Kaanapali
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Kaanapali is a small town on the Island of Maui in Hawaii. It's located on Maui's Western shore, close to Lahaina, and is one of Maui's main tourist destinations.
[edit] Get in
Ka`anapali is about 10 minutes' drive by car from Lahaina as well as the Kapalua-West Maui Airport and about 45 minutes' drive from Kahului Airport, the main airport on the island, where the vast majority of travelers arrive.
Most major car rental companies have stations in north Ka`anapali (on Honoapi`ilani Hwy. between Ka`anapali Resort and Kapalua-West Maui Airport) and at the Kahului Airport terminal on Mokuea Pl. in Kahului.
[edit] Get around
You need to rent a car on Maui, unless you expect to stay in your hotel for the entire stay (not the best way to spend time there) and take tours to all the sights (can get expensive and does not provide enough freedom). Cars can be rented in Kahului Airport (all major rental companies have offices there) or in other locations throughout the island.
Most hotels usually provide parking for their guests only, sometimes for an additional fee. Parking is available at the Whaler's Village shopping center, for a fee, but they will validate your ticket in stores and restaurants. If you go to one of the hotels for a luau, there is usually parking for the event, also for a fee in most cases.
There is a shuttle between main Kaanapali hotels and Whaler's Village center. Don't count on it as your primary method of transportation though.
You can take a Sugar Cane Train between Kaanapali and Lahaina, but this should be done for entertainment only.
You can bring your own bicycle (folding bikes usually can be carried in a bag as luggage without attracting any extra charges) or rent one locally, and ride back and forth. The main roads all have paved shoulders marked as "Bike Route", and motorists are fairly relaxed.
Finally, you can use a beautiful path along the beach to walk between major hotels.
[edit][add listing] See
- Pu`u Keka`a is the ancient Hawaiian landmark that dominates Ka`anapali Beach, also known popularly as Black Rock. It is steeped in Hawaiian legends and lore; in fact, there is a historical site marker along the beach boardwalk at the entrance to the Sheraton Maui with the interpretation of this site. This area is great for swimming and snorkeling and most times of the year offers a huge expanse of golden sand beach.
- Ka`anapali Historical Trail and Legends Tour consists of 10 rock monument site markers with interpretive signs as well as a complimentary guided tour by hotel concierges every Tuesday morning.
- The Ka`anapali Beachwalk takes you on a scenic shoreline walk for about two miles, stretching between Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa and Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. Whalers Village oceanfront shopping complex is right in the middle of it.
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- Snorkel and swim at Black Rock on Kaanapali Beach. Snorkeling gear can be rented from the Maui Dive Shop in the Whaler's Village.
- Play golf at one, or both, of the spectacular golf courses at the Kaanapali Golf Resort., [1]
- Jog or run on the beach-side boardwalk that stretches for several kilometres along the coast (occasionally dipping inland behind a property whose owner wouldn't cooperate with the others who created this facility)
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- CJ's Deli and Diner. On Honoapiilani Highway just outside the Kaanapali Beach resort. Inexpensive (for Maui) casual family restaurant where you order at the counter. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner. Box lunches with provided coolers and ice to take along for a picnic as you drive around Maui.
- Giovani's Tomato Pie Family Italian restaurant at the entrance to Kaanapali Resort area, just off the main Honoapiilani Highway. Specializing in pasta and pizza.
- Hula Grill The best restaurant in Whalers Village shopping center on Kaanapali Beach. Casual section with light menu on sandy floor, fine dining section on real floor with same menu for lunch but more elaborate menu including fresh fish entrees for dinner.
- Leilani's One of several restaurants in the Whalers Village shopping center in the middle of the Kaanapali Beach resort area. Casual downstairs with short menu for lunch or dinner. Fine dining upstairs with longer menu for dinner only.
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- Westin Maui Resort, [2]. Spa.
- Sheraton Maui, [3]. North end of Kaanapali Beach near Black Rock, where excellent snorkeling can be found
- The Whaler Maui, [4]. Just south of the Sheraton Maui (Black Rock)
- Outrigger Maui Eldorado, [5]. West Maui condominiums.
- Outrigger Royal Kahana, [6]. Beachfront condominiums.
- Hale Maui Apartment Hotel, [7]. 5 min north of Kaanapali and steps to the beach. Apartments with kitchen.
- Marriott's Maui Ocean Club, 100 Nohea Kai Dr, +1 808-845-5279 ("Toll Free: 1-800-845-5279"),[8]. Spacious one and two-bedroom suites with separate living/dining area.
- Marriott's Maui Ocean Club Lahaina and Napili Villas, 100 Nohea Kai Dr, +1 808-667-1200 ("Toll Free: 1-800-845-5279"),[9] Spacious villa accommodations.
- Hyatt Regency Maui, 200 Kohea Kai Drive, [10]. edit
[edit] Get out
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