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Kahaluu, Hawaii

Kahaluu is a community of 5,619 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

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Population5,619 +22.8% since 2019
Elevation7 ft 2 m
Land area3.5 sq mi
ZIP code96744
Nearest airportKaneohe Bay Marine Corp Air Station (NGF) 5 mi

Why visit Kahaluu

Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 11 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Windward Viaducts, Kalahaku, Kahaluu Fish Pond and Kahaluu Taro Lo'i.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; February lows average 64°F.

About Kahaluu

Kahaluʻu (; Hawaiian pronunciation: [ˈkɐhɐˈluʔu]) is a residential community and census-designated place (CDP) in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, in the District of Koolaupoko on the island of Oahu. In Hawaiian kaha luʻu means "diving place". As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a total population of 5,241.

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

Things to do11

Windward Viaducts

Bridge · 3.8 mi

Bridge in United States of America

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Kalahaku

Scenic view · 1.1 mi

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Ko'olau-10 Theatres

Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi

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Nanaikaalaea

Scenic view · 1.2 mi

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Puʻukauai

Scenic view · 1.4 mi

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Puʻukiolea

Scenic view · 1.5 mi

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Puʻukolo

Scenic view · 0.9 mi

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Puʻukuolani

Scenic view · 1.7 mi

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Puʻumāʻeliʻeli

Scenic view · 1.5 mi

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Ulimakoli

Scenic view · 1.4 mi

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Pu’u Ma’eli’eli WWII bunker

Scenic view · 1.5 mi

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Museums and landmarks3

Kahaluu Fish Pond

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi

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Kahaluu Taro Lo'i

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi

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Tomb of Zhang Xueliang

Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds6

Byodo-in Temple

Park · 1.9 mi

Memorial park located on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, US

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Kualoa Regional Park

Park · 3.8 mi

Park in Oahu, Hawaii

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Valley of the Temples Memorial Park

Park · 1.7 mi

Memorial park located on the windward (eastern) side of the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu

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Kahaluu Regional Park

Park

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Ahuimanu Community Playground

Playground · 1.6 mi

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ʻBlueʻ Neighborhood Playground

Playground · 1.6 mi

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Restaurants and cafes6

Waiāhole Poi Factory

Restaurant · Regional, Poi, Hawaiian · 1.8 mi

48-140 Kamehameha Highway, Kāneʻohe

Mo-Su 10:00-18:00

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El chile relleno

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi

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Ninja Sushi

Restaurant · Sushi · 1.7 mi

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 1.7 mi

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 1.6 mi

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Huli-Chicken Foodtruck

Fast food

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Churches and places of worship4

Shopping2

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Gas and EV charging1

Schools, colleges and libraries12

Healthcare1

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Map of Kahaluu

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

Climate by month

60°80°January: 6.2 in of rainFebruary: 7.4 in of rainMarch: 9.0 in of rainApril: 5.5 in of rainMay: 4.9 in of rainJune: 4.3 in of rainJuly: 4.7 in of rainAugust: 5.4 in of rainSeptember: 6.4 in of rainOctober: 7.2 in of rainNovember: 8.0 in of rainDecember: 7.1 in of rainJanuary: 78°FFebruary: 77°FMarch: 77°FApril: 79°FMay: 81°FJune: 83°FJuly: 83°FAugust: 84°FSeptember: 84°FOctober: 82°FNovember: 80°FDecember: 78°FJanuary: 64°FFebruary: 64°FMarch: 65°FApril: 67°FMay: 68°FJune: 71°FJuly: 72°FAugust: 72°FSeptember: 71°FOctober: 70°FNovember: 69°FDecember: 66°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan78°F64°F6.2 in0.0 in
Feb77°F64°F7.4 in0.0 in
Mar77°F65°F9.0 in0.0 in
Apr79°F67°F5.5 in0.0 in
May81°F68°F4.9 in0.0 in
Jun83°F71°F4.3 in0.0 in
Jul83°F72°F4.7 in0.0 in
Aug84°F72°F5.4 in0.0 in
Sep84°F71°F6.4 in0.0 in
Oct82°F70°F7.2 in0.0 in
Nov80°F69°F8.0 in0.0 in
Dec78°F66°F7.1 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waihee 837.5 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$142,045median household income
$1,213,400median home value
$2,504median monthly rent
44.6median age
32.3%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
59.6%of homes are owner-occupied
32.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1822%18 to 3413%35 to 6443%65 and over22%

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

Disaster history

Honolulu County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lala (Hurricane)
  • 2026-09-25: Tropical Storm Nolo (Tropical Storm)
  • 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2025-08-19: Kunia Road Fire (Fire)
  • 2022-02-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-07-25: Hurricane Douglas (Hurricane)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Kaneohe Bay Marine Corp Air Station (NGF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.

  • Heeia 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
  • Kaneohe 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
  • Kaneohe Base 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
  • Aiea 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
  • Halawa 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
  • Waimalu 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
  • Kailua 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
  • Pearl City 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
  • Urban Honolulu 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
  • Mililani Mauka 10 mi west, about 16 min by car

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

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