Why visit Kalaeloa
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 47 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Barbers Point Light, Consolidated Theatres, Kalaeloa Heritage Park and Naval Air Museum Barbers Point.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 65°F.
Weather in Kalaeloa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kalaeloa
Kalaeloa (Hawaiian pronunciation: [kəlɐe̯ˈlowə]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 2,364 at the 2020 census. The community occupies the location of the former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, which was closed in 1999 and subsequently transferred to the State of Hawaiʻi. The geographical name, Ka lae loa, means "long point" in Hawaiian and is the native name for what was also called Barbers Point.
From the Wikipedia article Kalaeloa, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Barbers Point Light
Lighthouse · 2.9 mi
Lighthouse in Hawaii, United States
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University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu
School · 3.0 mi
University in Hawaiʻi
Museums and landmarks9
Kalaeloa Heritage Park
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Kalaeloa Heritage Park (KHP) is a State of Hawai’i-owned park run by volunteers to survey, locate, mark, and improve access to education...
91-1940 Coral Sea Road
Mo, We, Fr 09:00-12:00
Naval Air Museum Barbers Point
Museum · 0.7 mi
Military museum in Hawaii
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Archery Center
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
Decommissioned World War 2 coastal artillery battery that is now an archery range.
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes47
The Cheesecake Factory
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
91 Ka Makana Alii Main Driveway, Kapolei
Mo-Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa-Su 10:00-23:00
Teapresso Bar
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.5 mi
91-5431 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00
35 more on the map.
History
In October 1795, during a trading voyage to China, the ship, the Arthur arrived in Hawaiʻi led by Captain Henry Barber. He set sail for Kauaʻi after stopping for provisions at Waikiki. After passing the entrance to Pearl Harbor, the Arthur wrecked on a reef in high surf and was completely destroyed. Six crew members drowned, but Barber and the other fifteen members of his crew made it ashore in their small boats. The point where the wreck occurred was known thereafter as Barbers Point.
From the History section of Kalaeloa, Hawaii on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Hampton Inn & Suites Oahu/Kapolei
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
91-5434 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei
Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
725 Manawai Street, Kapolei
Churches and places of worship1
St. Jude Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.2 mi
92-455 Makakilo Drive, Makakilo
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
School · 1.0 mi
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt Ave #A, Kapolei
Healthcare4
Straub Benioff Medical Center - Kapolei Clinic & Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
91-5431 Kapolei Parkway
Map of Kalaeloa
133 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81°F | 65°F | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 81°F | 65°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 82°F | 66°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 68°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 1.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 71°F | 0.3 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 72°F | 0.3 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 73°F | 0.6 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 72°F | 0.7 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 72°F | 1.3 in |
| Nov | 84°F | 69°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 82°F | 67°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ewa Kalaeloa Ap 91178 (0 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
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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kalaeloa Airport (JRF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Kapolei 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Ocean Pointe 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Ewa Villages 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Ewa Gentry 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Makakilo 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Ewa Beach 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- East Kapolei 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Waipahu 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Iroquois Point 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Royal Kunia 7 mi north, about 11 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
- Kalaeloa Airport, Kapolei - panoramio, Bob Linsdell, CC BY 3.0
- Kalaeloa Airport, Kapolei (503256) (17225586126), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Barber's Point Lighthouse (6731785051), Pete Markham from Loretto, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu(3), Mj-bird, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former naval air station - panoramio, nick hoke, CC BY 3.0
- Coast Guard, agencies continue response to Western Maui Fires, Image 2 of 4, Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Robertson, Public domain
- Nimitz Cove (9111335421), be808, CC BY 2.0
- Nimitz Cove (9111343259), be808, CC BY 2.0
- Leeward Oahu From the Train (4598162460), Brian Burger from Victoria, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Kapolei 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oahu, Kapolei, United States (Unsplash), Teo Duldulao teowithacamera, CC0
- Yellow Engine (4598159652), Brian Burger from Victoria, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Blow My Horn (4598163536), Brian Burger from Victoria, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Diesel Switcher (4597545177), Brian Burger from Victoria, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Red Engine (4598157114), Brian Burger from Victoria, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- OR&L 6 Kauila 20091018, Musashi1600, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (15), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (17), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (9), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (14), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (16), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (8), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (12), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (4), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (10), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (13), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (3), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (7), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (6), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (5), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (18), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (11), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (2), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- 2014-May-8th Morning Kapole-Park- (1), Merrilydancingape, CC0
- Yellow Hibiscus flower (3), Thomas Woodtli from Zürich, Switzerland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Extinct? land snails (5126287171), David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA, CC BY 2.0
- St. Jude Catholic Church - Kapolei, Hawaii, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Funeral of Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole (PP-25-8-030), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
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