Kihei Town

Today Kihei looks much like it did in the 1970's and 80's. You'll find over 60 condos, timeshares, hotels, and the like in Kihei. Many have been 'upgraded' in recent years but there are still plenty of deals to be found for those willing to sacrifice the lush scenery to save a few dollars. To reach Kihei from central Maui you'll head south along Highway 311 (Mokulele Hwy) to the junction of Highway 31 and South Kihei Road. If you're coming from the west side of the island, take Highway 310 (North Kihei Road) to the same junction. Once you've arrived in the area, Kihei itself is bordered by beaches and South Kihei Road on one side and the Piʻilani Highway (Hwy 31) on the other. There is no connection between Kihei and the portion of Pi`ilani Highway (Highway 31/37) upcountry as of yet, even though some maps oddly show there as being a road that connects the two. This is a little confusing to visitors because both Highways are in fact 'Highway 31' - but if you look at a good map, you'll see they are not connected. The State Highway 31 that passes just above Kihei is used mostly by visitors staying in the posh Wailea Resort area further south of Kihei to avoid the traffic in town along S. Kihei Road. Today beaches are still one of the main attractions, especially since it's right across the street from most accommodations. Several parks also dot the coastline. Kamaʻole I, II and III beaches are some of the best life-guarded beaches in Hawaii.