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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 8, 2026

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Kapalua Neighborhood Overview

Golf Gods, Honolua Swell, Ritz-Calm Swagger

🧭Geographically defined by: Honolua Bay and Lipoa Point to the north, the Pacific along Oneloa, Honokahua, DT Fleming, and Kapalua Bay to the west, Napili Bay, Hui Drive, and Lower Honoapiilani Road to the south, Puu Kukui slopes, Plantation Estates, and Honoapiilani Highway to the east, centered on Office Road.

📌Best known for: Sentry Tournament of Champions, turtle paparazzi, and one of the best right-hand reef point breaks in the world.

👕You can spot a Kapalua local by: Polos, sandy floorboards.

👍Move here for: Quiet luxury, breezy mornings, whales as neighbors.

👎The downsides are: Sticker shock, gusty days, crowded resorts, even more crowded surf spot, driving.

The general vibe is: Luxe chill, salty hair.

Champagne sunsets and tour-level drives.

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Moving to Kapalua - 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 Kapalua against other parts of the island in our Maui neighborhood guide.