Hauula trip planner

Hauula is a census-designated place and rural community in the Koolauloa District on the island of Oahu, City & County of Honolulu. In Hawaiian, hauula means "red hau" (hau is a type of tree: Hibiscus tiliaceus). There is a small commercial center. As of the 2010 Census, the CDP population was 4,148.A fringing reef extends off the shoreline. There are several beaches and beach parks in Hauula, including Hauula Beach Park, Aukai Beach Park, Kokololio Beach Park, and Mahakea Beach. Sugarcane was once grown along the narrow coastal plain inland from the highway.The U.S. postal code for Hauula is 96717. There is a two-bay fire station located on Kamehameha Highway.GeographyHauula is located at . The town is located north of Punaluu and south of Lāie along Kamehameha Highway .According to the United States Census Bureau, Hauula has a total area of 5.0km2. 3.0km2 of it is land, and 2.0km2 of it, or 40.56%, is water, referring to a part of the Pacific Ocean included in the census tract.Hauula also offers great hiking. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy the 2.5 mile Hauula Loop trail that wraps along the side of the mountain, providing great views of the coast and protecting reef. The trail head is also shared with the Ma'akau Gulch and the Ma'akau Ridge hikes.