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Best Beaches

Maui's coastline features a diverse array of shorelines, from the expansive golden sands of Ka'anapali and Wailea to the volcanic black sands of Honokalani. Many locations, such as Maluaka and Kahekili, provide immediate access to coral reefs for snorkeling, while Ho'okipa is a global hub for professional windsurfing. This selection includes family-friendly parks with full amenities like Kamaole I, alongside secluded spots like Kumimi Beach on Molokai, known for its extensive fringing reef and calm snorkeling conditions.

Best Beaches — Karte

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Ka'anapali Beach

Fantastic beach which is very frequented due to the vicinity of the hotel resort. It was nicknamed as America’s Best Beach!

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Big Beach

Mākena State Park is a 165-acre beachside park in Makena on the island of Maui, Hawaii.

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Blacksand Beach

Black-sand beach situated in a secluded part of the forest. If you're adventurous, explore the numerous caverns in the vicinity.

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Kapalua Beach

Lined with luxurious resorts, this beach is certainly a perfect place to enjoy the sea. Amenities and restaurants at hand.

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Makena Landing

This sandy beach is great for families with children, fishermen and kayakers. Water is calm and shallow.

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Keawakapu Beach North

If you love powdery sands and azure seas, then this majestic beach is the right choice for you. Beach-combing is so much fun here.

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Hamoa beach

A crescent-shaped salt-and-pepper sand beach located near Hana. Surrounded by lush cliffs, it is known for its consistent surf breaks and clear water.

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Napili Beach

Nāpili is a district of Lahaina, Maui on the Hawai'ian island of Maui.

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Wailea Beach

A wide, golden sand beach fronting luxury resorts. The ocean floor slopes gently, and the site offers views of the islands of Lanai, Molokini, and Kahoolawe.

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Little Beach

A beach is a geological formation consisting of loose rock particles along the shoreline of a body of water.

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Hookipa Park Beach

A premier destination for professional windsurfing and surfing. The shore is a frequent resting spot for Hawaiian green sea turtles, particularly in the late afternoon.

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Kahekili Beach

Also known as Airport Beach, this site features a coral reef that begins just steps from the shore, providing immediate access for snorkeling and diving.

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Maluaka Beach

Often referred to as "Turtle Town," this beach is sheltered from trade winds by Haleakala. Its calm waters and rocky outcroppings host a large population of green sea turtles.

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Kamaole I Beach

Three Kamaole beach parks lie next to each other and offer nice facilities - picnic tables, restrooms and showers. Swimming is a bliss here!

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Ho'okipa Beach Park

Renowned for world-class windsurfing competitions, this park features a lookout point for watching high-wave surfing and a designated area where sea turtles bask on the sand.

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Kumimi Beach (20 Mile Beach)

Located on the east side of Molokai, this beach is protected by a fringing reef, offering shallow waters suitable for snorkeling and observing diverse marine life.