Beaches in Maui

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• Ka'anapali Beach

  Kaanapali, Maui

  The largest and longest resort area beach on island, Maui's Ka'anapali region is famous for its beautiful azure seas and soft light sand. Each resort is a world unto itself, each offering visitors many options for activities and refreshments all along the popular beachfront paved walkway that stretches the full length of this beach. The hustle and bustle of the oceanfront is more reminiscent of Waikiki than the Old Hawaii feel of the beach parks further north.This be

• Haycraft Beach Park

  Maalaea, Maui

  Haycraft is a little-known county beach park at the end of the strip of condominiums and vacation rentals east of Ma'alaea harbor. It provides natural shade and windbreak shelter, and has several picnic tables, fresh-water shower and portable restroom facilities. Great for running and long walks, as it connects to Ma'alaea Beach and then Sugar Beach to the east, creating the longest uninterrupted beach on Maui. AT A GLANCEHIGHLIGHTS: Quiet and secluded, mul

• Charley Young Beach

  Kihei, Maui

  A local favorite, this beach is the more quiet end of "Kamaole I" but feels much more remote, due to its being two blocks from busy South Kihei road. Ironwood trees lining this end of the beach provide some rare Kihei beach shade, and the sand coves and shallow waters are a favorite of local families with kids. The sand is fine and soft, and the impressive length of this beach (600 yards) is great for walks and runs. As with other west-facing Kihei beaches, it is a great place

• DT Fleming Beach Park

  Kapalua, Maui

  A truly stunning beach awaits you if you seek out this park. Flemings Beach has been listed on many top-ten beaches of the world lists, and for good reasons. The water is a rich aqua blue color due to its abundant sandy bottom, and the bay has spectacular views of the nearby cliffs and the island of Molokai offshore. This is one of the most remote beaches on Maui's West Side, yet it is easily reachable as the park is just 5 minutes drive past the resort area of Kapalua, which is your cl

• Launiupoko Beach park

  Lahaina, Maui

  A water sports playground meets picnic in paradise, this is Maui's premiere West Side ocean park nestled just a mile south outside of the town of Lahaina. Easily found off route 30, this county park with great facilities is popular with locals and visitors alike. Coconut tree-shaded picnic table-studded ocean-front lawn runs the entire length of the park. Sandy beach fronts the ocean on the left side of park, while a fully enclosed cove protects the littlest swimmers from the swells and

• Hamoa Beach

  Hana, Maui

  Just outside of Maui's eastern-most little town of Hana there is an exquisite beach called Hamoa. This stunning expanse of sand surrounded by verdant hills and black cliffs is so picturesque, it has made several top-ten lists for world's most scenic beaches'. It has a special blend of "salt and pepper" sand consisting of white coral grains and microscopic black lava rock pebbles, contrasting beautifully with the aqua hues of the ocean. Facing east across the turbulent Alenuiha

• Baldwin Beach

  Paia, Maui

  H A Baldwin beach park is the perfect example of mixed-use island-style beach park on Maui's north shore. There is a long white sand beach that stretches nearly 3/4 of a mile and provides a great walking opportunity of a rare hotel-less stretch of sand without crowds. Both ends of the beach harbor protected swim areas with natural break walls. These are our local baby beaches and are well used by locals of all sorts, so best to blend in and enjoy the fun. Keep in mind if people ar

• Ulua and Mokapu Beach Parks

  Wailea, Maui

  One of the best sport to snorkel, dive, or swim on the south side!! Ulua Beack/Mokapu Beach Park complex is comprised of two nice stretches of white sand separated by a bridge of rocks jutting out to sea about 100 yards. Ulua Beach is found on the left side of the rocks and Park. It is a family and dog friendly beach and it is safe for young kids. Ulua Beach is not far from the ritzy shopping center "The Shops at Wailea", where you will find pricy but top quality brand stores, coffee a

• Wai'anapanapa State Park

  Hana, Maui

  Wai'anapanapa State Park, Hana Pronounced as "why-a-napa-napa" which means "glistening waters", this is Maui's one-of-a-kind "black sand" beach and a must-see for any Hana visitor. The jet-black lava rock that permeates the landscape is a reminder of the islands' volcanic origins. The beach itself is made up of small pebbles and grains that are broken-up lava rocks, smoothed and shaped by the ocean over hundreds of years. The bay is beau

• Tavares Beach

  Paia, Maui

  Also known as Ku'au Bay, this 100-yard-long white sand beach is located just outside of Paia, a half-mile from the center of town. It has great views, soft sand, and gentle near-shore surf. A protective outer reef break reduces the amount of wave energy that reaches the beach. It has easy parking access , so you can just drive up and have a picnic while enjoying some beach time. Perfect for escaping the hustle-bustle of mid-day Paia.The beach is less busy than