Visitor Center

Visitor Center - Kihei, Maui

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The beachfront setting of the sanctuary facility in Kihei, Maui offers both scenic beauty and ecological significance. Visitors to the site will discover a living classroom, with many opportunities to enjoy the simple pleasures of nature watching. During winter, kohola (humpback whales) are seen on the horizon with frequent activity close to shore. The deck of the main building provides a viewscope for observing the ever-changing scene along Maui’s coastline.

Inside the Visitor Center, exhibits and artifacts highlight the significance of humpback whales from the perspectives of both science and culture. Open during weekdays, the center offers information for adults and children and a corps of dedicated volunteers, well-versed in whale facts and legends will share their knowledge. The stone walls of Ko‘ie‘ie, an intricately constructed fishpond, are a record of the kinship that Native Hawaiians had with the sea when they inhabited the area long ago. 

Directions to the Sanctuary Visitor Center on Maui!