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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 8, 2026

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Wailea Neighborhood Overview

Lava-Luxe, Whale-Front Greens, and $25 Mai Tais

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🧭Bordered by: Keawakapu Beach and Kilohana Drive to the north, the Pacific along Mokapu, Ulua, Wailea, and Polo Beach west, Makena State Park and Puu Olai to the south, Piilani Highway and Maui Meadows upslope east.

📌Wailea is best known for: Five-star resorts and postcard-perfect beaches.

👕You can spot a Wailea local by: Monogrammed beach wagon.

👍Move here if you want: Mornings on Ulua, afternoons destroying the spa menu.

👎Be prepared for: Resort pricing and traffic at sunset o'clock.

✨The vibe around Wailea is: Polished resort vibes, barefoot beach.

Champagne sunsets and golf cart rides with designer sunscreen.

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