Kihei is a town located in the southwest edge of Maui. There are a lot of development occurring in Kihei. I vividly remember when roads compressed rough/rocks and that driving through Kihei took a long time. Now, Kihei is surrounded with shops, dining and mini malls.
If you are in Kihei and would like to learn more about the marine life in the Hawaiian islands, visit Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, 726 South Kihei Road (808)879-2828. This facility provides education and promotes research about local humpback whale population. The sanctuary is also home to a unique array of marine plants and animals found nowhere else in the world.
During February, Maui Whale Day is celebrated. This is a free, all-day festival in the Kalama Park in Kihei. This is Maui’s biggest and longest running celebration. A parade is also accompanied with this celebration.
