Whalers Village

Great beautiful outdoor shopping shops. With some great restaurants with great view. A food truck of tacos and a food court. Comfy place. It has some bathrooms but not enough. For men only one and one. Two of those in whole area.

Having only 48 hours in Maui, I was limited with my time. I decided to go to Whalers Village to spend the afternoon of shopping and dining. I caught the bus from South Kihei and it took about 45 minutes (after I caught the right bus :D) It's a very nice, compact shopping centre. Plenty of shopping to do, I managed to get a few souvenirs. Also got a grab to eat at one of the restaurants on site.

A nice, but small seaside outdoor mall. A good choice of shops and a platform the kids. Parking was $4 for 30 minutes, but the shops will validate your ticket for 2 hours if you make a purchase.

Lots of interesting stores here, good for trinkets, gifts, and or even items you may have forgotten at home that are needed for the beach. You will pay a pretty penny for what you are getting and depending on what store you go to, you will fork over more 💲. Like mentioned in previous reviews there is an ABC store to Louis Vuitton. The ABC Store will pretty have everything you will need at the beach. IE sunscreen, after burn lotion, Sun glasses, small snacks etc. so if you forget something, stop by here and grab it There are other stores where we got good t-shirts and a great beach bag. The store was Kaialoha Supply. My wife blew out the budget 💸 on that store. 😂 This place is close and some would even say that it is right on the beach. It is also close to restaurants so shopping on food are a difficult tag team. We were at a hotel near the beach so we could get a shuttle to and from the this place. So depending on where you are staying or going the tram could be the way to get to and from your destination. The only reason for a four star instead of five would be how expensive this place is.

Great outdoor mine with lots of shops. From long struggles and a b c stores all the way up to rolex.You can find pretty much anything you need here

Whales Village is a fabulous place to enjoy scenery, shopping, salacious dining, spectacular sunsets and stargazing while strolling along the sandy shoreline.

Nice beachside shopping area with a good mix of stores and restaurants. Great atmosphere, clean, and easy to walk around. A convenient spot to stop for food, shopping, or just relaxing by the ocean.

Great strip mall! So many stores and great restaurants with live music! Had henna/hair braiding stands lots of awesome jewelry kiosks! It's a 2 minute walk from the mall to the beach.

A nice outdoor mall in the Ka'anapali hotel area with many choices for restaurants and retail needs. Nicely maintained and perfect for an evening stroll! Couple of the restaurants provide a nice view of the ocean, perfect for enjoying the sunset over happy hour!

The outdoor shopping center was kind of overrated. Even though most of the mall was open, there were still a lot of stores that were still closed around 9:30am. While the stores were fine and had a little of everything for everyone, the parking was a bit ridiculous. $4 every 30 minutes and your parking validation is only good for two hours the minute you park. If you want to use the beach... go straight to the ABC store, get your validation, and run for the beach so you can use the time efficiently!

Tons of stuff going on with many different restaurants and even small food court. I specially walked over for food and got stuff from the food court. Those were okay overall. Parking - Pay per hour or parking with validation. It's pricey from what I've beast.

Open-aired mall, common in Hawaii, and so much fun. Great selection of restaurants and shops to pass the time. Opens up to a view of the beach and sunset on the west end. There were also a good selection of kiosks. Hilo Hattie, LV, surf wear, hats, trinkets, shave ice, coffee, t shirts, collectibles, makeup, jewelry, and all kinds of stuff. There's also a parking garage next door with super aggressive drivers fighting for spaces. Best restaurants are Hula Grill, Monley Pod, and Lahaina. And they have a chill little courtyard with an interesting okay structure and even okay a movie at night. Awesome place to hang out if you're staying in the area. You can find inexpensive and expensive values. Pretty good service wherever we went, like Ono Gelato.

Whenever I'm in West Maui, I almost always enjoy stopping here for a brief time and walking around for a short time. I don't really do much shopping quite honestly when traveling to other islands, but they do also have a nice small food court. Parking can be a huge hassle depending on the time of day you come and the garage does fill up quickly.

A popular shopping destination conveniently located next to many resorts that makes Whalers a walkable hangout. If you forgot to pack a clothing something, you will find it here. A couple higher end shops too. Three well known large restaurants to accommodate sit down service, a food court for light bites or a dessert chill. Touristy hangout so expect busy families letting their kids run reckless. *Pricey multi level parking but random times happen when you can park for free.

For my vacation I stayed in Kehei which is a much smaller town than Lahaina. So when I came out this direction, I was surprised to see such a large beautiful, and modern outdoor shopping center. It's right along the beach and has a ton of different dining and food options. Along the beach I noticed they actually had a bunch of free sunscreen dispensers, which is something I'd never seen before. The reason I give 4 stars is the parking garage is very expensive ($4 every 30 mins) and it was under construction while we were there, making the ticket situation a little different . Also the stores and restaurants are all quite pricey, even for Hawaii, so if you plan on buying anything, make sure you bring plenty of dough

Dropped by this morning for a lookee loo. It's $4 every 20 minutes parking unless you get it validated. We didn't eat or drink or shopped. We paid total $8 parking. I found out the Whale museum is gone. About seven years ago. It's been replaced with the Hawaii wildlife discovery center. You pay what you want as admission fee. We skipped it. I was told some of the whale artifacts are inside. Today being Sunday there was a lot of foot traffic especially at sit down restaurants.

What a cute little mall. The highlights for me are the ABC Store, the kids play area, the beach front restaurants. One of the downsides is definitely the parking and the cost. Luckily we were staying at a nearby resort so we had the opportunity to walk there without having to pay for parking. I definitely think they could have a little more food options in their food court, it's basically just about four different food vendors, which all sound very tasty, but on the smaller side as far as food courts go and the prices are also a little steep. Would be nice if there was one or two cheaper options. But I remember coming here when I was pregnant with my daughter in 2017, thinking what a cute place and I couldn't wait to bring my kid(s) one day when I come back. I was finally able to do that and this time with a 6 and 3 year old daughter in tow! It was basically a dream come true and it lived up to everything I was hoping it'd be!

Plunder and Village Outdoor shopping mall located on the high-end side of Lahaina near several swank resorts and Ka'anapali Beach. The Good: *Ka'anapali Beach is spectacular and a great spot for sunsets. *Both restaurants we ate at here, Leilani's and Monkeypod, were both fabulous. *They do some free community events like Hula lessons, movie nights, basket weaving, and more. Check their website for upcoming events. *Lots of high-quality eateries and shops The Meh: *They charge for parking ($4/ 1/2hr), but most restaurants validate for up-to 2hrs. The Ugly: *Parking lot can be a shit-show during busier times, especially if you have a large SUV. TLDR: Lots of great shops, but be prepared to gird your loins when it comes to parking.

We really liked this outdoor plaza and came a few times. This outdoor mall has nice shops, one of them being an ABC Store that my friend, daughter, and I just love! There's also a food court with a nice selection of eateries. For fine dining, Leilani's On The Beach is the restaurant I would recommend. We dined there and loved the food, ambiance, and service. This is a beautiful setting that is within walking distance to the beach. It's a nice place for people of all ages. On the 2nd floor is a Wildlife Discovery Center that is a cool place to check out.

Great shopping. So many places to meet up and take tours. Very friendly customer service. A tour gave you four hours validation. Stop cost $17 for parking after that but it was a good day. Took a snorkeling tour. Highly recommend doing that?

Open air, close to the beach, laidback vibes. Surfer stores, shops for kids and Hawaiian stores and jewelry, along with small eats. A little something for everybody.

Nice small outdoor shopping center with a few upscale shops and a small food court. There is a simple play gym my kids really enjoyed playing at. If you parked onsite, you can get your parking validated if you spend over $15 at one of the businesses. We came here multiple times during our vacation to get coffee at Island Vintage Coffee and breakfast at the food court.

Great place to visit when on Maui!!! Lots of shopping and places to eat!!! Hula Grill is da best for dinner in the area!!!

This outdoor shopping mall is a great place for eating, shopping, or just exploring Maui

Whalers Village is a very nice shopping center. It is clean and lots of nice shops. Great location to walk around by the ocean where there are restaurants, hotels and shops. The selection of shops are good. They had shops that were expensive and others that had good prices. The service we got was great.

IMHO I like coming here every now and then when visiting Maui, mainly because it has a Sephora. (If I have to stock up on my make-up, I buy it in Maui because the tax rate is less than half of my home state tax!) Tommy Bahama, SoHa Living, ABC Store, Monkeypod, among others are my other favorites to shop at. Whalers is conveniently located in Ka'anapali amidst the high-end hotels. If you're staying there, you can walk to the shopping center. Otherwise, it's just a short drive from our Westin KOR resort. The parking garage is dated and cramped. Get your parking ticket validated at any of the stores for 2 hours (or 3?) of free parking. Truly, you shouldn't have any problem finding something to buy in order to get your validation. The food court on the ground floor is pretty good for quick and yummy eats. There are also many wonderful sit-down restaurants with gorgeous views to enjoy. (Try to make advance reservations or be prepared to wait.)

I'm actually here at Whalers village waiting on my travel companions to finish their jewelry shopping. Na Hoku is a favorite place, so is Maui diver jewelry. I've shopped for hats and clothes from Hilo Hattie's, Crazy Shirt and Tommy Bahama. It's quite a place - an outdoor shopping center where you can feel the ocean breeze through the mall. Yesterday was a rainy day so we had to seek shelter under the store eaves but it was nice to be shopping in the rain. To cool off, we got water from ABC store and ate ice cream from Häagen-Dazs! It was quite a day of shopping with the ladies. This beats getting hot on the beach but the beach has limited appeal to my companions. They'd rather go shopping! Food wise, there's plenty of places to eat. You can't beat the ambiance! It's Maui in Hawai'i!

12/2/2022: I'm baaaack-AGAIN in 2022 without riding DA BUS~LOL! Purposefully hunting visiting Whaler's Village: There is a purple dress I purchased in March 2011 at Hilo Hattie's store located in Kona, Big Island HI which finally has holes in the material! It's time replacing the dress and buying another dress! Anyway, Hilo Hattie's Purple Plumeria Dress' SKU Number I want ordering online: Both Sales Clerks working at the Whaler's Village location gave me specific instructions ordering online for the particular dress I want ordering so, I will receive the correct dress via drop shipment.

Fun center for families or adults. Hula Grill is right on the sand! The beach is right in front to enjoy while you enjoy the two hours free validation.

I love this small shopping plaza in Kaanapali. The location is just a 10-minute walk from our resort. It has all the retail stores and restaurants (Travis Mathew, Lulu Lemon, Monkey Pod, etc.) that I like to frequent. They also have an ABC store where you can pick up last-minute essentials or things that you forgot to pack. Parking can be a headache but not a surprise with any popular shopping plaza or center. We are lucky and pleasantly surprised that parking is free while we are here.

My wife comes here for the shops, I come here for the restaurants. We both dislike the parking! I actually do not like coming here due to the parking, but I am giving 4 stars because we still come here EVERY visit when we are in Maui. Quality/Quantity - Good mix of high end shops, boutiques, restaurants, and middle end shopping. Parking is challenging. Shops are okay. Restaurants are great. We ate at Hula Grill, see other Yelp. Leliani's on the beach and Monkeypod Kitchen is their newest addition, guess they are not new any more. :) Atmosphere - Mall with small food court and some great restaurants across the beach and water! Paid or validated parking. Fairly large parking garage, yet they are always full. And for some reason many people can not navigate the driving in the parking lot, so please be safe. When we stayed at the nearby resorts (Marriott and Westin Hotel), we used to take our leisurely walks here (then lug my wife's purchases back...). Open 7 days a week, 9am to 9pm. They also get bus loads of people shuttled in from the nearby resorts. Service - Good. Price - Depends, from middle to high end prices. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success; you have a great location. Not sure what I can recommend to improve your parking situation...? Also you need to re-certify your website, it is giving user warnings.

Beautiful, clean, plenty of shops for everyone to explore. Can walk to the beach as well

The ladies @Joanna, @Marlene, @Sheryl (not pictured) and @Paulette. They gave excellent customer service! Definitely going back!

An outdoor shopping center on the beautiful white sand Kaanapali Beach. Lots of stores ranging from ABC to local Hawaiian shops to high end boutiques. Check out the kiosk overlooking the beach to book an amazing whale watching cruise. Loved the Sea Maui catamaran which leaves from the beach for a 2 hour tour. Saw so many whales breaching as mother and baby whales swam together. Thanks to Captain James, Ronnie and Sarah for a great trip. While at the village, spend some time at a beautiful stretch of stunning powdery white sand. The water is crystal aqua with gentle waves. Great day at the beach. Parking is steep. $3 per 30 minutes with a maximum of $40 a day. Get the ticket validated with any purchase. 4 hours of validation for the whale watching cruise with Sea Maui.

We are here for2weeks vacation first day we come here,this store is really shocked me,the man who works there he is so rude and blame me the sand on my feet,if you don't like the tourist why you work here

This is about as standard as a shopping mall can get, if you're looking to hit your favorite well known stores this might be the place for you. The real positive of this place is the beach front access, the sunsets are amazing here and the sand is very soft. I would say the highlight was sitting in the evening and watching the sunset. Besides that, it's pretty much a basic outside mall.

Fun little shopping mall in the area with some luxury shops mixed in with things you could need at the beach close behind (ABC general store). Parking is just awful. If you plan on going to the public beach behind, there is some free parking but it's pretty packed by mid day. There's also extremely expensive parking in the WV structure that they may or may not validate for you at shops (heard generally after a $25-$30 spend). We stopped in for the free lei making class to hear the story behind it and make an authentic lei. They have some food court type restaurants and also more established places behind the mall before the beach, i.e., Hula Grill. Public bathrooms also available.

Parking sucks but you can walk from a few nearby resorts. It's a cute shopping center. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit but if you're already in the area it's a pretty place to walk around and eat/shop.

A great place to shop! There are all kinds of places here... from the high end of Tiffany's to the standard like Gap. It is a great outdoor mall with open spaces and is really well maintained. We spent time in art galleries, had a meal at one of the restaurants that was there, looked at specialty stores for hats, clothes, jewelry, and stopped at an ice cream place too. We barely got around to a quarter of what is here... People were exceptional every where we went! Need to kill a day, want to spend some money, looking for a great people watching spot... well this is the place!

This is a small, outdoor mall. They have some stores that sell items unique to Maui but mostly it's a tourist trap. The ABC store is larger than the ones that used to be in Lahaina, but the prices are more expensive compared to Target. You're really paying for convenience, which makes sense because it is a convenience store. A lot of items are not made in Hawaii and one of the home decor stores covered the "made in Philippines" sticker. The wooden bowls are from the Philippines, lots of items are made in India or Indonesia. So for me it's disappointing, especially knowing that there is a huge mark up on those items. I would only recommend this place if you NEED something for your resort, touristy activities. If you want more local flavor, I would recommend the swap meet at Maui college on Saturday mornings.

Mid stores, mostly boutiques with very tourist-y Hawaiian clothing. Did not find a single thing I wanted to buy. Has food options and ice cream which is nice. The Sephora would be a good stop if you forgot any makeup but other than that, wouldn't go again. Also on the pricey side, the cheapest store was probably the ABC store.

We thought Whalers Village was OK. This is an outdoor shopping mall on Ka'anapali Beach (https://www.yelp.com/biz/kaanapali-beach-lahaina), situated on the west coast of Maui in Lahaina. Like Lahaina in general, Whalers Village is popular, crowded, and touristy. Overall, this is a pretty generic open-air mall. It contains a mishmash of brands, notably high-end Louis Vuitton, on down to lululemon and Na Hoku (Hawaiian jewelry store brand since 1924), then surf and sun chains like Quiksilver, Sunglass Hut, and Tommy Bahama, on down to local stores. There's an ABC Store here, which is convenient. You can read more about my thoughts on ABC Stores here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/abc-stores-lahaina-16. There's also an escape room business, Maui Escape Rooms. On the food and beverage side, there are poke and gelato shops as well as beach restaurants, the most popular ones probably being Leilani's on the Beach and Hula Grill. There's also Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman ("Merriman" refers to chef Peter Merriman, a famous chef in Hawaii). Leilani's and Hula Grill are sister restaurants, members of T S Restaurants in Hawaii and California. For a long time, Hula Grill has been and still is known for its Barefoot Bar, right on Ka'anapali Beach. Hula Grill and Leilani's are Whalers Village's two truly oceanfront restaurants. I do think it's cool how Whalers Village borders the ocean, especially in a place as naturally beautiful and stunning as Maui. However, if you take the gorgeous setting away, I think Whalers Village effectively amounts to your run-of-the-mill American outdoor mall. It's not bad, but it's not a must-see destination either. If anyone is from or familiar with Atlanta, where I'm from, my wife said the mix of stores at Whalers Village is generic like that of Atlantic Station. As someone who's invested in Atlantic Station, I'm not sure how I feel about that, but I digress. :) According to Whalers Village's website, the mall has over 500 parking spaces available at a rate of $3 per 30 minutes. Up to 3 hours of parking is free with validation, so check with your restaurant/retailer for validation. https://www.whalersvillage.com/en/parking/ Whalers Village is within walking distance to many of Lahaina's resorts. We walked from our resort. It's a pleasant and picturesque walk up and down the Ka'anapali Beachwalk. Whalers Village opened in 1970. It's named after Lahaina's historic whaling industry in the 1800s.

Hard to find parking not worth the problem. Need more parking spaces. Great place to shop great place to eat not enough Parker no valley parking.

There is very little more you can ask for from an outdoor shopping and eating area than Whalers Village provides. Great shops and awesome restaurants - Hula Grill, Monkey Pod and Leilani's - make a visit to Whalers Village worth it alone. The area is clean, people are nice and it sits literally on the beach along the Kaanapali boardwalk. If people don't have a good time here, they don't like fun and they must not like Maui...

So much to do here and it was right next to the beach! Food and drinks and tons of shopping! And a total great spot to hang out the whole day at. I had a great time here and would totally come back again. Parking was a bit of a pain on the butt bc it's so tinny and floods with water. We did came during the raining season.

It's basically a mall compromised of high end stores such as Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Lululemon, Sephora & various souvenir stores including their local ABC Stores(kinda a 7-11 that souvenirs & apparel). There are also variety of eateries & restaurants. We had an early dinner at Monkeypods. It's a good compilation of both shopping, convenience & even has a children's playground on the main floor. Nice family friendly environment! Gotta try when you're here!

I love this place! We bought some new bathing suits here, ate some amazing food, got some drinks, and listened to live music. We also walked over to the beach. It's beautiful. They have plenty of different shops and also restaurants. I highly recommend stopping by when in Maui. You can literally hang out all day.

Yes the stores are mostly high end but there is still quite a bit for everyone. The children's play area has one of the most unique crawl structures we've ever seen in a retail-plex. We are also a fan of the food court when we need a quick bite away from the beach. bathrooms are always clean. Ono gelato is a treat on the way back from beach. I love the fun retro T shirt short on upper level. I'm sad PacSun moved out. Lots of beach wear stores and some unique designer stores for kids

It's a open air huge complex next to gold and beach area. Has plenty of vendors from branded chains to locals. Many cute shops and restaurants here including many cafes. However there is parking fees of $3 for 30 mins which doesn't sounds reasonable at all. They got to make the parking free to get more customers. We went here for island vintage cafe and ended up spending $6 for parking itself.

Just a small plaza with expensive parking $4 for 30 minutes, not worth it to stop there.

Great shopping spot right on Ka'anapali beach. Probably the best location for a mall that I've ever seen. You can literally go shopping and then jump right into the ocean. This place has a good mix of stores, restaurants, and even a coffee shop. They have high end stores like Louis Vuitton. Retail stores like Pacsun. Great outdoor restaurants like Leilani's and Monkeypod. And they even have a little food court if you don't want to spend a lot of money on something to eat. Definitely a great place to shop, hang out, or catch a sunset. I'm missing this place just thinking about it.

Beautiful shopping center with various stores and restaurants. Most of the food establishments often come with a long line or the inability to get a reservation. Make sure you plan ahead super early! The grounds are kept very clean and they are right off the beach.

This location is amazing right off the water. We did some shopping not much, very few stores that caught my eye. I really enjoyed One Gelato nothing else at the mall is worth the mention. Charging station was broken couldn't even charge my car. A cart was taking up a parking spot for the one charging station that worked. I was done with this place at that point. Visited this place two days in a row. We had dinner reservations.

Pretty much an overpriced shopping mall that's designed to get suckers money. Technically I just described every mall, but this one more so. Visually it's appealing and designed nicely, but most of the stores are a bit marked up from what you would pay in the mainland. Either way, I didn't come to Hawaii to do shopping, as pretty much everything here can be found back home.

What a cool outdoor shopping mall in the middle of sandy beaches and luxury resort vacationing. While sauntering through the amazing beachfront walkway I stumbled upon Whalers Village. My husband was working all day so I had time to kill and what more a perfect way to do so than by shopping and people watching?! This little shopping area has everything from fine jewelry and clothing to cheap Hawaiian souvenirs and whatever else you might need or desire. I purchased a few shirts for family back home and enjoyed wandering through each store. Everything is very clean, mask and vaccine mandates in place, and the outdoor feel is a safe environment. Not only is there quality shopping in the village, but you can eat pretty darn well too! There are fancy restaurants that I did not have a chance to try but have heard good things about, and there are also little food trucks and a food court. Lots of options for that rumble in your tummy. I walked to the village from my hotel so I didn't have to mess with parking, but I did happen to see that there is a parking garage directly next door that appears to have easy access. Not sure if it's free with validation, but I'm guessing since it's Hawaii probably not. Still totally worth the fee to enjoy the village. Technically there is a little Whale museum inside, but it's a 2 minute glance and really not much to see. Kind of neat still. The views from the village are spectacular just like the rest of the area. If only every mall could be so glamorous!

This has a bit of everything, including a fun play area for kids. My favorite is the ABC Store full of all things Hawaiian reasonably priced. Also the kiosk w/ Hawaiian design phone covers for Iphones. My friend bought one ~5 years ago that's still beautiful. Enjoy the outdoor eateries, too, all w/ pleasant waitstaff.

Hilo Hattie, is my favorite place to buy Hawaiian made Clothes! We came here several times during our trip, for matching outfits for ourselves and grandkids, and our parents. they have a great selection! But the true Gem of the store is Mr. Ka'ulu, The sweetest, most humble, Genuinely down to earth, friendly man you could ever meet! Today was our last day of our honeymoon, and he shook my husbands hand, and gave me the warmest hug goodbye! He is definitely Ohana in our Book! Aloha