First developed as a pineapple plantation, Kapalua has transformed itself into a premiere 1500-acre resort on Maui's west coast. Embracing the beauty of its surrounding environment, the town is bordered by Kapalua Bay with its white sand beach and gentle rolling hills which lead up the slopes of the West Maui Mountains. Kapalua has established itself as an upscale villa community, supporting condominiums and homes, not to mention a booming tourist industry. The tranquil community offers magnificent views that tend to overlook Kapalua's two championship Kapalua's two championship golf courses, The Bay and The Plantation, and provide perfect vistas for sunset watching. The town's tennis garden provides another haven for sports enthusiasts. With its well-light grounds, a game can be picked up anytime of the day or night. A number of distinctive shops, Hawaiian entertainment venues, and comfortable dining establishments can be found in the heart of Kapalua and only short walks away from most condos, not to mention Kapalua Bay, D.T. Fleming Beach, and Honolua Bay. The town's free shuttle picks up visitors from the Kapalua airport and can lead both tourists and locals alike to various Kapalua activities, making travel easy and traffic congestion minimal. Most Kapalua condo and homeowners are employed by the local tourist industry, while others may find employment in the nearby towns of Lāhainā or Kahului. As both a bedroom-community and sustained small town, Kapalua has become home for individuals, small families, and retirees, all in search of a unique Hawaii paradise. |
