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Maui Beaches

Most of Maui’s beaches are located on its western coast and protected from big waves by neighboring islands, thereby offering good swimming during much of the year. Since the western (leeward) sides of Hawaii islands are the sunniest, Maui is a very popular destination for beach and sun lovers. Maui’s most popular beaches include Kaanapali beach, the Kamaole beach parks, Wailea beach, Kapalua beach and Napili bay. Kaanapali beach has a similar vibe to Waikiki but less crowded, and offers many tourist activities including snorkeling. Maui has many good snorkeling locations including Black Rock, Mokapu beach, Honolua Bay, Laperouse Bay, Kapalua beach and several others. Hawaii’s only truly nude beach, Little Beach, is located adjacent to Big Beach, hidden behind a little hill.

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Central Maui


	Baldwin Beach Park Beautiful sand but murky water (from nearby runoff). Quiet during weekdays but very busy on weekends. Upcountry Maui Rentals Baldwin Beach Park pictures and information back to top

South Maui


	Big Beach The widest beach on the island and rarely crowded. A vicious shore break usually makes for poor swimming conditions for most people. Wailea & Makena Rentals Big Beach pictures and information back to top


	Kamaole Beach Park 1 This is Kihei's best beach with good swimming and reasonable snorkeling at the rocky ends of the beach. Backing the beach is a very busy road, but the beach is somewhat protected by small dunes. T... Kihei Vacation Rentals Kamaole Beach Park 1 pictures and information back to top


	Kamaole Beach Park 2 Slightly smaller than Kamaole Beach Park 1, also with good swimming and reasonable snorkeling at the rocky ends of the beach. As popular as it's two sister beaches. Kihei Vacation Rentals Kamaole Beach Park 2 pictures and information back to top


	Kamaole Beach Park 3 The smallest of the 3 Kamaole beach parks with a large grassy area behind the beach for kite flying. Especially busy on weekends. Kihei Vacation Rentals Kamaole Beach Park 3 pictures and information back to top


	Keawakapu Beach One of maui's nicest beaches with soft sand and good swimming but no snorkeling. Suprisingly uncrowded given its easy access for both Wailea and Kihei vacationers. Very expensive vacation homes li... Kihei & Wailea Rentals Keawakapu Beach pictures and information back to top


	Little Beach This is Hawaii's only real nude beach in that the beach is both popular and nearly everyone will be ... [continued] Maui Vacation Rentals Little Beach pictures and information back to top


	Makena Landing Beach Park Makena Landing Beach Park is a popular beginner dive site and also a good beginner snorkel site beca ... [continued] Maui Vacation Rentals Makena Landing Beach Park pictures and information back to top


	Makena Park Black Sand Beach This beach is part of Makena State Park - it's located just north of Big Beach. The sand is actually ... [continued] Maui Vacation Rentals Makena Park Black Sand Beach pictures and information back to top


	Maluaka Beach Good swimming, and snorkeling on the left side of the beach. Wailea & Makena Rentals Maluaka Beach pictures and information back to top


	Palauea Beach One of the less crowded beaches in the area with good swimming. Wailea & Makena Rentals Palauea Beach pictures and information back to top


	Polo Beach Good swimming, and the boogie boarding here tends to be better than surrounding beaches. Wailea Vacation Rentals Polo Beach pictures and information back to top


	Poolenalena Beach One of the lesser known beaches in the area with good snorkeling at the rocky end sections of the beach. Wailea & Makena Rentals Poolenalena Beach pictures and information back to top


	Secret Cove Secret Cove is a very picturesque but small beach just south of Big Beach. This is a popular locatio ... [continued] Maui Vacation Rentals Secret Cove pictures and information back to top


	Ulua and Mokapu Beach Two popular adjoining beaches, Mokapu (the left or southern section) offers better swimming. Good snorkeling around the rocky center. Wailea Vacation Rentals Ulua and Mokapu Beach pictures and information back to top


	Wailea Beach A picturesque beach with soft sand and good swimming. The beach is backed by two very impressive hotels (including Hawaii's best - the Four Seasons) and can get crowded (as seen in photo). Wailea Vacation Rentals Wailea Beach pictures and information back to top

Upcountry


	Hamoa Beach A fun beach with fine sand Hana Vacation Rentals Hamoa Beach pictures and information back to top


	Red Sand Beach Red Sand beach is one of the most unusual and interesting beaches in Hawaii. The beach has been carv ... [continued] Maui Vacation Rentals Red Sand Beach pictures and information back to top


	Tavares Beach This is a pretty beach with good swimming that's popular with families. The 150 yard long Tavares be ... [continued] Maui Vacation Rentals Tavares Beach pictures and information back to top

West Maui


	Black Rock Good snorkeling at the northern tip of Kaanapali beach, but expect to crash into other snorklers especially if a turtle makes an appearance. West Maui Rentals Black Rock pictures and information back to top


	DT Fleming Beach Park Good swimming with occasional boogie boarding surf. Reasonably quiet during weekdays but very popular on weekends. Kapalua & Napili Rentals DT Fleming Beach Park pictures and information back to top


	Kaanapali Beach Maui's flagship beach. Although fronted by many hotels, the mile long beach is always busy but rarely overly crowded. Good swimming, and occasionaly beginner surfing and boogie boarding. Snorkelin... Kaanapali Rentals Kaanapali Beach pictures and information back to top


	Kahekili Beach Park The extension of Kaanapali beach past black rock. A beautiful beach with excellent swimming but poor snorkeling. Reasonably quiet throughout the week, especially compared to Kaanapali Beach. N. Kaanapali Rentals Kahekili Beach Park pictures and information back to top


	Kapalua Beach Beautiful beach with excellent swimming and good snorkeling. Kapalua & Napili Rentals Kapalua Beach pictures and information back to top


	Mokuleia Bay Good snorkeling wihen the ocean is calm during the summer months Kapalua & Napili Rentals Mokuleia Bay pictures and information back to top


	Napili Beach A charming beach with excellent swimming. Very popular - expect crowds throughout the week. Napili & Kahana Rentals Napili Beach pictures and information back to top


	Oneloa Beach A quiet beach with lovely sand. A rocky ocean bottom make for poor swimming and snorkeling, save the far left portion. Kapalua & Napili Rentals Oneloa Beach pictures and information back to top

Maui Beaches

Baldwin Beach Park

Big Beach

Kamaole Beach Park 1

Kamaole Beach Park 2

Kamaole Beach Park 3

Keawakapu Beach

Little Beach

Makena Landing Beach Park

Makena Park Black Sand Beach

Maluaka Beach

Palauea Beach

Polo Beach

Poolenalena Beach

Secret Cove

Ulua and Mokapu Beach

Wailea Beach

Hamoa Beach

Red Sand Beach

Tavares Beach

Black Rock

DT Fleming Beach Park

Kaanapali Beach

Kahekili Beach Park

Kapalua Beach

Mokuleia Bay

Napili Beach

Oneloa Beach