The Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision (HPP) is located in the Puna District on the east side of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is about 3 miles South of Keaau, one of the fastest growing areas in the State of Hawaii, and approximately 12 miles from Hilo, the second largest city in the state. It is about 6 miles from historic Pahoa Village. HPP lies between the ocean and Highway 130, which means that no lot is more than 4 miles from the ocean.  For the most part the ocean front consists of cliffs, rather than beach, but is possible to access nearby beach areas on foot, bike or 4 wheel drive by traveling along the coast.  The Hilo, Kapoho and Pohiki beach and surf areas and boat ramps are about equal distance away, approximately 15 miles.

The standard sized HPP lot is one acre.  While the HPP lots close to Highway 130 have the option of County Water, the vast majority of the lots are on the catchment system. The waste disposal system is by septic tank. Many lots have existing electric and telephone hook-up.  Some have "paid up" electric and  some are in SSPP units.  All are eligible for electrical hookup.  HPP has an active home owner's association (808‑966-4500). Current annual association dues, which include road maintenance, are $104.00.  Real Property taxes on vacant land are about $125 annually for most lots.

The weather in the lower Puna District, where HPP is located, is literally the best of all worlds. Because the trade winds come from the east much of the east side of the island gets quite a bit of rain. Hilo, in fact, is one of the rainiest cities in the USA. For some reason, however, the lower Puna District along the coast, where Nanawale is located, gets less rainfall than other parts of East Hawaii. The result is plenty of rain (mostly at night) to keep things lush and green and to keep your catchment tanks full, but plenty of bright and sunny pleasure full days. The true definition of paradise!

There are no requirements that a lot owner build on his/her lot within a certain amount of time, if at all.

In the last three years the State of Hawaii has built new Middle and High Schools between HPP and Keaau.  The prestigious Kamahemaha Schools (www.ksbe.edu/ ) has recently built a facility just outside of Keaau as well.

HPP Association offices