Whalers Village

Maui, Hawaii, US

Whalers Village is an open‑air, oceanfront complex on Maui’s Kaanapali Beach, offering a blend of shops, restaurants, and a small whaling museum. Rated 4.4 by over 5,800 reviewers, it tops the city’s attraction list and stays open from 9 am to 9 pm.

Why choose Whalers Village

You’ll stroll past boutique stores while the Pacific stretches before you, a combination you rarely find in a single spot. The on‑site museum adds a local historical layer that pure beach promenades lack.

Best for: Shopping · Families · History

Start your Kaanapali morning at Whalers Village

Begin here to enjoy the shops and museum, then walk the nearby beach and landmarks for a relaxed half‑day.

1. Morning — Whalers Village
2. 11:00 — Ka'anapali Beach
3. Afternoon — Black Rock
4. Sunset — Japengo | Pacific Rim Cuisine • Sushi

Visit tips

• Visit the museum first; it’s small and less crowded early in the day.
• Stroll the oceanfront promenade at low tide for clearer views of the beach.
• Arrive early to avoid the midday crowd and enjoy cooler breezes.
• Allocate about two hours to browse shops and explore the museum.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 2 hours — approx
• Best time of day: Early morning, before 10:00 — cooler breezes
• Hours: 09:00–21:00 — Open daily 09:00–21:00
• Booking: not required — tickets at the gate
• Category: attraction
• Rated 4.4 by 5861 reviewers
• Tags: oceanfront, shopping, museum, family friendly

Nearby attractions

• Ka'anapali Beach — beach, 6 min walk
• Japengo | Pacific Rim Cuisine • Sushi — restaurant, 12 min walk
• 'Umalu — restaurant, 13 min walk
• Black Rock — attraction, 8 min walk

More things to do in Maui

• Mama's Fish House
• Hana Highway - Road to Hana
• Ka'anapali Beach
• Haleakala Crater
• Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Wailea, Maui
• Kihei Caffe

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