This was a great location, especially if you are planning to stay for several days and wish to have the full Kihei experience. Right across from the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (NOAA) and the 'fish pond' there was plenty to see and do there as well as elsewhere. Kihea is busy, so be ready for some traffic noise as being right on the main Kihei beach road might indicate. Plan to stay for a few days to take advantage of the opportunities to explore Kihei more fully than we did... as this seems to be a great base for that.