Kapalua, Coastal resort district in Maui County, United States.
Kapalua is a coastal community on Maui's northwest shore with multiple bays and beaches along its edge. The area blends natural shoreline features with resort development and recreational spaces.
The area was originally called Honokahua and was shaped by pineapple plantations for generations. The shift toward resort development began when the Maui Land & Pineapple Company started reimagining the land.
The name Kapalua comes from Hawaiian and refers to the two bays that frame this coastal area. Local traditions and the way visitors and residents use the bays keep these Hawaiian roots alive in daily life.
A nearby airport connects this location to other Hawaiian islands with regular service throughout the year. Flying in is the most straightforward way to reach this coastal area from the mainland.
A challenging golf course here draws players from around the world and ranks among Hawaii's most demanding. This course has become central to how the area is experienced and remembered by visitors.
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