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What city in Maui, hawaii is the best place to live and surf?
I want to move to maui but i dont know which city.
Maui has basically three urban areas: Wailuku-Kahului, Kihei-Wailea and Lahaina-Kaanapali.
I live in Kihei and I think it is a decent place to live, specially the north end where it is somewhat more affordable. As far as surfing goes, people seem to prefer the Paia area which is near Kahului, although the beaches along the Honoapiilani Hwy (Road to Lahaina) always seem to have many surfers.
Good luck!
5 Responses to “What city in Maui, hawaii is the best place to live and surf?”
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May 1st, 2009 at 1:41 am
Don't bother with Maui – it's overrun with malahine (newcomers), has very little local flavor, is overpriced, snobby and hard to find someplace to live.
Furthermore, if you don't know that Maui doesn't really have "cities", then you aren't ready to live there anyway. Wailuku and Kahului are both towns on the island of Maui, and that's where the majority of commerce is … then you have Kihei and West Maui (Lahaina, Kapalua, Kahana) … those are the tourist areas. Hana is far removed from everything … and upcountry is where a good part of the population lives (Makawao, Paia, Kula).
Stick with Oahu … better place anyway. Maui PA no ka oi.
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May 1st, 2009 at 1:46 am
I do agree with "Kentata"…you should try to live on Oahu first. Get settled there and then visit the other islands for vacationing.Then you will see which one you prefer.
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May 1st, 2009 at 1:56 am
Kula has great surf breaks! But watch out for the sharks in Ulupalakua and Kanaio! Kula is a large, bustling metropolis with lots of Rodeo Drive type stores and amazing lingerie! And don't forget your sunscreen! But you can always buy it at the large shopping mall in Kula.
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May 1st, 2009 at 2:04 am
Maui has basically three urban areas: Wailuku-Kahului, Kihei-Wailea and Lahaina-Kaanapali.
I live in Kihei and I think it is a decent place to live, specially the north end where it is somewhat more affordable. As far as surfing goes, people seem to prefer the Paia area which is near Kahului, although the beaches along the Honoapiilani Hwy (Road to Lahaina) always seem to have many surfers.
Good luck!
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May 1st, 2009 at 2:15 am
Don't listen to prickle he's pulling your leg fo' sure. Lets go pasture surfing!!
I do agree with kentana that maui is very crowded and doesnt have the infrastructure to handle all the people that have moved there. I guess that's what happens when you are named conde nast's best island or something
Anyhow, what are you looking for? if it's surfing, Paia is a good mecca for it. It's not super-touristy and near the ever "popular" Jaws. Lots of windsurfing there.
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