West Maui

West Maui is home to loads of beautiful beaches, and the towns of Lahaina and Ka'anapali. To the north of this region, Ka'anapali and Kapalua boast plenty of higher-end condos and resort hotels, plus four world-class golf courses. Lahaina, the most-visited spot on Maui, is midway around the head and where you'll find lower and mid-range lodging options.

General Geographic Area: West Maui

General Geographic Area: West Maui

In a nutshell: West Maui is home to loads of beautiful beaches, and the towns of Lahaina and Ka’anapali. To the north of this region, Ka’anapali and Kapalua boast plenty of higher-end condos and resort hotels, plus four world-class golf courses. Lahaina, the most-visited spot on Maui, is midway around the head and where you’ll find lower and mid-range lodging options.
Minuses: Only one narrow two-lane road in and out makes for the most congested traffic in Maui.
Sound-bite: “Today: Golf lessons, shopping, then some beach time to rest up for party-time tonight in Lahaina!”

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Planning Your Visit

West Maui is a large area which has seen the majority of Maui’s hotel and resort development. Ka’anapali Beach Resort is Maui’s largest (and first) master-planned resort, boasting 11 hotels and condos. Lahaina, known as Maui’s old whaling, party and shopping town also boasts loads of history and is home to one of Maui’s two main recreational ports. West Maui …

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Weather & Surf

Average low/high in winter: 66°/84°F Average low/high in summer: 69°/86°F Ocean temperature in winter: 75°F Ocean temperature in summer: 80°F In West Maui big surf has a season, and it’s summer! The ocean is a bit warmer in the summer too – but if you’re coming from a place with cold winters and hot summers, you might swear it’s warmer …

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