WEST MAUI Kā‘anapali Once the sporting grounds of Hawaiian royalty, Kā‘anapali is known for its sunset cliff diving ceremony, championship golf courses and beautiful white sand beaches perfect for swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing. Near the middle of Kā‘anapali Beachwalk, stop at Whalers Village, a beachfront shopping center with designer boutiques, local artisans, restaurants and cafes with locally-grown coffee. Kapalua At the northwest tip of Maui, the resort community of Kapalua is an elegant and serene retreat that’s a prime destination for luxurious spas and fine dining. If you’re visiting in July, don’t miss the delicious dishes, drinks and festivities at the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival. And any time of the year, snorkel at Kapalua Beach and be on the lookout for Hawai‘i’s state fish, the humuhumunukunukuāpua‘a (triggerfish, Balistapus aculeatus). Nāpili South of Kapalua is Nāpili, known for its sparkling bay. Stay in Nāpili’s boutique hotels or condominium complexes for front-row seats for the sunset each night. You’ll find shops and restaurants within walking distance and many more options nearby in Kapalua and Kā‘anapali. Pu‘u Kukui Watershed Preserve Hawai‘i’s largest private nature preserve extends across more than 9,000 acres from Mauna Kahālāwai, or the West Maui Mountains, from ma uka (the mountains) to ma kai (the ocean). Pu‘u Kukui is a vital water source for the West Maui community and is home to some of the islands’ rarest endangered flora and fauna. Lahaina The fire-affected areas in Lahaina are closed during this recovery and rebuilding time, and will be for a long time. As you explore outside these areas, we ask that you travel pono (morally and right) by being patient, kind and compassionate. Through this lens, you can also embrace the beauty, serenity and healing spirit of Maui. One way to help the community thrive is to support the local businesses that are now open outside the fire-affected areas in Lahaina, located on and off of Keawe Street and Highway 30. As you travel north on Highway 30, Kā‘anapali Beach Resort, Nāpili, Kahana and Kapalua Resort are also open and offer shopping, golf, hiking, accommodations and dining. K Ā ‘ A N A P A L I ‘ U K U L E L E L E S S O N , K Ā ‘ A N A P A L I LEARN MORE 78 gohawaii.com
