Kaanapali Beach Photos
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Kaanapali Beach, Maui
Kaanapali Beach is one of Maui’s most popular beaches. It fronts most of the Kaanapali resorts. The beach is three miles long and divided into two sections by Puu Kekaa, or Black Rock, which is located almost in the middle. The area around Black Rock offers fantastic snorkeling conditions when the ocean is calm.
The only offshore reef on this beach is located at Hanakaoo Point, in front of the Hyatt Regency Maui. The snorkeling conditions here are excellent as well. The nearshore ocean bottom at Kaanapali Beach drops quickly to overhead depths, so novice swimmer should be cautious. Surfers and bodyboarders frequent this beach during times of high surf. This is when rip currents and a dangerous shorebreak may occur. The nearshore waters near Honokowai are rocky and a reef begins.
Once an ancient playground for Hawaii’s kings, this beautiful white sand beach and the soothing surf that accompanies it offer unparalleled views. Maui’s West Maui Mountains look down upon Kaanapali with a guardian spirit. The high class 1,200 acre Kaanapali Resort rests behind Kaanapali Beach, beckoning visitors to take extraordinary strolls and catch memorable sunrises and sunsets.
Black Rock, or Puu Kekaa, was considered by Hawaiians of old to be a significant spot where the souls of the recently departed leapt to the next realm. Start at Black Rock and follow the winding path that runs the length of the beach, or put on your snorkel gear for a breathtaking underwater view. Take in the awesome site of cliff divers plunging gracefully over Puu Kekaa each evening. From hula shows to luau feasts, Kaanapali Beach remains a modern link to Maui’s cultural past.
Kaanapali Beach Overview
- One of Maui's most popular beaches, located right in front of the Kaanapali resorts
- Good beach for swimming, snorkeling and long beach strolls
- Excellent snorkeling conditions around Black Rock
Location: 2525 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761
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