Sunny Kihei is a fantastic place to base your Maui vacation. This centrally-located and laid-back beach town is the perfect place to soak up the sunshine.
If you're looking at the price of plane tickets and worrying about the cost of your vacation, don't! There are plenty of things to do in Kihei for free.
From glorious beaches perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and even surfing to quaint shops to browse, you'll find plenty of fun things to do. Let's get into it!
I've compiled the top seven things to do in Kihei for free below. No matter what kind of vacation you're interested in, Maui has something for you.
This sheltered 3-mile beach park named Charley Young is perfect for boogie boarding! It's got a soft stretch of golden sand that continues on into the ocean.
While many beaches in Maui are full of reefs and dangerous rocks you might stumble on in the water, there's hardly any at Charley Young. Making this a perfect spot to try your hand at boogie boarding!
Your vacation rental might offer boogie boards as part of its amenities, but if it doesn't, you could rent a couple across the street at Boss Frogs.
This serene beach is located between Wailea and Kihei. While it's one of the most developed beaches in the area, fronted by hotels and restaurants, you'll find it shockingly quiet and peaceful.
This beach offers palm trees for shade, a soft sandy beach, and lava rock pools to explore. It's perfect for snorkeling the reef just offshore or soaking up sunshine.
Just make sure to use reef-safe sunscreen.
A wetland treasure in between Kihei and Maalaea, the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is the perfect spot to go for a sunset stroll.
Walk along the half-mile elevated boardwalk and watch endangered Hawaiian waterbirds as they nest, feed, and rest.
In the winter, you may see up to 30 different species of birds, including waterfowl, shorebirds, and migratory ducks.
Plus, there are gorgeous views of both the West Maui's and Haleakala.
Bring your camera!
This 3.5-mile paved trail near Kihei is a great activity. It takes over an hour to walk the whole thing.
The path walks alongside stunning sea cliffs and has five separate beach access points.
Stop by a local coffee shop and get a hot latte to take with you first thing in the morning, or watch the sunset over the ocean in the evening.
Depending on the time of year, you can even see seabirds such as the wedge-tailed shearwater. These birds sound like babies crying when they call, so if you're on the path at night, you might be in for a spooky surprise.
One of the best things about a Hawaiian vacation is how much there is to do outside— for free! There's plenty more to do in Kihei for free, so your vacation to the gorgeous island of Maui doesn't have to break the bank.
