"Kapalua - "Arms embracing the Sea"" Kapalua by annk

Kapalua Travel Guide: 18 reviews and 23 photos

Kapalua is an upscale resort town located in northwest Maui and is probably best known for its world-class golf. The Mecedes Championship for PGA golfers has been held on the Plantation course since 1999. Though we did not play, ( we're terrible golfers and it would be a waste of green fees) we walked some of the course in the evening when the golfers were through. The scenery was breathtaking! Much of it is on a hillside sloping down towards the sea with views of the ocean and the island of Molokai.

Kapalua translates to "arms embracing the sea" with its six bays and various sized peninsulas jutting into the beautiful crystal clear Pacific. Each bay is different, some have excellent snorkeling and swimming, others, surfing and boogie boarding.

welcome to Kapalua

The Kapalua butterfly logo is probably known to most avid golfers around the world. Golf attire and tourist garb adorned with the logo can be purchased everywhere.

My avid golfer colleagues could not believe I didn't play a round.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful & quiet, world-class golfing, excellent snorkeling
Cons:Expensive!
In a nutshell:Paradise!

Last visit to Kapalua: Mar 2003
Intro Updated Mar 9, 2005
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Reviews (11)

The Underwater World Sports & Outdoors (2)

Snorkeling and scuba diving are popular activities sports. Kapalua Bay was our favorite and it's considered to be one of... more travel advice

A Golfer's Paradise Sports & Outdoors (2)

I'd guess a large percentage of people visiting Kapalua are here for one thing only, to play golf! It has 3 championship... more travel advice

Cook Island Pines Favorites (2)

These pine trees look similar to Norfolk Island but generally have a wider cone shape. They were discovered by Captain... more travel advice

Always on the lookout for wildlife Off The Beaten Path (1)

I'm always searching for wildlife wherever I go. Did spot these red-crested Brazilian cardinals close to the resort and... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
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Comments (9)

Shihar Apr 5, 2007 at 7:49 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful red- crested cardinal photo!
matcrazy1 Jul 10, 2004 at 11:27 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful shots! I would love to play with humpbacks and to visit this wedding beach. Wow, any VT weddings there soon?
tpangelinan Jul 1, 2004 at 6:10 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful page, looks like our kind of island. Would love to go here some day. Very helpful information and photos. :o)
mrclay2000 Oct 7, 2003 at 7:39 PM Report Abuse

So I feel we've had a swim and played a round of golf together. So you've seen humpbacks and seals and sea lions before. . . pretty proud of yourself, I'll bet.
TinKan May 1, 2003 at 6:55 PM Report Abuse

WOW!!! Ann you have done well. This page is destin to be one of the best on VT. Great write-ups and awesome pictures.
JudyinPA Apr 24, 2003 at 8:40 AM Report Abuse

Ann, you should have played golf at the PGA course. With the prices they charge, I would have hit my divots and not worried. Divots are part of the game.
Goner Apr 18, 2003 at 10:02 PM Report Abuse

Another great Hawaii page. Don't you just love those freebees!
yen_2 Apr 15, 2003 at 7:58 PM Report Abuse

Lovely Bay's and Beaches there, Ann. Great pictures too.Must be really nice there, with those waters?huh! Refreshing!
Sharrie Apr 6, 2003 at 9:19 PM Report Abuse

So, I reckon Bob was footing the bills ;-) Great to have a husband like him, isn't it? & he cooks too! Ah, I'm envious, lol...