Waipu'ilani Park

Waipu'ilani Park is a Kihei oceanfront park with open grassy areas, tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball, restrooms, limited parking and sunset views.

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Waipu'ilani Beach, Maui

Waipu'ilani Park is a nice, large beachfront park with lawns and shady areas, ideal for a picnic. The swimming conditions are rather poor on this beach because it has some rocks and usually murky water. But it's a good area to windsurf.

Often times local community activities take place at Waipu'ilani Park, such as the Croquet Club. There are also some tennis courts. So come here to watch a community event or just relax and watch a beautiful sunset. The park is located in Kihei on Maui's south shore. In the Hawaiian language, waipu'ilani means waterspout.

Key Features

Kihei oceanfront park with open grassy areas and West Maui views
Park size is about 20 acres, giving it more room than many narrow South Kihei beach accesses
Tennis courts, pickleball courts, a volleyball court and a multipurpose field add land-based recreation
Small marked parking area means spaces can be limited during busy times
Restroom pavilion is available, including ADA-accessible restrooms
No lifeguards and no drinking water are available at the park
The beach edge has sand, coral rubble and reef pockets rather than a broad soft-sand swimming area
Afternoons often bring more wind along this part of Kihei
Sunset views are one of the main reasons people linger near the water
Nearby Kamaole Beach Park has a more classic sandy swim-beach setting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Waipu'ilani mean?

Waipu'ilani is commonly translated as waterspout. The name gives the park a place-based identity beyond its role as a neighborhood oceanfront park in Kihei.

What is the beach surface like near Waipu'ilani Park?

The beach edge changes from sand to coral pieces and reef rubble, so it has a rougher texture than the wider sandy beaches farther south in Kihei.

Why do sunset photos work nicely here?

The park faces west across the water toward the West Maui Mountains, with palms, open grass and a low shoreline that often frame the late-day light.

How is Waipu'ilani different from the Kamaole beaches?

The Kamaole beaches are busier sand-and-swim beaches with more classic beach-park energy, while Waipu'ilani has more neighborhood park space and a rougher ocean edge.

What changes here in winter?

Winter brings a better chance of spotting humpback whales offshore from the park. Binoculars can help, especially when whales are farther out between Maui and Kaho'olawe.