Review of Kihei, Hawaii


great weather, nice people,
Star Rating - 7/9/2007
I really liked Kihei. It is a great place to live if you are into ocean sports and like a sunny, tropical climate. It has a small town feel and wonderful sense of community. ( I'm from San Diego) The negatives to consider are1. the high cost of living(don't forget to factor in the expense of air travel to visit family and alleviate island fever)2.it is often so windy in the afternoon that you can't go to the beach 3.it is dusty especially in North Kihei 4there's smoke and ash from the burning of the sugar cane fields 4 it is a terrible place for single women as there are so few quality men 5 there's little to no nightlife. 6 you have to life with a lot of tourists. The funny thing is, I still enjoyed living there. I am just trying to make anyone considering a move there aware of some possible downfalls.
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The review is 15-years-old. Is the burning of the sugar cane fields still a problem or has development crowded out some of the sugar cane fields? Could someone comment on the frequency and severity of the afternoon wind and whether it is windy in the mornings and evenings. Also, how high is the humidity and is there a problem with cockroaches, mosquitoes and sandflies? Thanks for anyone who can provide knowledgable information.
Neil | Washington, UT | Report Abuse
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