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Maui beaches

The island of Maui has a coastline of about 120 miles (193 km). Maui beaches come in all forms and colors – there are gorgeous white sand beaches, black sand beaches and even red sand beaches offering great swimming, snorkeling, surfing, scuba diving, windsurfing and kayaking opportunities.

Kaanapali Beach, Napili Bay and Wailea Beach are some of the most popular among visitors, while Hookipa Beach is known as one of the world’s windsurfing meccas. Then there is Jaws (Peahi), one of the most popular big wave surfing spots, located on Maui’s north shore, where waves frequently reach monstrous heights up to 70 feet (21 m) in the winter months.

Maui beach list


AHIHI COVE
Ahihi Cove is one of the best snorkel spots on Maui. The cove is home to an abundance of marine life, which probably has to do with the area being protected within the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve. There is hardly any sand at Ahihi Cove because this is the region where the last lava flowed on Maui in 1790. Read More
 
BIG BEACH (MAKENA BEACH)
As its name implies, Big Beach, located on Maui’s south shore, really has plenty of sand for everyone. At almost two-thirds of a mile (1 km) long and more than 100 yards (90 m) wide, it’s one of the most popular beaches on the island. Its official name is Makena Beach, but the name Big Beach describes this beach better. Read More
 
BLACK ROCK BEACH
Black Rock Beach is located on Maui’s west shore and divides Kaanapali Beach in half. It’s named after the large black rock that sits in the nearshore waters on the beach. The area around the black rock is a popular snorkel spot. Many corals grow on and around it and there are many colorful tropical fish. Sometimes you can even spot turtles here. Read More
 
CHANG'S BEACH
Chang’s Beach is a popular bodyboarding beach, especially among locals who come here during times of high surf. When the ocean is calm, snorkeling is good here as well. The small cove has a marvelous offshore reef and you’ll be amazed how many fish you can observe here. Read More
 
CHARLEY YOUNG BEACH
charlie young beachLocated on Maui’s southeastern shore in the center of Kihei, Charley Young Beach is a great spot for family picnics. The three-acre park is big enough for all kinds of ball games. It’s also sheltered from the wind so you can have a picnic without having everything blown away. Read More
 
COVE PARK
cove parkThis romantic cove, located on Maui’s west coast, has a rocky and sandy beach and is a beautiful spot to just hang out, read a book and enjoy the surroundings. Snorkeling is best in the early mornings because that’s when the ocean is the clearest. Cove Park is also a popular surfing beach and surf lessons are given here. Read More
 
D.T. FLEMING BEACH PARK
This is a popular beach park, located in Honokahua Bay on Maui’s northwestern coast. D.T. Fleming Beach Park offers plenty of space among lush surroundings. It is situated on low land dunes and has a long and wide white sand beach. Swimming, snorkeling, bodyboarding and surfing are all possible here. Read More
 
H.A. BALDWIN BEACH PARK
H.A. Baldwin Beach is a picturesque community beach park with plenty of space. In fact, it is one of the most popular beach parks on the windward side of Maui. The beach and the picnic areas are always crowded. H.A. Baldwin Beach Park's main attraction is the surf that breaks along the entire length of the park's long, sandy beach. Read More
 
HAMOA BEACH
hamoa beachHamoa Beach, located south of the quaint little town of Hana, has already made an impression on popular author James Michener, who called it the most beautiful in the Pacific. And quite true. Thirty-foot-high sea cliffs surround the 1,000-foot-long and 100-foot wide white sand beach. Read More

HANA BAY
This impressive black sand beach was created thanks to years of lava erosion and is now a safe and fun swimming haven. The bay is protected by a coral reef and harbored from the harsh swells by its circular shape. It’s the safest swimming beach on East Maui. Read More

HONOLUA BAY
The beach at Honolua Bay is quite small and primarily made up of boulders with a few scattered patches of sand, so surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving are the main activities here. The bay is a favorite spot among experienced surfers. During the winter months, the waves here are powerful. Read More

HONOMANU BAY AND DARK SAND BEACH
honomanu bayHonomanu is a picturesque bay with black sand and rocks that contrast sharply with the blue ocean and the lush vegetation. The bay is mainly frequented by experienced surfers and fishermen because the beach itself is rocky and the surf offshore dangerous, breaking over numerous submerged boulders. Read More

HOOKIPA BEACH PARK
Hookipa Beach Park is one of the beach beaches in the world for windsurfing. Two world-class competitions take place here each year. At this popular cliff-lined beach, surfers come from all corners of the earth to ride the unique break. Spectators can watch surfers and windsurfers from an elevated overlook point. Read More

KAANAPALI BEACH
Kaanapali BeachKaanapali Beach is one of Maui’s most popular beaches. It is three miles long and divided into two sections by Black Rock, where the snorkeling conditions are terrific. Once an ancient playground for Hawaii’s kings, this beautiful white sand beach and the soothing surf that accompanies it offer unparalleled views. Read More

KAHANA BEACH
Protected by an offshore reef, Kahana is a small beach popular with sunbathers working on a golden tan. The bay is fronted by the Kahana Beach Resort. The swimming and snorkeling conditions are good, but watch out for some small rocks in the shorebreak. Read More

KALAMA BEACH PARK
kalama beach parkKalama Beach Park on Maui’s south shore doesn’t have a large beach, but the 36-acre beach park has everything else to keep the whole family active and entertained. There's a basketball and tennis court, an inline skating rink, a 20,000-foot skateboard park, a baseball and soccer field and a playground for children. Read More

KAMAOLE BEACH PARK
kamaole beachKamaole Beach is divided into three sections, Kamaole I, II and III. Kamaole I Beach has the largest beach of the three. Kamaole II, located a little further south, has a smaller white sand beach while Kamaole III has a nice big grassy area, ideal for picnics. All three beaches offer good swimming conditions. Read More

KAPALUA BAY
kapalua bayKapalua Bay on Maui’s northwestern shore is one of the most picturesque white-sand beaches on the island. Swimming is good here because a coral reef protects the beach from strong currents, making it an ideal beach for novice swimmers and children. Read More

KEAWAKAPU BEACH
Keawakapu BeachKeawakapu Beach, located near Wailea on Maui’s south coast, is a beautiful white sand beach. Some of the island’s most expensive homes are located on this stretch of sand. Divers frequent this beach for a reason that may sound strange at first. There is an underwater junkyard consisting of about 150 cars, forming a man-made offshore reef. Read More

KOKI BEACH
koki beachLocated south of Hana on Maui’s east coast, Koki Beach is known for its unique red sand and rocky shoreline. There is a large red cinder hill, named Ka Iwi o Pele. Although the beach is not good for casual swimming, Koki encourages and challenges good surfers to test out its waves. The shorebreak that’s often times present also provides good conditions for bodyboarders. Read More

LA PEROUSE BAY
La Perouse Bay features several small coves that lie between rocky points. Some of the coves have small, white sand beaches, but most of them have coral-rubble beaches. Bring your camera. The stark, barren lava rocks, the bright blue ocean, the coral beaches and the waves crashing against the cliffs provide the perfect scenery for some great shots. Read More

LITTLE BEACH
Little Beach is the only clothing optional beach on Maui. It’s located right next to Big Beach in Makena. So if you ever thought about trying nude sunbathing, this is the place to go. It is also known as Puu Olai Beach, named after the lava outcropping over which you’ll have to hike to get to the beach. Read More

MAKENA LANDING BEACH PARK
Makena Landing Beach Park is located in Makena, a small town of which many people say it is Maui untamed. There are some really nice beaches in this area. The shoreline at Makena Landing is mostly rocky with little sand. South of the landing are two small pockets of white sand, which are popular picnicking spots. Read More

MALUAKA BEACH
Maluaka Beach is located right in front of the Westin Maui Prince Resort on the islands south shore. It’s a small but wide crescent-shaped white-sand beach that offers good swimming condition. The nearshore ocean bottom is sandy and slopes gently to the deeper and rockier offshore waters. Read More

NAMALU BAY
namalu bayNamalu Bay is located just north of Kapalua Bay on Maui’s northwestern shore. There is no sandy beach, only a rocky shoreline which is popular among young cliff jumpers who jump from the cliffs into the crystal clear waters below. There’s a ladder from where one can climb up again. Read More

NAPILI BAY BEACH
napili bay beachNapili Bay Beach, located on the northwestern coast of Maui, is known for its fine white sand. It lies between two rocky points and is an excellent beach for swimming and other water activities. There are many hotels and vacation rentals on Napili Bay, so it’s a rather busy beach with lots of sunbathers. Read More

NIHIKU COVE
Truly off the beaten path! Nihiku Cove is a remote and secluded bay off of Hana Highway. It is surrounded by green vegetation. It’s not much of a swimming beach, but a great place to get away from the crowds and just enjoy a calm moment in paradise. Read More

ONELOA BEACH
A small, secluded spot which is never crowded, Oneloa (also known as Ironwood Beach) is popular among locals who come to this white-sand beach for sunbathing and bodyboarding. Located near the Kapalua Resort on the northwest side Maui, this quiet stretch of shoreline is surrounded by private villas and condos. Read More

PAAKO BEACH (SECRET COVE)
Paako Beach is located on Maui’s southern coast, just south of Makena “Big Beach.” Even though this beach is also known as Secret Cove, it’s actually not so secret. It’s a popular spot for weddings. The beach probably got this name because it’s hidden between homes in Makena. Read More

POLO BEACH
Polo Beach on Maui is the first of five beaches in the Wailea area, a large resort complex that encompasses two miles of shoreline. The white-sand beach is long and wide and is backed by low sand dunes.When the water is calm, the snorkeling conditions are good around this area. Read More

POOLENALENA BEACH
Poolenalena Beach, located in South Maui just north of Makena, is a half-mile long sandy beach with great swimming conditions. The ocean bottom is mostly sandy and has a gentle slope. There are some large rocks exposed at a few places along the shoreline. Sand dunes and kiawe trees are located inland. Read More

RED SAND BEACH (KAIHALULU BEACH)
Kaihalulu Beach, or better known as Red Sand Beach, located just south of Maui’s Hana Bay, has uniquely-colored red-black sand, a product of the cinder cone hill that surrounds the cove. The blue ocean, the red sand, the green trees and the black lava sea wall make for a very unique sight. Bring your camera! Read More

SLAUGHTERHOUSE BEACH (MOKULEIA BEACH)
This beach has a name that truly doesn’t sound appealing, but don’t judge it by this name, which it got from a slaughterhouse that used to be near the beach. Slaughterhouse Beach is a beautiful, secluded beach featuring a large pocket of white sand backed by sea cliffs. Read More

SUGAR BEACH
Said to be the longest beach on Maui, Sugar Beach - also known as Kealia Beach - is considered one of Maui’s most magnificent stretches of oceanfront. At 5 miles (8 km) long, it’s perfect for a long beach stroll. Read More

ULUA BEACH
ulua beachUlua Beach is the third of five beaches in the Wailea resort complex development on Maui’s south shore. It’s the most popular of the five Wailea beaches.During calm days, the snorkeling here is excellent. The water is very clear and there are many colorful corals and fish. Read More

WAIANAPANAPA BLACK SAND BEACH
Waianapanapa State ParkWaianapanapa State Park lives up to its Hawaiian name meaning “glistening water.” Right off Hana Highway, Waianapanapa is situated in the midst of the vast and beautiful 120-acre Waianapanapa State Park. This beautiful black sand beach is a Maui must-see and the perfect spot for an unparalleled photo opportunity. Read More

WAILEA BEACH
wailea beachWailea Beach on Maui’s south shore is a long and wide white-sand beach. Wailea is a good beach for swimming. The nearshore ocean bottom drops off gently to the deeper waters offshore. The small shorebreak attracts beginning bodyboarders. Read More

WAIPUILANI PARK
Waipuilani Park is a nice, large beachfront park with lawns and shady areas, ideal for a picnic. The swimming conditions are only fair on this beach because it has some rocks. But it’s a good area to windsurf. Often times local community activities take place at Waipuilani Park, such as the Croquet Club. Read More

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