Maui Meadows in a resort community in southern Maui's Wailea region. Known for its world-class golf establishments and crescent beaches, Wailea is a 1,500-acre region of picturesque views and classy homes. Nearby Kihei, on Maui's southwestern shore, offers a swath of beaches for swimming and surfing where you can also find great snorkeling and kayaking.
Golf
Southern Maui's Wailea Golf Resort has three courses a short drive from Maui Meadows. Built into the coast's rugged topography, the Gold Course offers the strongest challenge. Obstacles abound, emphasizing precision and strategy. The Emerald Course at Wailea offers easier terrain for golfers of every skill level. Old Blue is a classic course from a different era of golf---it was the first course built in the region. Each course has beautiful ocean views.
Wailea Golf Club
100 Wailea Golf Club Dr.
Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
(808) 875-7450
waileagolf.com
Surfing
Southern Maui's Kihei region has six miles of uninterrupted beaches and is well known for its surfing. Family-owned and -operated Maui Wave Riders gives surfing lessons in southern Maui not far from Maui Meadows and the Wailea area. The company has all the necessary gear available for rent, and teaches all levels.
Maui Waveriders
3353 Keha Dr.
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-4761
mauiwaveriders.com
Whale-Watching
The southern Maui coast offers plenty of opportunities for whale-watching. Kai Kanani Sailing, based out of Makena Maui, offers whale-watching tours off the Wailea coast from December through April. The tour guarantees whale sightings. The warm, shallow water basin off of Maui's coast is a breeding ground of humpback whales when they migrate from Alaska for the winter months.
Makena Boat Partners
5400 Makena Alanui
Makena Beach & Golf Resort, Level 2
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 879-7218
kaikanani.com
Molokini
Three miles off of Maui's southwestern coast sits the small, crescent-shaped island Molokini. A state Marine Life and Bird Conservation District, Molokini rises 160 feet from the water and is spread across 18 acres. The island is set among coral rife with over 250 species of fish, making it the ideal sport for snorkeling and diving. During the winter months, whales can be spotted from Molokini. Tours leave throughout the day from Maalaea Harbor and Lahaina, though morning is the best time to see Molokini.
Makena Beach State Park
Known locally as Big Beach, the Makena Beach State Park is nearly a mile long and 100 yards deep with golden sand. Wedged between two volcanic rock formations, Makena Beach, in southern Wailea, is a nice alternative to many of the more crowded beaches surrounding the island. The beach is protected from many of Maui's more intense trade winds, is ideal for snorkeling and provides direct views of Molokini island.
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