Must-see attractions in Kihei

  • Keawakapu Beach on Maui at sunset with lava rocks in foreground.
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    Keawakapu Beach

    Kihei

    From break of day to twilight, this sparkling stretch of sand is a showstopper. Extending from south Kihei to Wailea’s Mokapu Beach, Keawakapu is set back…

  • Aerial view of Kamaole III beach, Kihei, Hawaii.

    Kamaʻole Beach Park III

    Kihei

    Covered in a blanket of golden sand, Kamaʻole Beach Park III has full facilities and lifeguards, plus a playground and parking lot. Great spot for a beach…

  • Charley Young Beach

    Kihei

    On a side street, out of view of busy S Kihei Rd, this neighborhood beach is the least touristed strand in Kihei. It’s a real jewel in the rough: broad…

  • Kamaʻole Beach Park I

    Kihei

    A pretty, golden-sand beach with full facilities and lifeguards, plus a volleyball court and a parking lot. Travelers with disabilities can access the…

  • David Malo’s Church

    Kihei

    Philosopher David Malo, who built this church in 1852, was the first Hawaiian ordained to the Christian ministry. He was also co-author of Hawaii’s first…

  • Koʻieʻie Fishpond

    Kihei

    In ancient Hawaii, coastal fishponds were built to provide a ready source of fish for royal families. The most intact fishpond remaining on Maui is the 3…

  • Kalama Park

    Kihei

    Athletes, skateboarders and toddlers who need to roam will appreciate this expansive seaside park. Sports facilities include tennis and basketball courts,…

  • Kamaʻole Beach Park II

    Kihei

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

  • Kalepolepo Beach Park

    Kihei

    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…

  • Punahoa Beach

    Kihei

    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

    Kihei

    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,…