Location: Kihei
Top Things to do in Kihei
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Kihei, Hawaii (HI)
Situated on Maui's western shore, Kihei has grown exponentially over the years and now offers an impressive selection of hotels and restaurants, catering to visitors who flock to dive, swim and sun themselves on Maui's fine white sand beaches. Home to the Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Kihei is an excellent place to spot the vast mammals. Head out on a boat charter, eco-tour, rafting trip or fairway, or rent a car and drive the coastline or to volcanoes Haleakala and Puu Kukui.
Restaurants in Kihei
1. Waipuilani Park
2. Secret Cove Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By ptomomKansas
We just got married on this beach and it was the most perfect setting for us. It can be a little difficult to find but once you are there, it is gorgeous. Parking is also limited so go early. If you want to watch local kids jumping from the lava rocks, they love to come here. Beautiful place!
3. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
The waters around the main Hawaiian Islands constitute one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats and the only place in the U.S. where humpbacks reproduce. The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary protects these humpback whales, as well as coral reefs, sea turtles, and other marine life living within the sanctuary. The sanctuary is an amazing destination for wildlife enthusiasts as well as adventure seekers, as this site offers opportunities for diving, snorkeling, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, boating, fishing, and more!
Reviewed By couplessPS - Seattle, United States
We went whale watching- it had been years since we did it. My husband initially didn't want to go- thought we wouldnt see much and it would be boring. But luckily, this experience exceeded our reservations. We saw two big breeches, a close vision of fins slapping the water,, several farther sightings of a mother and her calf, and a beautiful day with a talented narration of what was happening by the guide. People I suppose were scared to mingle in this time of Covid, so a boat that I am told can hold 42 people only had 21- what a blessing that was. ( for us, not the company). Everyone had a great seat- no one was worried about being able to see anything, and it was really a lovely experience from beginning to end. These are magnificent creatures- only seeing them in person do them justice- and hopefully, they make conservationists of everyone who visits.
4. Kamaole Beach Park 3
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,100 reviews
Reviewed By Swimfamily642 - Hillsdale, United States
A nice beach, plenty of parking, with a lifeguard station, outside shower, bathroom, swings, picnic tables and small changing area. Down below the beach is wide enough between the rock jetties to swim and boogie board on, and also plenty of space to sit and watch and relax. We only had one bad day where the orange flags were up due to bad wave angles. A nice beach in a nice shore town. The great thing about Kihei is it knows what kind of town it is and doesn't pretend to be Waikiki by any stretch, which is a good thing IMO.
5. Kamaole Beach Park II
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,031 reviews
Reviewed By MidnightButterflyIJC - Maui, United States
Catch yourself some to go picnic breakfast food from across the street at cafe la plague or Maui fish and chips and settle in for sunset on the grassy lawn just a hopping step from your street side parking at Kamaole Beach Park II. If you fancy observing or trying to follow along some Beachside yoga, this park may provide that occasional opportunity. When the afternoon beach winds subside, Bring your beach chairs onto the early evening moonlit beach and cozy up with your toes in the soft sand for some romance shared over refreshing Maui gelato while listening to the sound of the ocean’s rolling waves crashing just steps before you. This beach park offers 2 concrete picnic tables, ease of sand access, close proximity to your street parked car while you are on the beach, food just across the street, as well as space for both sand lovers and lawn lovers. Tip: buy food and use restrooms at the Dolphin plaza across the street since the restrooms for this park #2 are shared and located a slight bit further in the middle of the first two Kamaole beach parks .
6. Kamaole Beach Park I
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 362 reviews
Reviewed By jdc8mbc
Whenever we're in Maui, we prefer to stay in Kihei at a hotel directly across from Kam Beach 1. Snorkeling is very good in the mornings when the water is calm. Unfortunately, this year in early November, there were tiger shark sightings which forced the closure of the beach for a couple of days -- apparently there were dead/dying fish from a damaged fishing net. When the beach finally opened, it had to be closed again, this time due to strong rip currents. Good thing there are lifeguards on the Kam 1-3 beaches.
7. Cove Park
8. Kalepolepo Beach Park
9. Sugar Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By rhondat510 - Russell Springs, United States
Love this beach. We stayed at the Sugar Beach Resort and were just steps from this beautiful beach. While the water was a little cool we were still able to enjoy some time playing in the waves. I loved the fact that we didn't have to deal with rocks or seaweed. We were able to watch the whales from our chair which was a nice surprise. Although we didn't have children we say many on the beach and it looked safe for them. Very quite and lovely week spent on this wonderful beach.
