Nearby, to the west of the community, is San Lorenzo Canyon, a popular hiking and picnic spot.
The south west of the community is Margam Sands beach.
Also, west of the community is Hopewell Baptist Church.
Hawi is situated to the west of the community of Kapaau.
Water from the Pecos River was diverted and a small dam was built west of the community.
The Wisconsin River runs west of the community.
On the ocean just west of the community is the Point Cabrillo Light station.
The Kiamichi River valley stretches to the east and west of the community.
They obtained title in 1842 to a 2,000 acre (8 km) tract to the west of the community that became known as Little Settlement.
It is located ten kilometers west of the community of Summerland.
