What Is Within Walking Distance of The Hale Pau Hana?
Five beaches, restaurants, groceries, shave ice, and a Maui Bus stop are within a 25-minute walk of The Hale Pau Hana at 2480 South Kihei Road, Kihei.
Within walking distance of Kamaole Beach Park II you can reach four more beaches, roughly twenty restaurants, two grocery options, a beginner surf break, a farmers market, and a Maui Bus stop, all along a sidewalked stretch of South Kihei Road in Kihei, Maui. The Hale Pau Hana, the oceanfront condominium property at 2480 South Kihei Road, fronts Kamaole II directly, so the beach itself requires no walk at all. The closest restaurants and general store are two minutes across the street at Kamaole Shopping Center, Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods is a five-minute walk north, and Kihei Kalama Village is eighteen minutes north.
Key takeaways
- The Hale Pau Hana fronts Kamaole Beach Park II directly at 2480 South Kihei Road, with no street between the property lawn and the sand.
- Five beaches are within a 20-minute walk: Kamaole II on site, Kamaole I and Kamaole III at six minutes, Charley Young Beach at eight, and Keawakapu Beach at twenty.
- The closest restaurants, shave ice, snorkel rentals, and a general store are a two-minute walk away at Kamaole Shopping Center, directly across South Kihei Road.
- Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods, a full natural-foods grocery open 8am to 8pm daily, is a five-minute walk north at Kamaole Beach Center.
- Kihei Kalama Village, with 14 restaurants and more than 40 shops, is about 0.9 miles north, an 18-minute walk along the South Kihei Road sidewalk.
- Maui Bus Route 10, the Kihei Islander, stops across the street at Kamaole Shopping Center and connects south to Wailea and north to Kahului.
What can you reach on foot from The Hale Pau Hana?
The table below is the master inventory of what sits within walking distance of the property, ordered from closest to farthest. Walking times assume an easy 3 mph pace on the South Kihei Road sidewalk; allow extra with beach gear or small children.
| Place | Type | Distance from HPH | Walk time | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamaole Beach Park II | Beach, lifeguarded 8am to 4:30pm | On property | 0 minutes | Direct frontage |
| Kamaole Shopping Center | Restaurants, general store, snorkel rentals, shave ice | 0.1 miles | 2 minutes | Across South Kihei Road |
| Maui Bus Route 10 stop | Public transit (Kihei Islander) | 0.1 miles | 2 minutes | Across South Kihei Road |
| 808 Deli | Takeout sandwich deli | 0.1 miles | 2 minutes | Across the road, south |
| Rainbow Mall (Cafe O'Lei Kihei) | Restaurant, small shops | 0.1 miles | 3 minutes | Across the road, north |
| Kamaole Beach Center (Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods) | Natural-foods grocery with deli | 0.2 miles | 5 minutes | North |
| Kamaole Beach Park I | Beach, dedicated parking lot | 0.3 miles | 6 minutes | North |
| Kamaole Beach Park III | Beach with large grass park | 0.3 miles | 6 minutes | South |
| ABC Store (2349 South Kihei Road) | Convenience store and sundries | 0.3 miles | 7 minutes | North |
| Charley Young Beach | Sheltered cove at the north end of Kamaole I | 0.4 miles | 8 minutes | North |
| The Cove (Cove Park) | Beginner surf break, surf schools | 0.7 miles | 14 minutes | North |
| Kihei Kalama Village | 14 restaurants, bars, 40-plus shops | 0.9 miles | 18 minutes | North |
| Kihei Caffe | Breakfast restaurant, opens 6am | 0.9 miles | 18 minutes | North |
| Kalama Beach Park | Grass park, skate park, courts | 1.0 miles | 20 minutes | North |
| Keawakapu Beach | Long sand beach running into Wailea | 1.0 miles | 20 minutes | South |
| Foodland (1881 South Kihei Road) | Full-size supermarket | 1.1 miles | 22 minutes | North |
| Ko Mahi'ai Makeke farmers market (Kukui Mall) | Farmers market, Tuesday and Saturday | 1.2 miles | 24 minutes | North |
What beaches can you walk to from The Hale Pau Hana?
Five beaches sit within a 20-minute walk, and the first one requires no walk at all. Kamaole Beach Park II begins where the HPH lawn ends, with about 1,600 feet of sand, a sand bottom, Maui County lifeguards daily from 8am to 4:30pm, restrooms, and rinse showers.
- Kamaole Beach Park I, roughly 1,200 feet of flat golden sand, is 0.3 miles north, a six-minute walk. It is the pick for long beach walks.
- Charley Young Beach, a sheltered cove at the north end of Kamaole I, is 0.4 miles north, an eight-minute walk, and usually the least crowded of the group.
- Kamaole Beach Park III, with roughly 300 feet of sand and the largest grass park of the three, is 0.3 miles south, a six-minute walk. It is the boogie-boarding and picnic beach.
- Keawakapu Beach, the long soft-sand stretch that runs into Wailea, is one mile south, a 20-minute walk or four-minute drive, with strong late-afternoon snorkeling at its south end.
For a head-to-head breakdown of the three Kamaole beaches, see Kamaole Beach I vs II vs III.
Can you walk between the three Kamaole beaches?
Yes. The three Kamaole beach parks are connected by sand and by the sidewalk along South Kihei Road. From the property you can walk north along the shoreline to Kamaole I in about six minutes, continue two more minutes to Charley Young Beach, or head six minutes south on the sidewalk to Kamaole III. Many guests do the full loop as a morning walk before the beach day starts.
Where can you eat near The Hale Pau Hana without driving?
About twenty restaurants sit within an 18-minute walk, split into two clusters: the shopping centers directly across South Kihei Road, and Kihei Kalama Village to the north.
What restaurants are directly across the street?
- Coconut's Fish Cafe (Kamaole Shopping Center, 2463 South Kihei Road, two-minute walk): the Kamaole location of the family-run Kihei original, known for fish tacos and macadamia nut pancakes.
- Cafe O'Lei Kihei (Rainbow Mall, 2439 South Kihei Road, three-minute walk): fresh local fish, a sushi bar, and a brick oven; lunch from 11am, dinner from 5pm, closed Mondays.
- 808 Deli (2511 South Kihei Road, two-minute walk south): a takeout sandwich shop open 9am to 5pm daily, the standard pick for a beach picnic on the Kam II sand.
- The Cinnamon Roll Place and Subway (Kamaole Shopping Center, two-minute walk): bakery cafe for breakfast and quick sandwiches for the cooler.
All four are close enough to carry food back to the HPH oceanfront lawn or your lanai.
What restaurants are at Kihei Kalama Village?
Kihei Kalama Village, the open-air marketplace at 1941 South Kihei Road, is 0.9 miles north, an 18-minute walk or three-minute drive. It holds 14 restaurants plus more than 40 shops and stalls. Reliable picks that have anchored the village for years:
- Kihei Caffe (1945 South Kihei Road): the classic Kihei breakfast spot, open 6am to 2pm daily; expect a line mid-morning.
- Three's Bar & Grill: Hawaiian, Southwestern, and Pacific Rim fusion, featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, with daily happy hour and live music.
- South Shore Tiki Lounge: kitchen open 11am to 10pm with the bar later, live music most afternoons, kid and dog friendly on the lanai.
The village's bars run live music into the evening, making it the default night-out destination guests can walk home from.
Where is the closest coffee and shave ice?
The closest coffee is free: The Hale Pau Hana serves complimentary coffee on the oceanfront lawn weekdays from 9am to 11am. Beyond the property, The Cinnamon Roll Place at Kamaole Shopping Center pours coffee with its bakery menu, a two-minute walk, and Kihei Caffe covers full breakfast 18 minutes north. For shave ice, Kihei Aloha Ice Cream at Kamaole Shopping Center is two minutes away, and Local Boys Shave Ice and Surfing Monkey Shave Ice both operate at Kihei Kalama Village.
Can you grocery shop on foot from The Hale Pau Hana?
Yes, at three tiers: convenience basics across the street, a full natural-foods grocery five minutes away, and a full supermarket at the outer edge of walking range.
| Option | What it is | Distance | Walk time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whaler's General Store (Kamaole Shopping Center) | Convenience store with deli and grocery items | 0.1 miles | 2 minutes | Forgotten staples, beach snacks, sunscreen |
| Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods (2411 South Kihei Road) | Full natural-foods grocery with prepared-foods deli, 8am to 8pm daily | 0.2 miles | 5 minutes | Produce, deli meals, smoothies |
| ABC Store (2349 South Kihei Road) | Convenience store and sundries near Kamaole I | 0.3 miles | 7 minutes | Drinks, snacks, souvenirs |
| Foodland (1881 South Kihei Road) | Full-size supermarket | 1.1 miles | 22 minutes, or 2 minutes by car | Full provisioning for a condo week |
| Ko Mahi'ai Makeke farmers market (Kukui Mall, 1819 South Kihei Road) | Farmers market, Tuesday 4pm to 7pm and Saturday 8am to noon | 1.2 miles | 24 minutes, or 3 minutes by car | Maui-grown produce and prepared food |
| Safeway (Pi'ilani Village Shopping Center) | Full-size supermarket, 24-hour pharmacy area | Drive only | About 7 minutes by car | Big stock-up runs |
The practical pattern for most condo stays: one car trip to Foodland or Safeway on arrival day, then Hawaiian Moons and Whaler's General Store on foot for everything mid-week.
Can you surf or snorkel without driving?
Yes to both. The snorkeling starts on property: the rocky points at the north and south ends of Kamaole II hold tropical fish, eels, and Hawaiian green sea turtles, and the reef between Kam II and Kam III sits about 40 yards offshore. Conditions are clearest in the morning. If you need gear, Boss Frog's Dive & Surf at Kamaole Shopping Center rents masks, fins, and boards a two-minute walk from the lawn. Full entry points and conditions are covered in Snorkeling near The Hale Pau Hana.
For surfing, The Cove (Cove Park), at the south end of Kalama Beach Park, is 0.7 miles north, a 14-minute walk. It is South Maui's beginner break, a soft rolling longboard wave where the Kihei surf schools meet for morning lessons. Walk up with a rented board, or just watch the lineup from the small grass park.
Can you get around Kihei without a car?
For day-to-day beach life, yes. Maui Bus Route 10, the Kihei Islander, stops at Kamaole Shopping Center, a two-minute walk across South Kihei Road. The route runs daily between the Kahului Transit Center and Wailea, serving Pi'ilani Village Shopping Center (Safeway) along the way, with a full one-way run of about 52 minutes. Sidewalks line South Kihei Road through the entire stretch covered on this page, from Keawakapu in the south to Kalama Beach Park in the north, with marked crosswalks at the beach entrances and shopping centers.
A rental car still earns its keep for the bigger outings: Kahului Airport (OGG) is 11.2 miles and about 18 minutes away, Maalaea Harbor's Molokini snorkel boats (departing 6:30am to 7:30am) are 15 minutes north, and Wailea is about 3 miles south. For how the two neighborhoods compare, see Kihei vs Wailea. HPH provides free parking, one car per unit.
Frequently asked questions
How far is The Hale Pau Hana from Kihei Kalama Village?
Kihei Kalama Village at 1941 South Kihei Road is about 0.9 miles north of The Hale Pau Hana, an 18-minute walk on the South Kihei Road sidewalk or a three-minute drive. The open-air marketplace holds 14 restaurants and more than 40 shops and stalls, and several of its bars run live music in the evening, which makes it the usual choice for guests who want a night out without driving.
What is the closest restaurant to The Hale Pau Hana?
The closest restaurants are directly across South Kihei Road from the property. Coconut's Fish Cafe and The Cinnamon Roll Place sit in Kamaole Shopping Center, about a two-minute walk; Cafe O'Lei Kihei is in the Rainbow Mall next door; and 808 Deli, a takeout sandwich shop open 9am to 5pm, is two minutes south. All are close enough to carry plate lunches back to the oceanfront lawn.
Can you walk to Wailea from The Hale Pau Hana?
Partly. Keawakapu Beach, the northern doorstep of Wailea, is one mile south of The Hale Pau Hana, about a 20-minute walk along South Kihei Road. Wailea's resort core and The Shops at Wailea sit roughly 3 miles south, which most guests treat as an 8-minute drive rather than a walk. Strong walkers can continue down the coast from Keawakapu, but plan for sun, water, and the return trip.
Is there a bus stop near The Hale Pau Hana?
Yes. Maui Bus Route 10, the Kihei Islander, stops at Kamaole Shopping Center, a two-minute walk across South Kihei Road from the property. The route runs daily, south to Wailea and north through Kihei to Pi'ilani Village Shopping Center and the Kahului Transit Center, with the full one-way run taking about 52 minutes. It is a practical option for Safeway runs or connecting to other island routes.
Do you need a rental car at The Hale Pau Hana?
For a beach-focused stay, no. Five beaches, roughly twenty restaurants, groceries, snorkel rentals, and a bus stop are within a 25-minute walk of the property, and free parking is provided, one car per unit, if you do rent. A car becomes essential for day trips such as Haleakala, the Road to Hana, Iao Valley, or Lahaina, because Maui's public transit does not serve those routes well.
Is South Kihei Road walkable at night?
Yes, within this stretch. Sidewalks line South Kihei Road through the corridor covered on this page, with marked crosswalks at the beach entrances and shopping centers. The evening walk to dinner across the street takes two minutes, and Kihei Kalama Village about eighteen. Traffic moves steadily until late evening, so use the crosswalks, and carry a small light for the darker gaps between streetlights on longer walks.
How far is the farmers market from The Hale Pau Hana?
Ko Mahi'ai Makeke, the farmers market at Kukui Mall, 1819 South Kihei Road, is about 1.2 miles north of the property, a 24-minute walk or three-minute drive. It currently runs Tuesday afternoons from 4pm to 7pm and Saturday mornings from 8am to noon, with Maui-grown produce and prepared food. The larger daily produce market, Farmers Market Maui at 61 South Kihei Road, is about a 10-minute drive north.
Can you walk from The Hale Pau Hana to Keawakapu Beach?
Yes. Keawakapu Beach is about one mile south, a 20-minute walk along South Kihei Road past Kamaole Beach Park III. Keawakapu is the longest sand stretch in South Kihei, and its south end has excellent late-afternoon snorkeling. Many guests walk down for a sunset stroll and return along the shoreline. If a 20-minute walk is too far with beach gear, the drive takes about four minutes.
Ready to stay where the walking starts at the sand?
Every unit at The Hale Pau Hana is oceanfront on Kamaole Beach Park II, and everything on this page starts from your lanai door. Browse available units, then check availability or call +1-808-879-2715.
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