Is Kihei safe for tourists?

Safety overview Kihei is generally known to be a friendly and laid-back beach town. While it's generally considered safe, especially compared to larger cities, it's always a good idea to take standard precautions when walking alone at night, such as avoiding unlit areas or being mindful of your belongings.



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Safety at night:Safe Kihei is generally known to be a friendly and laid-back beach town. While it's generally considered safe, especially compared to larger cities, it's always a good idea to take standard precautions when walking alone at night, such as avoiding unlit areas or being mindful of your belongings.

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General Safety Avoid deserted areas, especially at night. Don't go into any city park at night unless there's an event that attracts a crowd. Generally speaking, you can feel safe in areas where there are many people and open establishments.

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Having a humid climate, Maui is also home to many bugs and mosquitoes. If you don't want to get pestered with these insects, then a mosquito repellant is a must-have for you. If you have an anti-itch ointment, throw it in your bag too.

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Sometimes during winter storms on Maui, Molokai and Lanai water quality can be compromised temporarily by water runoff that carries excessive sediment, nutrients, and pollution called Brown Water Events, characterized by brown-looking water. Plus, bacteria counts in the brown water can be elevated.

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Areas in West Maui that tourists should avoid include Lahaina, Napili, Kaanapali, and Kapalua, according to a press release from the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

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DNA tests lower Maui fire death toll to at least 97 from 115 Officials previously said at least 115 people had died in the fire, but further testing showed they had multiple DNA samples from some of the victims. The number of those who are missing fell to 31.

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The turquoise waters of Hawaii often look pristine, but looks can be deceiving. Some of Hawaii's beaches are polluted regularly with enterococcus bacteria, an indicator that there's fecal material in the water. It's known to cause gastroenteritis and eye, ear, nose or throat infections.

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The coral reefs that surround Hawaii protect the coastline from strong waves and water currents that would otherwise stir up sand and sediment. This helps to keep Hawaii's ocean water clear. The sediment in Hawaii's oceans is made up of volcanic rock, coral, and shells which are heavy and not easily stirred up.

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23 Things NOT To Do While Visiting Maui
  • Don't touch/get too close to wildlife. ...
  • Don't forget the reef-safe sunscreen. ...
  • Don't ignore ocean warning signs. ...
  • Don't leave your shoes on when entering someone else's house. ...
  • Don't call your slippers “flip flops.” ...
  • Don't over plan. ...
  • Don't stand on the reef.


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About Kihei, Maui. Located on the south shore of Maui, Kihei was originally called Kama'ole, meaning 'barren' in the Hawaiian language. With an annual rainfall level of less than 6 inches per year, and consistently sunny, warm conditions, we highly recommend a visit to this Maui staple.

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Safest Areas of Maui Overall, Maui is an incredibly safe place to visit, with a lower than average crime rate versus the U.S. national average. Violence and property crimes are low on average here, but the safest areas of Maui are Upcountry, South Maui, and the North Shore.

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