Why visit Nanakuli
Townapedia lists 15 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Puʻuʻohulukai and Puʻuʻohuluuka.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; March lows average 58°F.
Weather in Nanakuli
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nanakuli
Nānākuli (Hawaiian pronunciation: [naːnaːˈkuli]) is a census-designated place (CDP) on the west coast of the island of Oʻahu, City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. In Hawaiian, nānā kuli means literally "look at knee". The population was 12,195 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Nānākuli, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Restaurants and cafes15
New Spicy House Thai Food
Restaurant · Thai · 1.1 mi
87-730 Farrington Highway, Waianae
Mo-Su 11:00-15:00,16:00-20:30
Oni Onoz
Restaurant · Comfort Food · 0.5 mi
87-1650 Farrington Highway, Waianae
Su-Mo closed; Tu-Fr 14:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
89-102 Farrington Highway, Waianae
Su 04:00-20:30; Mo-Fr 03:30-20:30; Sa 04:00-20:30
A & G Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Hawaiian Cuisine · 1.2 mi
87-2070 Farrington Highway, Nānākuli
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30
Dan's Ma'ili Shave Ice
Ice cream · 0.8 mi
87-139 Hookele Street
We-Su 10:00-18:00
3 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship3
First Samoan Church of the Nazarene
Place of worship · 1.5 mi
87-518 Farrington Highway, waianae
First Samoan Congregational Christian Church in Hawaii, Hakimo
Church · Protestant
87-168 Hakimo Road
Samoan Church Of Hawaii, LMS
Place of worship · 0.8 mi
87-140 Kahau Street, waianae
Shopping3
Nanakuli Super
Grocery · 1.3 mi
87-2090 Farrington Hwy, Waianae
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Map of Nanakuli
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 59°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 59°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 76°F | 58°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 60°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 61°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 64°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 64°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 65°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 65°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 63°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 76°F | 60°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Puu Manawahua 725.6 (3 mi away), rain and snow from Waianae 798, 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, 9 miles away.
- Maili 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Waianae 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Ko Olina 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Makakilo 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Makaha 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Kapolei 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- East Kapolei 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Royal Kunia 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Schofield Barracks 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Ewa Villages 9 mi southeast, about 15 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- St. Rita Church - Nānākuli, Hawaii, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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