Kahului, Hawaii
Kahului is the first place that most visitors to Maui see, since it's home to the island's main international airport.
Plan Around Kahului, Hawaii
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Kahului, Hawaii Details
Kahului is the first place that most visitors to Maui see, since it's home to the island's main international airport. From the airport to the entrance of Haleakala National Park it's just under an hour by car. Kahului isn't Maui's most charming town, but it has beaches that are popular with windsurfers and surfers and is home to big-name hotels, chain restaurants, gas stations, and the island's all-important Costco, a mall, and numerous stores and gas stations.
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Nearby Parks Around Kahului, Hawaii
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kahului, Hawaii
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3.1 mi away
Hana Highway
The Hana Highway, also known as the Road to Hana, is the signature scenic drive in Maui.
5.9 mi away
Pa'ia, Hawaii
The unofficial "gateway" to the Road to Hana, Pa'ia, Hawaii is a north coast Maui town a little more than 15 minutes from Kahului on Highway 36.
8.6 mi away
Makawao, Hawaii
The small town of Makawao, Hawaii, along with its near neighbor, Pukalani, sits inland on Maui about 20 minutes along Highway 37 from the coastal hub of Kahului.
14.1 mi away
Haleakala Highway (Route 378)
The Haleakala Highway, also called Crater Road, begins in the town of Pukalani and winds up the side of Haleakala, with many switchbacks along the way.
17.7 mi away
Haleakala National Park Summit Entrance
Visitors are required to pay via credit card at both entrances of the national park.
