Kaanapali at a Glance
Kaanapali is a coastal town on the western shores of Maui
located approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of Lahaina. The town
boasts beautiful beaches, volcanic rock
formations, snorkeling spots and several ritzy hotels, such
as the Hyatt Regency, Westin and Sheraton. It has one of the most popular tourism developments on Maui.
Other Kaanapali attractions include the Sugar Cane
Train, which goes from Kaanapali to Lahaina. The Whalers Village Museum at the Whalers
Village Shopping Center features whale-hunting artifacts,
scrimshaws and models of whaling ships and whales. Art
galleries, some of which are considered the best on Maui,
also abound in Kaanapali.
According to a 2000 census survey, 1,375 people, 537
households and 380 families inhabit the 5.7-square mile
town. Kaanapali’s population density was estimated at 282.8
people per square mile, while its population growth rate
is a high 29.16%.
Kaanapali is made up largely of Caucasians,
who comprise approximately 80.07% of the population. Latinos
are 10.55% of the population, Asians 7.42%, and Native Hawaiians
2.04%. There are African Americans also, but they’re only
approximately 0.95% of the population while Native Americans
are 0.15%. People from two or more races comprise the 10.55%.
The oceanfront town earned an annual per capita income
of $48, 393.
Males earned more than females, averaging an $48,393 income
while females had an income average of $41,625. Only 2.7% of
the population was below the poverty line.
Kaanapali’s zip code is 96761.
Kaanapali in Bullet Points
- Many hotels are located here; it is one of Maui's tourist hot spots
- Long and beautiful white-sand beach
- Local attractions include the Whalers Village Museum and Shopping Center and the Sugar Cane Train
Kaanapali Location
West Maui, about 5 miles (8 km) north of Lahaina
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Location: Lahaina, HI, US
Wind: 21 mph NE
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Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.04 in falling
Sunrise: 6:39 am
Sunset: 5:43 pm
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