Directions to Kite Beach: from the North Shore
- Make your way to the Hana Hwy (#36) heading towards Kahului.
- When you reach the main intersection of Dairy Road (#380) and Hana Hwy (#36), continue STRAIGHT on Hana Hwy and drive 0.7 miles to the next stoplight, Hana & Hobron.
- Turn RIGHT on Hobron and drive 0.5 miles.
- Then turn RIGHT onto Amala Place and drive straight for approx. 1 mile. You can park along the street or in the parking lot of Kanaha Beach Park. Your instructor will meet you on the makai (ocean) side of Amala Place, just past the intersection with Kaa Street.
Drive time from downtown Paia is about 15 minutes, depending on traffic through Paia.
Directions to Kite Beach: from Kihei/Wailea
- Turn onto Wailea Alanui Drive and proceed to stoplight at the Wailea Shopping Center.
- Drive up the hill to Pi’ilani Hwy (#31 North) towards Kahului and drive 13.5 miles to Dairy Road (#380).
- Turn RIGHT onto Dairy Road and drive 0.7 miles to Hana Hwy (#36).
- Turn LEFT onto Hana Hwy (#36 North) and drive 0.7 miles to the next stoplight at Hana & Hobron.
- Turn RIGHT on Hobron and drive 0.5 miles.
- Then turn RIGHT onto Amala Place and drive straight for approx. 1 mile. You can park along the street or in the parking lot of Kanaha Beach Park. Your instructor will meet you on the makai (ocean) side of Amala Place, just past the intersection with Kaa Street.
Drive time from Wailea is approximately 35 minutes.
Directions to Kite Beach: from Lahaina/Ka'anapali
- Drive towards Kahului airport.
- Turn onto Honoapi`ilani Hwy (#30 East) and drive 17 miles and then turn RIGHT onto Kuihelani Hwy (#380) (to Kahului) and drive 6 miles to Hana Hwy (#36).
- LEFT onto Hana Hwy (#36 North) and drive 0.7 miles to the next stoplight at Hana & Hobron.
- Turn RIGHT on Hobron and drive 0.5 miles.
- Then turn RIGHT onto Amala Place and drive straight for approx. 1 mile. You can park along the street or in the parking lot of Kanaha Beach Park. Your instructor will meet you on the makai (ocean) side of Amala Place, just past the intersection with Kaa Street.
Drive time from Lahaina & Ka`anapali is approximately 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic on the highway.