Maui's jewel - a calm protected bay rich with marine life.
Serene beach perfect for morning walks and ideal for swimming.
Beautiful crescent-shaped beach surrounded by lush greenery.
Maui has Hawaii's friendliest beaches - offering an abundance of sun and good ocean conditions for swimming year-round. Below we present Maui's best beaches. In addition to ranking the beaches we use the ⭐ symbol to denote beaches that offer something unique - beaches that you would detour to see, or even drive from the other side of the island to visit when beach conditions are ideal.
Kapalua
A calm, protected bay with gentle waves and rich marine life.
Wailea
One of Maui's finest, this is a long serene beach perfect for morning walks and ideal for swimming .
A polished, luxurious beach with calm waters, fronting high-end resorts and often ideal for stand-up paddling.
Hana
Near Hana, a beautiful crescent-shaped beach with a unique remote charm, surrounded by lush greenery.
Kaanapali
Maui’s most famous resort beach, offering a long sandy stretch with snorkeling, shopping, and sunset cruises.
A quieter alternative to Kaanapali Beach, with a great reef right offshore for snorkeling.
Napili
A family-friendly crescent beach known for its calm conditions, ideal for swimming and paddleboarding.
Kihei
Popular for picnics and boogie boarding, this is Kihei's favorite beach.
East Maui
World renowned for its exceptional windsurfing and surfing conditions, but also home to Maui's biggest turtle colony.
Makena
A hidden gem in Makena, great for swimming, morning walks, and occassional turtle sightings.
One of Maui’s largest and most dramatic beaches, famous for its expansive golden sand and powerful shorebreak.
Framed by cliffs, fun waves in shoulder months and excellent for snorkeling in calm summer months.
These twin beaches in Wailea offer snorkeling and swimming, with easy access and coral reefs close to shore.
One of the lesser known beaches in the area with good snorkeling at the rocky end sections of the beach.
Hawaii's most famous clothing-optional beach is a short hike from Big Beach.
A small, picturesque beach in front of the Fairmont, with slightly more active surf than neighboring beaches.
A beautiful West Maui beach backed by ironwood trees, ideal for bodyboarding and picnicking.
A great all-around beach in Kihei with soft sand, gentle waves, and excellent sunset views.
Another beatuiful and somewhat hidden beach with good swimming.
Known for its calm waters and relaxed family-friendly atmosphere, perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
Located at the end of Kaanapali Beach, it’s a legendary spot for cliff diving and snorkeling with sea turtles.
Local favorite ideal for morning walks, this spacious beach has a baby beach area ideal for kids
A dramatic and secluded beach near Hana with striking red sands and a surreal experience.
Quiet Kapalua beach known for its scenic beauty and peaceful vibe
Pepper colored beach beside a cinder cone in Makena State Park
A very picturesque but small beach just south of Big Beach.
A low-key local surf spot near Paia, great for experienced surfers and a more authentic North Shore feel.
A popular launch point for kayaking and snorkeling, especially to explore nearby Turtle Town.
