Maui Guidebook

South Maui – Quick Summary

Last updated 01. May, 2012 by Mark.

In a nutshell: South Maui is home to the spectacular world-class beaches of Kihei, Wailea and Makena. Wailea, to the south of this region, boasts exclusive resorts and golf, while Kihei to the north is where you’ll find more affordable hotels, condos and vacation rentals.
Minuses: Once off the beach, the Kihei part of South Maui has lots of shops and food, but some places feel more like California than Hawaii.
Sound-bite: “How many new beaches should we explore today?”

The area called “South …

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Public Swimming Pools

Last updated 20. Aug, 2011 by Mark.

I recently had a visitor ask:

“We need to be sort of close (30 minutes or so) to an Olympic sized pool. My son is a competitive swimmer…Do you have any idea if there is a community or recreation center pool on the island?”

Maui has no shortage of great public pools! There are public pools within 30 minutes of most places visitors will stay.

Here is the County website links to the locations and specifications for our public pools:

South Maui:
Kihei Aquatic Center

West Maui:
Lahaina Aquatic Center…

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South Kihei Road Closed

Last updated 11. Feb, 2011 by Mark.

February 11 @ 10:30 pm. S Kihei Rd is now open.

County of Maui Road Closure Hotline – 808-986-1200
(This line is known to have long delays being updated with current info)

View South Kihei Rd Closed in a larger map…

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