Commercial and transportation hub featuring shopping centers, cultural institutions, and access to scenic natural attractions and island-wide transit routes.
General Information
Overview
Kahului is Maui’s commercial and transportation hub, home to Kahului Airport, the island’s deep-draft harbor and its main shopping centers. It is not generally considered a tourist destination, but it is where most visitors arrive and a useful base for errands. Kahului is next to Wailuku on the west side of town and Spreckelsville on the east.
Shopping
Kahului is the retail center for Maui, with several malls and major stores, including department stores at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Maui Marketplace and Maui Mall.
Things to Do
- Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum in nearby Puʻunene
- Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary and Kanaha Beach County Park
- Maui Arts and Cultural Center
- Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
- Tasaka Guri-Guri – known for its “guri-guri” frozen dessert
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