South Maui Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Maui
Where to stay in South Maui
South Kihei
While visiting South Kihei, you might make a stop by sights like Kamaole Beach Park 2 and Kamaole Beach Park 3.
Central Kihei
While visiting Central Kihei, you might make a stop by sights like Kihei Regional Park and Maalaea Bay Beaches.
North Kihei
If you're spending some time in North Kihei, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters and Maalaea Bay Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Makena
A noteworthy feature of Makena is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Makena State Park Beach and Maluaka Beach.
Halama Street
While visiting Halama Street, you might make a stop by sights like Kihei Town Center Shopping Center and Coast Guard Beach.
Maui Coast Hotel
Friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Location was beautiful Food and service very good
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
Spotless room, turn down service at night. Fantastic stay
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Maui Beach Vacation Club
VERY CLEAN CONDO. GREAT VIEW OF THE OCEAN. VERY SPACIOUS FOR A FAMILY OF 5.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Signature Residences at Maui Banyan
Wonderful experience. Clean, convenient, great location, pool, hot tub, beautiful property, and safe. Had a great time.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Aston Maui Hill
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The temperature of the pool was perfect. The holiday decorations created a very cozy atmosphere.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
Wailea Beach
This stretch of powdery sand is part of an upscale resort community and is an ideal place to sunbathe, snorkel, and dive with Hawaiian green turtles and manta rays.
Kamaole Beach Park
During your trip to Kihei, enjoy the surf and sand at Kamaole Beach Park along with the snorkelling. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Keawakapu Beach North
Enjoy the peace and quiet at one of Maui’s less crowded and wider beaches, where kids can wander around the rock pools, and divers can explore the artificial reef.
Maluaka Beach
This is part of Maui’s so-called “Turtle Town,” a prime spot for sighting the inquisitive Hawaiian green turtles that are very common here.
Kamaole Beach Park 3
During your trip to Kihei, enjoy the surf and sand at Kamaole Beach Park 3 along with the snorkelling. Wander the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Makena State Park Beach
Three distinct, undeveloped beaches and a dormant volcano crater form this scenic southern region of Maui.
