · Fish And Chips · 3.3 mi

15-2670 Pāhoa Bypass Road, Pahoa

Mo-Su 09:00-18:30

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I Want Ice Cream

Ice cream · 3.3 mi

Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 13:00-19:00

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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

Fast food · Hawaiian · 3.4 mi

Mo-Su 09:00-20:00

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Domino's

Fast food · Pizza · 3.4 mi

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 3.4 mi

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5 more on the map.

Where to stay1

Terry and Nancy

Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi

15-2054 27th Avenue

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Shopping1

Malama Market

Grocery · 3.4 mi

Mo-Su 06:00-21:00

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Gas and EV charging1

Schools, colleges and libraries4

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Map of Hawaiian Beaches

29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

60°80°January: 10.1 in of rainFebruary: 12.9 in of rainMarch: 15.4 in of rainApril: 12.6 in of rainMay: 9.6 in of rainJune: 9.1 in of rainJuly: 12.0 in of rainAugust: 12.8 in of rainSeptember: 11.2 in of rainOctober: 13.3 in of rainNovember: 17.8 in of rainDecember: 14.6 in of rainJanuary: 75°FFebruary: 76°FMarch: 75°FApril: 76°FMay: 77°FJune: 79°FJuly: 79°FAugust: 80°FSeptember: 80°FOctober: 79°FNovember: 77°FDecember: 76°FJanuary: 61°FFebruary: 61°FMarch: 62°FApril: 62°FMay: 64°FJune: 65°FJuly: 66°FAugust: 67°FSeptember: 66°FOctober: 65°FNovember: 64°FDecember: 62°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan75°F61°F10.1 in
Feb76°F61°F12.9 in
Mar75°F62°F15.4 in
Apr76°F62°F12.6 in
May77°F64°F9.6 in
Jun79°F65°F9.1 in
Jul79°F66°F12.0 in
Aug80°F67°F12.8 in
Sep80°F66°F11.2 in
Oct79°F65°F13.3 in
Nov77°F64°F17.8 in
Dec76°F62°F14.6 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hilo 5 S (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$29,295median household income
$272,700median home value
$1,658median monthly rent
52.6median age
19.0%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
85.1%of homes are owner-occupied
42.8 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1816%18 to 3418%35 to 6437%65 and over29%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Hawaii County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lala (Hurricane)
  • 2026-09-25: Tropical Storm Nolo (Tropical Storm)
  • 2026-09-01: Earthquake (Earthquake)
  • 2026-08-25: Hurricane Lala (Tropical Storm)
  • 2026-07-26: Kawaihae Road Fire (Fire)
  • 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Hilo International Airport (ITO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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