Napili Bay
Napili Bay-
Crystal clear water -
In front of the Napili Shores hotel -
Lava rocks in the water -
Black lava rocks -
Calm waters -
Area near Napili Bay -
Napili monument -
Napili Bay oceanfront hotels -
One of Maui's finest beaches -
Sunbathing on the beach -
Bay is backed by palms and pine trees -
Relaxing on the beach -
Some history -
Tropical Maui -
Walk along the shoreline -
Napili Bay and neighboring beaches
Napili Bay, Maui
Napili Bay, located on Maui's northwestern shore, is known for its fine golden sand. It lies between two rocky points and is an excellent beach for swimming and other water activities. The ocean bottom is sandy, but drops off quickly to overhead depths, which can cause a powerful shorebreak when the surf is up, which is often the case in winter. This is when the beach attracts bodyboarders and surfers. The summer months are best for swimming and snorkeling. There are many hotels and vacation rentals on Napili Bay, so it's a rather busy beach with lots of sunbathers.
Napili Bay Overview
- Sandy beach but with a steep dropoff
- Undertow and powerful shorebreak when the surf is up
- Good swimming beach when the ocean is calm
- Beach attracts bodyboardrs and surfers in winter
