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Kihei (pronounced key-hay)

Average Temperature: 75-85 F. Kihei is the perfect area on Maui for sunseekers. Sunny and dry even when the rest of the island may be cloudy or rainy, Kihei is warm in the winter and a bit warmer in the summer with fairly constant tropical breezes.

Average Rainfall: Less than 6 in/year (30 cm.)

Beaches and Parks: From Maalaea in the north to Keawakapu on the far south shore, there is a 10-mile span of pristine, white sand beaches perfect for swimming. The beaches range from unspoiled and secluded to full-facility beach parks. In fact, within these 10 miles there are eight beach parks. The MaiPoina Oe Lau beach park in north Kihei is a favorite with windsurfers and the legendary "south swell" draws surfers of all skill levels to South Maui each winter. There is no admission charge or fee for any of the beaches. Snorkel and dive gear, kayak rentals, and boat tours are readily available. Molokini excursions leave from Kihei and Maalaea Harbors every day.

Shopping: Kihei has ten small shopping centers, one light industrial complex and lots of impromptu farmers markets and bazaars to satisfy everyone's souvenir hunting needs. Three supermarkets, several convenience stores and a health food store allow visitors to stock up on food and sundries. There is a Longs Drug Store. Liberty House and several clothing stores offer island attire. There are four movie theaters showing the latest in film releases and video arcades for the younger visitor.

Restaurants: Over 50 eateries are available from fast snacks (McDonalds) to fine dining (A Pacific Cafe). Denny's is open 24 hours.

Number of Whales Annually: 1,500. Approximately 1,500 humpback whales migrate each winter to Kihei's waters. The humpback whales are listed on the endangered species list as there are only 7,000-8,000 humpback whales surviving today. An adult whale is 45 feet long and weighs 40 tons. Baby whales born in Kihei waters weigh a mere 2,000 pounds. Kihei is the home of the Pacific Whale Foundation.

Nature reserves: Molokini Island just off the shores of Kihei is a Marine Life Conservation District. The netting and taking of fish or marine animals is prohibited.
Kealia Pond is a saltwater marsh on the north edge of Kihei set aside as a Wildlife Conservation District as it is a nesting and breeding refuge for the Hawaiian Stilt and Coot which are both on the endangered list. (Additional wetlands are being restored and incorporated into plans for Kihei homes, businesses, and shopping centers.)
Maui's ocean waters come under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and serve as a refuge for the humpback whales.