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Hokuloa Church, Puako, Hawaii
Hokuloa Church, Puako, Hawaii · Yoshi Canopus, CC BY-SA 4.0

Waikoloa Village, Hawaii

Waikoloa Village is a community of 7,543 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

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Population7,543 +15.2% since 2019
Elevation410 ft 125 m
Land area15.8 sq mi
ZIP code96738
Nearest airportWaimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) 10 mi

Why visit Waikoloa Village

Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, Lahaina Galleries, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Waialea Beach.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; February lows average 68°F.

About Waikoloa Village

Waikoloa Village or Waikōloa Village is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2020 census, Waikoloa Village had a population of 7,104. The spelling Waikoloa is used by the local post office.

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

Things to do1

Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

Beach · 3.4 mi

Beach in Hawaii, USA

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Museums and landmarks3

Lahaina Galleries

Museum · 3.5 mi

68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Kohala Coast

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Puako Petroglyphs

Monument and historic site · 3.5 mi

Display of a few separate petroglyph pieces

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Beach "69"

Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds8

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

Park · 3.4 mi

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Waialea Beach

Beach · 3.0 mi

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Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve

Park · 3.4 mi

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Waialea Bay Beach Park

Park · 3.0 mi

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Waialea Bay Marine Life Conservation District

Hiking and trails · 3.0 mi

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Waikoloa Community Park

Park · 1.2 mi

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Waikoloa Dryland Wildfire Safety Park

Park · 1.2 mi

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Waikoloa Village Golf Club

Golf course · 1.2 mi

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Restaurants and cafes12

Tequilas Hawaii

Restaurant · Mexican · 3.4 mi

68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Kamuela

Mo-Su 11:00-20:30

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Pueo’s Osteria

Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi

17:00-21:00

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Tommy Bahama

Diner · American · 3.5 mi

68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Kohala Coast

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3 Frogs

Restaurant · Burger, American, Sandwich · 3.5 mi

Mo-Su 10:00-16:00

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Racha Thai

Restaurant · 1.7 mi

115 Waikoloa Road

Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00

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Under the Bodhi Tree

Cafe · 3.4 mi

68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Kohala Coast

Mo-Su 11:00-19:00

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Kimobean Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.4 mi

68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Kohala Coast

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Mama Bear's Kitchen

Restaurant · 1.6 mi

116 Waikoloa Road

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Hot Malasadas

Bakery · 2.3 mi

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Juice 101

Fast food · Juice, Coffee Shop · 3.4 mi

68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Kohala Coast

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Smash Daddy's 808

Fast food · 1.7 mi

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Churches and places of worship6

Shopping4

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Schools, colleges and libraries1

Map of Waikoloa Village

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

Climate by month

80°January: 1.5 in of rainFebruary: 0.7 in of rainMarch: 0.9 in of rainApril: 0.4 in of rainMay: 0.5 in of rainJune: 0.6 in of rainJuly: 0.2 in of rainAugust: 0.8 in of rainSeptember: 0.6 in of rainOctober: 0.8 in of rainNovember: 0.7 in of rainDecember: 1.2 in of rainJanuary: 82°FFebruary: 82°FMarch: 84°FApril: 85°FMay: 86°FJune: 87°FJuly: 88°FAugust: 88°FSeptember: 88°FOctober: 87°FNovember: 86°FDecember: 84°FJanuary: 68°FFebruary: 68°FMarch: 70°FApril: 71°FMay: 72°FJune: 74°FJuly: 75°FAugust: 75°FSeptember: 75°FOctober: 74°FNovember: 73°FDecember: 70°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan82°F68°F1.5 in0.0 in
Feb82°F68°F0.7 in0.0 in
Mar84°F70°F0.9 in0.0 in
Apr85°F71°F0.4 in0.0 in
May86°F72°F0.5 in0.0 in
Jun87°F74°F0.6 in0.0 in
Jul88°F75°F0.2 in0.0 in
Aug88°F75°F0.8 in0.0 in
Sep88°F75°F0.6 in0.0 in
Oct87°F74°F0.8 in0.0 in
Nov86°F73°F0.7 in0.0 in
Dec84°F70°F1.2 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Puukohola Heiau 98.1 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$81,703median household income
$802,600median home value
$2,177median monthly rent
38.7median age
31.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
69.5%of homes are owner-occupied
26.4 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1826%18 to 3418%35 to 6435%65 and over20%

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

Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.

  • Kaiminani 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
  • Kaloko 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
  • Halaula 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
  • Hawi 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
  • Holualoa 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
  • Kapaau 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
  • Kailua 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
  • Honokaa 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
  • Honalo 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
  • Kahaluu-Keauhou 27 mi south, about 44 min by car

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

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