Kaanapali, Hawaii facts for kids
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Kaanapali, Hawai'i
Kāʻanapali
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Beach
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Location in Maui County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Maui |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.33 sq mi (16.41 km2) |
| • Land | 5.00 sq mi (12.96 km2) |
| • Water | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,161 |
| • Density | 232.06/sq mi (89.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96761
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-20000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0359603 |
Kaanapali (Hawaiian: Kāʻanapali) is a special planned community in Maui County, Hawaii. It's located on the beautiful island of Maui. This area is known for its resorts and beaches.
Kaanapali is part of an older Hawaiian land division called an ahupuaa. This specific area is named Hanakaʻōʻō. The southern part of Kaanapali Beach is also called Hanakaʻōʻō Canoe Beach. In 2020, about 1,161 people lived here. The U.S. Census Bureau calls Kaanapali a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area for counting people.
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Geography of Kaanapali
Kaanapali is a coastal area in West Maui. It covers about 6.3 square miles (16.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 5.0 square miles (12.8 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers), is water.
Kaanapali's Climate
Kaanapali has a warm, tropical climate. It is known as a "semi-arid" climate. This means it's usually sunny and dry, but still gets some rain. Winters are warm, and summers are hot.
The amount of rain can change depending on where you are in Kaanapali. The northern part gets more rain than the southern part. This is because of a special "microclimate" in West Maui. For example, the town of Lahaina is a few miles south and gets less rain. But just a few miles north, in Napili and Kapalua, the rainfall doubles!
| Climate data for Kaanapali (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1986–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 88 (31) |
88 (31) |
87 (31) |
87 (31) |
91 (33) |
89 (32) |
93 (34) |
95 (35) |
91 (33) |
92 (33) |
93 (34) |
90 (32) |
95 (35) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 76.5 (24.7) |
76.8 (24.9) |
77.6 (25.3) |
79.3 (26.3) |
80.9 (27.2) |
83.4 (28.6) |
84.1 (28.9) |
84.8 (29.3) |
84.8 (29.3) |
83.4 (28.6) |
80.4 (26.9) |
77.6 (25.3) |
80.8 (27.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 70.3 (21.3) |
70.3 (21.3) |
71.2 (21.8) |
72.5 (22.5) |
74.0 (23.3) |
76.4 (24.7) |
77.1 (25.1) |
77.7 (25.4) |
77.5 (25.3) |
76.4 (24.7) |
74.3 (23.5) |
71.8 (22.1) |
74.1 (23.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 64.1 (17.8) |
63.8 (17.7) |
64.7 (18.2) |
65.7 (18.7) |
67.1 (19.5) |
69.4 (20.8) |
70.1 (21.2) |
70.6 (21.4) |
70.3 (21.3) |
69.5 (20.8) |
68.2 (20.1) |
66.0 (18.9) |
67.5 (19.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 50 (10) |
47 (8) |
52 (11) |
59 (15) |
59 (15) |
60 (16) |
59 (15) |
64 (18) |
61 (16) |
62 (17) |
61 (16) |
59 (15) |
47 (8) |
| Average rainfall inches (mm) | 3.41 (87) |
2.12 (54) |
3.69 (94) |
1.74 (44) |
1.22 (31) |
0.64 (16) |
0.79 (20) |
0.90 (23) |
1.18 (30) |
1.88 (48) |
2.57 (65) |
3.19 (81) |
23.33 (593) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.2 | 7.7 | 9.0 | 7.4 | 6.0 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 5.2 | 4.6 | 6.1 | 8.4 | 10.6 | 82.8 |
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| Climate data for Kaanapali | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average sea temperature °F (°C) | 76.5 (24.7) |
76.3 (24.6) |
75.9 (24.4) |
76.8 (24.9) |
77.5 (25.3) |
78.4 (25.8) |
78.6 (25.9) |
79.5 (26.4) |
80.2 (26.8) |
79.7 (26.5) |
78.6 (25.9) |
77.2 (25.1) |
77.9 (25.5) |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 11.0 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 12.1 |
| Average Ultraviolet index | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9.6 |
| Source: Weather Atlas | |||||||||||||
People of Kaanapali
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 1,161 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, about 1,375 people lived in Kaanapali. This means there were about 283 people per square mile. There were also many homes, about 1,775 housing units.
Most people in Kaanapali were White (about 79%). About 17% were Asian, and about 3% were Pacific Islander. A small number of people were African American or Native American. Some people were from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people living in Kaanapali was 45 years old. About 16% of the population was under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years or older.
History of Kaanapali
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Kaanapali Beach Resort was first developed in the 1960s. A company called Amfac, Inc. started this project. It was built along the beautiful mile-long Kaanapali Beach. This beach is on the western side of Maui. It's just a few miles north of the old town of Lahaina.
Over the years, many more hotels and condos have been built. They stretch along Kaanapali Beach and for miles up and down the coast. The nearby town of Lahaina has also changed. It has become a popular place for tourists to shop.
Major Hotels and Condos
Many famous hotels are located on Kaanapali Beach. They are listed here from the south end (closer to Lahaina) to the north end:
- The Hyatt Regency Maui opened in 1980.
- Maui Marriott opened in 1982. It is now used for timeshares.
- The Westin Maui Resort & Spa was first the Maui Surf in 1971. It was rebuilt as the Westin in 1987.
- Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Hotel opened in 1964.
- Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa opened in 1963. It was completely rebuilt in 1996.
- Royal Lahaina opened in 1962.
- Maui Kaanapali Villas opened in 1963. It was first a Hilton hotel.
There are also many condominium buildings on Kaanapali Beach. The Alii is located between the Marriott and the Westin. The Whaler is between Whalers Village (a shopping center) and the Kaanapali Beach Hotel.
On the north side of Kaanapali Beach, past Black Rock, there are newer places. The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas is a vacation ownership resort. Its South Phase opened in 2003, and its North Phase opened in 2007. The Honua Kai condominium complex is also in this area. It is just south of the Aston Mahana condominiums and the Ka'anapali Beach Club.
Airports Serving Kaanapali
Kaanapali is served by a small airport nearby. The Kapalua-West Maui Airport is a regional airport. It serves West Maui, including Kaanapali, Lahaina, Kapalua, and Napili-Honokowai. This airport has been open since 1987.
Before 1987, Kaanapali had its own airport. The Kaanapali Airport was located in the North Beach area. This area is now home to The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas and the Honua Kai condo complex.
See also
In Spanish: Kaanapali para niños
