Discover Kahului
Accommodation in Kahului
When looking for hotels in Kahului, you can choose your destination based on the specific interests the area appeals to. These include birdwatching in a native wetland, plants and cultural heritage, art and Hula, and windsurfing. The activities also differ in format: from observing nature and making a self-guided visit to attending a performance scheduled for a specific day and time.
Nature Observation and Plant Life
Kanahā Pond Wildlife Sanctuary is a native Hawaiian wetland in central Kahului. Visitors can observe endangered birds there. If nature observation is a factor in choosing where to stay, the sanctuary offers a clear focus: wetlands and birdwatching.
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens offers a different focus. It is dedicated to protecting the native plants and cultural heritage of Maui Nui. Visitors can choose a self-guided audio tour on their smartphone or a printed plant guide. This offers two different formats, with plants and cultural heritage as the common theme. The sanctuary focuses on wetlands and endangered birds, while the gardens focus on native plants and the cultural heritage of Maui Nui.
Art and Hula
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center opened in 1994 as a gathering place for the arts. The Schaefer International Gallery has 4,000 square feet of exhibition space and is one of the largest museum-quality exhibition spaces in the State of Hawaii. When planning your cultural activities, both the center’s historical significance and the specific exhibition space described here are relevant.
Another option is the Spectacular Polynesian Hula Show at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center. It takes place every fourth Sunday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Center Court and is performed by Aumakua Productions. If you’d like to include the show in your stay, check the specific event date before visiting.
Windsurfing and Getting Around
Windsurfing is available at Kanahā Beach Park. This offers a specific water sport as another option alongside nature observation and culture. If windsurfing is a key part of your stay, you can factor this into your decision to visit Kahului.
Kahului Airport offers a visitor information program to assist travelers. The visitor information desks are located in the gate areas and baggage claim. These are two specific points of reference to help you find the desks at the airport.
Plan Your Stay Around Your Interests
The options listed differ in activity and planning: the gardens offer a self-guided audio tour or a printed plant guide, the Hula show has a recurring time slot, and windsurfing is available at Kanahā Beach Park.
Explore more destinations: Paia, Kula, Maunaloa, Napili-Honokowai, Lāhainā, Pukalani, Hana, Kaunakakai
For the broader travel overview: Maui.
