1. Overview
Whalers Village Fine Shops & Restaurants stands as West Maui’s premier shopping destination, located centrally on 8.5 acres within the Ka’anapali Beach Resort.
2. Location, Hours, and Transportation
Discover the accessible location and convenient amenities offered at Whalers Village.
3. Shopping Experience
Explore the diverse shopping options and boutique offerings available at Whalers Village.
4. Dining Options
Savor the variety of dining experiences, from casual eateries to fine dining establishments.
5. Events and Activities
Participate in the vibrant events calendar that showcases Hawaiian culture.
Whalers Village Fine Shops & Restaurants is West Maui’s premier shopping destination. It is centrally located on 8.5 acres within the Ka’anapali Beach Resort, which is home to five major award-winning resort hotels, six condominium resorts, an oceanfront beach walk that connects all of the condominiums, hotels, and shopping village, two championship golf courses, tennis courts for day or night play, and, of course, the world-famous Ka’anapali Beach, one of the top beaches in America, as selected by Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, a.k.a., “Dr. Beach.”
Whalers Village offers not only great shopping but also a wide range of dining options, a museum that honors Maui’s seafaring roots, and an extensive events calendar throughout the year. The Village underwent a major renovation and expansion in 1996, but upgrades and modernization are constantly taking place.
Location, Hours, Parking and Transportation
Whalers Village is situated oceanfront on Ka’anapali Beach and the Beach Walk promenade, providing stunning views of the islands of Lana’i and Moloka’i. The Village is four miles north of Lahaina, 27 miles and a 50-minute drive from the Kahului Airport, and 4 miles and a 10-minute drive south of the Kapalua Airport.
Whalers Village is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
A 534-space covered parking lot is available, where visitors receive up to three hours of validated parking with a minimum purchase.
A complimentary shuttle operates throughout the Ka’anapali Beach Resort, making regular stops at the Village.
Shopping
Whalers Village offers a wide assortment of shopping experiences, ranging from a top Hawaii sundry store to high-end boutiques.
Within the Village are over 20 apparel stores, including island favorites such as Blue Ginger (island fashions and casual resort wear), Crazy Shirts (high-quality t-shirts), Honolua Surf Co. (internationally-known surf apparel), Kahala (island sportswear), Tori Richard (island sportswear), and Tommy Bahama (fashions and island-inspired home furnishings).
For shoppers seeking the ultimate in high-end boutiques, Whalers Village features Coach (high-fashion accessories—leather goods, silk scarves, business essentials, handbags, and stylish gifts) and Louis Vuitton (leather goods for men and women).
For those in search of gifts, art, and specialty stores, Whalers Village provides a variety of options, including unique Hawaii stores such as Honolulu Cookie Company (locally-owned gourmet cookie company), Lahaina Printsellers (original and reproduction antique maps and rare prints), Lahaina Scrimshaw (traditional engravings onto whale ivory using fossil ivory), and Martin & Macarthur (fine woodwork gifts and furniture).
Top island jewelry companies include Baron & Leeds, Dolphin Galleries Jewelry, Jessica’s Gems, Maui Divers of Hawaii, Na Hoku, and the Pearl Factory.
Additionally, over a dozen kiosks are located throughout the Village, representing various merchants, vacation rental resorts, and activity providers.
Dining
Whalers Village boasts numerous dining options that suit all budgets and tastes.
There are two oceanfront restaurants – Hula Grill at Ka’anapali Beach and Leilani’s on the Beach.
Chef Peter Merriman’s fine dining restaurant, Hula Grill, presents his renowned Hawaii Regional Cuisine in a plantation-era beach house setting, featuring a kiawe wood-burning oven. His dishes highlight the finest in fresh seafood and locally grown produce. The adjacent sand-floor Barefoot Bar provides a casual atmosphere for lunch or dinner while enjoying live local music performed daily. Many diners have shared positive experiences from their visits to both the Barefoot Bar and Hula Grill.
Leilani’s On the Beach, located just on the opposite side of the Village’s beach entrance from the Hula Grill, offers a more casual (and less expensive) dinner menu featuring island cuisine with chicken, chops, fish, prime rib, steaks, and more. Their downstairs Beachside Grill is another fine choice for lunch or a light dinner, complemented by live Hawaiian entertainment in the late afternoons.
The Village’s food court includes four outlets—Fresh…Eat Well Live Well, Joey’s Kitchen, SUBWAY, and Nikki’s Pizza/Smooth as Ice (pizza, smoothies, and ice cream).
Events
Whalers Village maintains an extensive events calendar, many of which are held at the Village’s outdoor Center Stage. These include live Polynesian hula and/or Tahitian dance shows three evenings per week, lei demonstrations, and lei-making classes, as well as cultural hula lessons.
Annual events, including the Maui Onion Festival, are held the first Saturday of May, and the Maui Marathon takes place each September, for which the Village marks the finish line.
