Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kalepolepo Beach Park
Set on the northern edge of the headquarters for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale
National Marine Sanctuary (say that 10 times fast),
Kalepolepo Beach Park
is—from a
historical perspective—Kihei's most underrated beach. What makes this little-visited en-
clave so special are the ancient Hawaiian fishponds. Masterfully restored in recent years
by local volunteers, the fishponds were once reserved for royalty and the site of a native
Hawaiian settlement. Historical placards within the park detail the area's rich cultural his-
tory. The fishponds also create a protected swimming area nice for small children. The
snorkeling is murky and it isn't a great beach for swimming, but it's worth a stop while
driving down South Kihei Road to look at the fishponds and get a feel for this unheralded
part of town.
Waiohuli Beach
Even in ultra-crowded Kihei it's nice to know there are still some places you can stop and
hear yourself think. Small, hidden, and essentially forgotten,
Waiohuli Beach
is one of
those spots. Not only is this beach rarely frequented by visitors, but locals hardly make it
here either. There isn't any snorkeling and the water is too shallow for swimming, so what
