Is Kihei Maui’s Best Kept Secret?

According to this VRBO article it is and in some ways I tend to agree with them. Most people have heard of the popular resort areas of Kapalua, Kaanapali, Lahaina, and Wailea, but Kihei isn’t as well known for being a Maui vacation destination, probably because there aren’t many resort hotels. Though Kihei is not heavily laden with hotels (which can be a good thing), it does offer some nice condo accommodations. Of course, you savvy GoVisitHawaii.com readers already know that staying in a condo can save you lots of money.

Kihei is centrally located on the coast of the West side of Maui. It’s just north of Wailea and south of Lahaina and less than a 30 minute drive from the Kahului Airport (OGG).

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The VRBO article had some interesting facts about Kihei that I thought were worth mentioning. First, the weather can be fairly predictable.

Kihei’s weather is ideal almost year round. Temperatures average between 75 and 85 degrees, and while other areas of Maui tend to have a rainy season from November to March, Kihei averages less than 12 inches per year.

Next the beaches are great for water sports. (Too be honest, are there any/many bad beaches in Hawaii?)

Kihei’s largest draw is its fine beaches. In fact, the Kihei coast consists of one wide, sandy, sunny beach after another. Under the attentive watch of lifeguards, these beaches are also considered some of the safest areas in Hawaii.

Regular visitors to Kihei learn some of the town’s beaches are renowned for swimming, while others for scuba diving, body surfing, or board surfing. The water remains warm year round, often climbing to 80 degrees in the summer.

I guess the “secret” is out now.