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Kihei sits on Maui’s leeward south coast, where sunny weather is common and the beach strip is one of the island’s most practical bases for travelers. Six miles of swimmable beach, easier parking than Wailea, and condo rates that are often lower than the Wailea resort strip make it a strong fit for first-timers and returning families alike. The main job is matching the right Kihei property to the way...

This guide covers drive times, what to see in Kula, Makawao, and Ulupalakua, and how to plan an Upcountry day trip from your West or South Maui vacation rental.

September is one of the best months to visit Maui; clear water, open snorkeling bays, fewer crowds, and honest advice on hurricane season.

This guide covers what most Wailea Beach pages skip: where to actually park, how the four Wailea beaches differ, what to do beyond swim, and whether to stay at a resort on the sand or save by walking from an MPP-managed Wailea condo a few minutes inland.

Close your eyes and imagine the scent of slow-roasted kalua pork mingling with salt air, the sweet pop of fresh pineapple on your tongue, the way sunset catches the rim of a wine glass as you stand barefoot in the grass.  Maui has quietly grown into one of the Pacific’s premier culinary destinations, and 2026 brings a calendar packed with food festivals that celebrate everything from ancient taro traditions to...

The Short Answer  The best time to visit Maui is April through May or September through early December: warm, mostly dry weather, thinner crowds, and lower prices than the holiday and summer peaks. Come for whale season (whales are in Maui’s waters November through April, with the peak in January–March), June through August for the calmest water and a family-friendly beach trip, and skip Christmas–New Year and Presidents’ Day weekend...

Key Takeaways West Maui (Lāhainā, Kāʻanapali, Nāpili, Kapalua) offers dramatic coastlines, cultural depth, and classic coastal adventures — a good fit for active travelers and sunset lovers South Maui (Kīhei, Wailea, Mākena) delivers consistent dry weather, pristine sandy beaches, and relaxed resort-style living — ideal for families and beach-focused vacations West Maui sees more rain in northern areas like Kapalua and Nāpili; South Maui stays dry year-round with around 15...

Maui’s Road to Hāna is a 64-mile journey through rainforests, waterfalls, black-sand beaches, and dramatic coastal curves. The air tastes different here — cool, damp, and alive with the scent of guava and rainforest greens. Your hands grip the steering wheel a little tighter as you round another hairpin turn, the 600th curve on this ancient highway that ribbons along cliffs where the Pacific crashes hundreds of feet below. This...

Quick Answer: When and Where to See Humpback Whales on Maui Maui’s whale season runs from December through mid-April, with peak viewing from mid-January through March when thousands of North Pacific humpback whales (koholā) migrate 3,000+ miles from Alaska to Hawaiʻi’s warm waters. You can witness these majestic 40-ton creatures breaching, tail-slapping, and nursing their calves from shore at locations like McGregor Point Lookout, Kamaʻole Beach Park, and Kapalua Bay,...