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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 8, 2026

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Kahana Neighborhood Overview

Tradeswept Condos, S-Turns, Honu, Whale Pops

🧭Generally defined as the area: Pacific Ocean along the Kahana shoreline fronting Lower Honoapiilani Road and Pohaku Park, Napili and the Kapalua Airport vicinity to the north, Mahinahina and Honokowai to the south, Honoapiilani Highway 30 and Mauna Kahalawai foothills to the east.

📌Widely recognized as the place for: S Turns surf, turtle cameos, guava sunsets.

👕You can spot a Kahana local by: Reef nicks, slipper tan.

👍Move here for: Condo convenience, swimmable coves, Kapalua close.

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Windy days, tight parking, resort prices, king tides.

TLDR: Salty, breezy, condo coast life.

Sunset lovers, reef wanderers, flip flop life.

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Moving to Kahana - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Maui or deciding which part of the island fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Maui guide for the big-picture view — or compare Kahana against other parts of the island in our Maui neighborhood guide.