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Waimea
is located along the northern end of The Big Island of Hawaii, nine miles above the Kohala Coast. The community of Waimea is also known as Kamuela. The two are actually one and the same, with Waimea being the original name of the community and the surrounding area. Waimea lies in the rolling green foothills above the Kohala Coast, and offers hiking, biking, tennis, and horseback riding. Waimea is also home to nine golf courses and seven world class hotels. Just a short drive takes you to some of the island's most beautiful beaches and swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, diving and more. The town of Waimea boosts some of the best restaurants on the island, where chefs prepare dishes made from fruits and produce and fresh seafood of the area. In recent years, Waimea has become popular with many fine artists and craftspeople, and art galleries and specialty shops line the main street of town. Other points of interest in Waimea include Parker Ranch, the largest working ranch of its kind in the U.S., where Hawaiian cowboys still work and live in the way of their ancestors. Waimea is also the home base for the famous Mauna Kea Observatory. The community of Waimea that is nestled 2,500 feet above the spectacular Kohala Coast offers a peaceful, country setting for visitors.
Surrounding areas: Kamuela, Hawaii (3.9 mi), Waipio Valley, Hawaii (7.7 mi), Kawaihae, Hawaii (11.9 mi), Honokaa, Hawaii (12.5 mi), Waikoloa Village, Hawaii (13.3 mi), Puako, Hawaii (15.5 mi), Mauna Lani, Hawaii (15.8 mi)
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Waimea Vacation Rentals
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Waimea Hotels and Resorts
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| Bay Club At Waikoloa Beach | 69-450 Waikoloa BCH Dr | Kamuela, HI | 3.6 mi. | (808) 885-7979 | | Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel | 62-100 Kauna'oa Dr | Kamuela, HI | 3.6 mi. | (808) 880-1111 | | Hilton Waikoloa Village | 425 Waikoloa BCH Dr | Kamuela, HI | 3.6 mi. | (808) 885-1234 | | Mauna Beach Hotel | 62-100 Mauna Kea BCH Dr | Kamuela, HI | 3.6 mi. | (808) 880-1111 | | Nomura Hawaii Village | South Kaniku Dr | Kamuela, HI | 3.6 mi. | (808) 885-6611 | | Orchid At Mauna Lani | North Kaniku Dr | Kohala Coast, HI | 3.6 mi. | (808) 845-9905 | | Hyatt Regency Waikoloa | | Waikoloa, HI | 10.8 mi. | (808) 885-1234 | | The Bay Club At Wailea Resort | 69-450 Waikoloa BCH Dr | Waikoloa, HI | 10.8 mi. | (808) 886-7979 | | Elima Lani @ Walkosoa Village | 68-3883 Lua Kula St | Waikoloa, HI | 11.3 mi. | (800) 367-5004 | | The Fairmont Orchid | 1 N Kaniku Dr | Kamuela, HI | 14.7 mi. | (808) 885-2000 | | Nomura Hawaii Village | 68-1270 S Kaniku Dr | Kamuela, HI | 14.9 mi. | (808) 885-6611 |
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Waimea Weather & Climate
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The north/northwestern tip of The Big Island is lush and green year round. Due to its central location on the island, it is also somewhat in the middle where precipitation is concerned - not quite as dry as the western "leeward" side, but not as wet as the eastern "windward" side. Showers occur year round in this area, but most often at night or in the late afternoon. The temperature is warm throughout the year, only slightly warmer in the summer months, and cooler during the overnight hours. Other important features of the climate on The Big Island include moderate humidity and persistent northeasterly trade winds. In winter, the trade winds may be interrupted for days or weeks by the invasion of cyclones and this brings more rainstorms and southerly and westerly winds to the island.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
78°F |
64°F |
2.76 in. |
72°F |
| February |
78°F |
64°F |
2.42 in. |
72°F |
| March |
80°F |
65°F |
2.47 in. |
71°F |
| April |
81°F |
66°F |
1.50 in. |
72°F |
| May |
82°F |
67°F |
1.22 in. |
72°F |
| June |
83°F |
69°F |
0.64 in. |
74°F |
| July |
83°F |
70°F |
0.75 in. |
74°F |
| August |
84°F |
70°F |
0.54 in. |
75°F |
| September |
84°F |
70°F |
0.77 in. |
75°F |
| October |
83°F |
70°F |
0.78 in. |
75°F |
| November |
81°F |
68°F |
1.39 in. |
74°F |
| December |
79°F |
66°F |
2.68 in. |
73°F |
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Waimea Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Waimea Kohala airport (MUE) located about 2 miles southwest of Waimea in Kamuela, Hawaii, the Kona International At Keahole airport (KOA) located approximately 32 miles southwest of Waimea in Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, and finally the Hilo International airport (ITO) located roughly 44 miles southeast of Waimea in Hilo, Hawaii.
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Waimea Attractions
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| | | State Parks |
| Hapuna Beach State Park | | HI | 11.4 mi. | | | Mauna Kea State Park | | HI | 20.7 mi. | | | Kona Coast State Park | | HI | 28.6 mi. | | | ‘Akaka Falls State Park | | HI | 34.5 mi. | |
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