| Located on South Maui's sunny and dry coast, Kihei | | | | those who want to stay closer to the surface, |
| features a seven-mile stretch of shoreline and an | | | | snorkeling is also available off area beaches such as |
| overwhelming number of water-bound activities to go | | | | Kam-III and Ulua Beach, which offers the best |
| with it. The ideal destination for those who want | | | | snorkeling in Wailea. |
| clear skies and 85-degree weather while they explore | | | | Since Kihei's weather is extraordinary constant, |
| the Pacific, Kihei is the perfect jumping off point for | | | | lingering in the 80s throughout the year, winter is also |
| any Maui activity you can imagine. | | | | an excellent time to experience South Maui. Around |
| Although Kihei has suburban sprawl and is not | | | | December of each year, pods of Humpback whales |
| necessarily quant with its mini-malls and endless | | | | make the trek from Alaska's cold waters to Maui's |
| stream of condos, the beaches here never disappoint | | | | warm shallows and stay until April or May. Visitors can |
| with their soft sands and stunning views. Kamaole I, | | | | view these massive, glorious creatures from the |
| II, and III are always popular with locals and visitors | | | | shore or hop aboard a whale-watching cruise for a |
| alike, but Kamaole III, the largest, certainly stands | | | | front row seat as they spout and hop about the |
| above the others. The lovely white sands of Kamaole | | | | water. Also during the winter months, windsurfers |
| III Beach Park are punctuated by the occasional lava | | | | absolutely must visit Ohukai Park along the Kihei |
| rock, which visitors need to be aware of near the | | | | Coast to take advantage of the exceptional |
| water line, and its crystal clear waters offer | | | | northerly winds. |
| family-friendly swimming in addition to excellent | | | | While the beaches and the water take center stage, |
| snorkeling. | | | | a trip to the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve is |
| While relaxing along the stunning waters off Maui will | | | | always a worthwhile stopover. Photography and |
| certainly make any day cruise by, take a more active | | | | birdwatching for the endangered Hawaiian stilt, the |
| approach to your vacation with an ocean kayaking | | | | Hawaiian coot, and various migratory birds are |
| adventure. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Maui from | | | | available in this 691-acre wetland that is one of the |
| the sea, the way early Hawaiians experienced it, all | | | | last remaining on the Islands. The best way to view |
| while soaking in a new perspective of the island's | | | | the Hawaiian waterbirds and the shorebirds is by |
| natural beauty. The Kihei Coast offers some of the | | | | following the boardwalk on a self-guided tour through |
| calmest conditions for an outbound excursion, but be | | | | the sand dunes and along the ponds to Maalaea |
| sure to set out in the early morning since the winds | | | | Harbor. |
| usually kick up after 11 a.m., making it more difficult | | | | Kihei is an outdoor wonderland of waterfront |
| to navigate the choppy waters. | | | | excitement and natural exploration that is sure to |
| Novice and experienced scuba divers will certainly | | | | have every visitor coming back year after year. To |
| want to stop by one of the local dive shops to | | | | enjoy the most convenient access to all of your |
| explore the wonders off the Kihei-Wailea Coast. | | | | favorite activities and attractions along Maui's South |
| Highly-regarded and well-known as one of the best | | | | Coast, stay in a waterfront Kihei condo rental on |
| places underwater, the Hawaiian Reef features an | | | | your next visit to the Islands. Kihei vacation rentals |
| excellent representation of Hawaii's marine life and | | | | offer all of the amenities of home and are located |
| geological make-up. Plunging 85 feet below the | | | | close to the water's edge, so everything you need |
| surface, you will come across sand, coral reef, and | | | | for a day of memorable adventures is just a short |
| lava formations along with shallow and deep-sea | | | | stroll away. |
| creatures. A favorite Hawaii pastime and perfect for | | | | |