- About 20% of Kapalua's properties are single-family homes and 80% are condos.
- Kapalua is a planned community known for its beautiful bays, incredible landscape with open green spaces and exceptional amenities. Developments began in the late 1960’s with the first development completed in 1970 - a condo named Puna Point - and although the area is still growing, with the Kapalua mountain side section now taking shape, it is already a fully established community.
- The real estate in Kapalua includes single-family homes located across a number of subdivisions, all gated, that range from modest sized homes to very large homes built on multi-acre lots - estate like homes - and also a number of low-rise condo communities.
Single-family Home Subdivisions- Honolua Ridge - Developed 2005 onwards. Large lots of 2 to 30 Acres with commanding views of Kapalua. Some have existing homes, others are still vacant land waiting to be built on.
- Kapalua Place - Developed 1994 onwards. Exclusive site consisting of 8 homes on Oneola Bay. 5 beachfront & 3 across the street from the water. Lots range from 0.5 to 1.5 acres in size.
- Mahana Estates - Developed 2016 onwards and still in progress. 51 lots, 0.6 to 4.3 acres in size, that are the 1st part of the new Kapalua mountain side development. Mix of vacant land for owners to create on and finished homes that will be ready to move into.
- Pineapple Hill - Developed 1988 onwards with close to 100 single-family homes, it has its own meeting / party pavilion, swimming pool, tennis courts and BBQ’s.
- Pineapple Hill Estates - Developed 2001 onwards, it features just 31 homes on ½ acre lots. Primarily single level, 2 story houses are allowed, but strictly on the top row lots. Residents share the Pineapple Hill amenities.
- Plantation Estates - Developed 1992 onwards. 52 single-family homes that lie along the Kapalua Plantation Course, with views of both fairways and the ocean. Roomy lots of 2+ Acres each.
Things To Do in Kapalua There are 5 bays in Kapalua to choose from for snorkeling, surfing, swimming or just sunbathing and Kapalua stretch of sand is especially famous for taking the title of
‘Best Beach in America’ in 2018, by Dr. Beach.
Kapalua is also home to 2 Championship golf courses, tennis & pickleball courts, a selection of hiking trails, fine restaurants and spas & wellness centers.
During the year, there are events such as the
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival, the
Celebration of the Arts each April that presents art, music, fashion and educational events by Hawaii’s preeminent Cultural Practitioners, and
‘The Sentry’ PGA Tournament in January.
To get around, Kapalua operates a shuttle system within its gates, available to take you to and from your golf game, one of the local dining spots, the beach or any other destination.
Hikes- Mahana Ridge Trail - 20+ Miles roundtrip from Kapalua to Maunalei Arboretum, with lookouts onto Mokupea and Honokahua Gulches. Difficult terrain, so preparation and suitable clothing/gear highly recommended.
- Coastal Trail - Runs mostly right along the coastline, both runners and walkers love it for daily exercise due to it being flat most of the way.
- Village Walking Trail - 6 different trails that range from Easy to Difficult. Enjoy sweeping views along the way and even a secret duck pond!
Golf- Plantation Course - The site of annual ‘The Sentry’ on the PGA Tour, Designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore, you can look out at the waves from almost every hole.
- Kapalua Bay Course - Designed by Arnold Palmer and Frances Duane, 20+ Major Pro Tournaments have been held on this coastline course. Famous for 17th Hole that is played over a cove.
Beaches- Kapalua Bay - This ‘Best Beach’ winner is great for snorkeling, with abundant fish and underwater life not far from shore. Waves are gentler due to protection of coral reef.
- D.T. Fleming - Swimmers love it, as do those seeking a place to just relax or dine al fresco. More active waves & currents attract surfers and boogie boarders to these waters.
- Oneloa Bay - Also called Ironwood Beach. More secluded, so you’ll often find less company on the sand. Another surfing & bodyboarding site.
- Honolua Bay - Actually just outside of Kapalua, this is a famous professional-level surf spot. Great wave watching.
Tennis The
Kapalua Tennis Garden boasts both Tennis and Pickleball Courts. Drop Ins for both sports scheduled twice a week, plus there are Memberships available for frequent players. Clinics & Private Instruction are also offered. Some of the subdivisions also have tennis courts for their residents to use.
Dining- Plantation House Restaurant - Dine by green fairways with ocean views. ‘Island Inspired Cuisine’, especially local seafood dishes.
- Royal Ocean Terrace - ‘Contemporary American & Hawaii Regional Cuisine’. Looks out to Lanai & Molokai. Nightly Live Hawaiian Music by Solo Musician.
- Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Named One of the Best Sushi Bars in America by Bon Appetit. Dishes are a mix of Japanese & Hawaii Regional Cuisines.
- Cane & Canoe - Higher end restaurant serving ‘Pacific Rim Cuisine’ made from fresh catch and local produce. Nightly Hawaiian Music.
Owners can also join the
Kapalua Club, which gives you entree to use of the Beach Club at Montage Residences, the Spa Montage, which includes a lap pool, saunas, hot tubs and full fitness center, plus advance tee times & discounted rates at both golf courses, among other benefits.
History of Kapalua The uniquely picturesque setting, even for Hawaii, was possible due to the land’s history, starting as a Royal Grant given to Dr. Dwight Baldwin, a Missionary, in 1855 as recognition of his work serving the people of the Islands. He used it as a Ranch and for farming several crops, but his son would later shift fully to growing Pineapple when that became a booming industry.
These agricultural uses kept the massive acreage of over 23,000 acres undeveloped into the late 20th Century, when the Plantations finally began to lose their profitability in Hawaii. With the writing on the wall, the owners started planning a combination of vacation properties & residential areas, first breaking ground in 1975.
Working with this clean slate of coastline to build upon, they were able to put in place a community that preserved the natural beauty of Maui’s oceanfront country, while adding residences to fit such a stunning setting. The results are plain to see to anyone who enters, going far beyond what even the captivating photos of this place can convey. It took 120 years before anyone was allowed to live here, but some things are well worth waiting for.
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