Must-see attractions in Kihei & South Maui

  • Secret Cove

    This lovely, postcard-size swath of sand, with a straight-on view of Kahoʻolawe island, is worth a peek – although it’s no longer much of a secret. The…

  • Kamaʻole Beach Park II

    This lovely beach has full facilities and lifeguards. A wooden accessibility ramp for visitors with disabilities leads from the park to the beach. Street…

  • Kanaio Beach

    Remote beach near old lava flows along the Hoapili Trail.

  • Kalepolepo Beach Park

    This compact park beside the headquarters for the Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is a nice spot for families with younger kids. A grassy lawn is…

  • Keawalaʻi Congregational Church

    One of Maui’s earliest missionary churches, its 3ft-thick walls were constructed of burnt coral rock. In the seaside churchyard take a look at the old…

  • Punahoa Beach

    This discreet postage-stamp-sized beach, embraced by a rocky lava shoreline, is Kihei’s best bet for swimming with turtles. Forget it, however, if it’s…

  • Mai Poina ʻOe Iaʻu Beach Park

    This long sandy beach at the northern end of Kihei is a popular morning launch for outrigger canoes and kayaks. After the wind picks up in the afternoon,…

  • La Pérouse Monument

    A lava rock monument honoring French explorer Jean Francois de Galaup La Pérouse marks the entrance to La Perouse Bay. La Perouse, who arrived in 1786,…