Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Kihei Visitor Center
Facility · Hawaii ·
Managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- 9 ft
- Elevation
Learn about the marine environment and even have the opportunity to see humpback whales breaching at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center, located in Kīhei on the south shore of Maui. This scenic beachfront location at the foot of Haleakalā has views of Kahoʻolawe, Lānaʻi, and West Maui looking across the waters of the sanctuary. Visitors will learn how scientists study and protect humpback whales, and about the cultural and natural resources of the Hawaiian Islands.
This visitor center provides a range of accessibility features for every visitor to enjoy the exhibits. Visit our website to learn more information specifically about wheelchair mobility, service animals, sight and hearing impaired assistance, and sensory friendly assistance.
This visitor center provides a range of accessibility features for every visitor to enjoy the exhibits. Visit our website to learn more information specifically about wheelchair mobility, service animals, sight and hearing impaired assistance, and sensory friendly assistance.
Getting there
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center is off the coast of Maalaea Bay towards the end of the south side of South Kīhei Road Public Beach.
20.76431, -156.45927 · 20°45'51.5"N 156°27'33.4"W
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Free
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Kihei Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Kihei Visitor Center?
- No. Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Kihei Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Kihei Visitor Center
- Haleakalā National Park (Wilderness Tent Permit) 15.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Haleakalā National Park (Cabin Permits) 19.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Haleakala National Park Summit Sunrise Reservations 19.4 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Kalaupapa National Historical Park Tours 42.5 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Headquarters Visitor Center 13.7 mi · Facility
- Haleakalā Visitor Center 14 mi · Facility
- Kīpahulu Visitor Center 27.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (808) 879 2818
- Email onms.destinations@noaa.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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