Kapalua Live Cam

Located in Maui, Kahana Wai

Hosted by:
  • Roy & Betty Sakamoto
  • Coldwell Banker Island Properties
  • Kapalua - Lahaina
  • Hawaii 96761 - United States
  • 808-669-0070
  • [email protected]
  • https://www.sakamotoproperties.com/

What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Kapalua. Kapalua History Kapalua is a resort area located on the northwest coast of the island of Maui, Hawaii. The name "Kapalua" means "arms embracing the sea" in Hawaiian. The history of Kapalua dates back to ancient times when the area was home to Hawaiian ali'i (chiefs) who used it as a place for fishing and farming. During the 1800s, Kapalua was primarily used as a ranching area. The land was own.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Early mornings 6–9am localQuietest — best light on water; surfers and fishermen active
Midday (11am–2pm) in seasonPeak beach activity; clearest water visibility in sunlight
SunsetGolden light — often most visually dramatic period
Storm / approaching weatherCheck wave size and conditions before visiting

Quick Facts

History & Context

Kapalua History Kapalua is a resort area located on the northwest coast of the island of Maui, Hawaii. The name "Kapalua" means "arms embracing the sea" in Hawaiian. The history of Kapalua dates back to ancient times when the area was home to Hawaiian ali'i (chiefs) who used it as a place for fishing and farming. During the 1800s, Kapalua was primarily used as a ranching area. The land was owned by the Honolua Ranch, which was founded by James Drummond Dole, the founder of the Dole Pineapple Company. The ranch operated until the 1940s, when it was sold to the Maui Land and Pineapple Company. In the 1960s, a group of investors led by Maui Land and Pineapple Company began developing Kapalua into a resort community. The first resort to be built was the Kapalua Bay Hotel, which opened in 1978. This was followed by the development of the Kapalua Golf Club and several other luxury resorts and condominiums.

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