One of the highlights of my trip to Maui was coming to Black Rock Beach in Lahaina. Originally we were supposed to stay in Lahaina, but because of the rebuilding of the area, we stayed a little further south. I wish I did stay in the area because the whole area is a vibe. It's a little more touristy with resorts and shopping areas, but once you get on the beach you forget all that. Some of our group was already here and gave us specific instructions on where to park. We parked in a paid parking garage and had to walk between hotels to find the entrance to the beach. This particular stretch is in front of the Sheraton Maui Resort. This beach was awesome! Don't get confused like I did and think this was a black sand beach. Black Rock refers to the giant black lava rock going from the beach into the ocean. It's a very popular cliff diving area. In my opinion, you got to have some athletic ability to do the cliff diving. There's two ways to get to the peak of the rock to jump. There's a path from the shore, but you have to do a little climbing with a very sketch path to the top. The other option is to swim in the ocean towards the end of the rock where you have a little ladder to get you up, but you still have to get to the top of the rock. My friends and I decided to do the swim out which in itself was a challenge. One I got close, I decided to be the photographer in the water for when my friends jumped. We hung out in the water for awhile before swimming back to shore. The beach is perfect for lounging around, with soft white sand and crystal clear water. I brought my snorkel and goggles to really appreciate what's under the sea. We stayed out here way longer than we planned because time flies when you are having fun. On my next trip to Maui, I would totally consider staying right on this beach. I will most definitely be back! read more

Favorite beach in Maui. You can guarantee you will see 3+ turtles by the rocks on the right side every time. And occasionally, a Hawaiian monk seal that comes up to bask in the sun during the day. Tourists here are the worst though! I have seen them crowding the turtles (10 ft distance is the law), standing on the swimming turtles to treat them like surf boards, and even approaching the monk seals or blocking their path back to the water (50+ ft is the law). Enjoy this beach responsibly and respect the beautiful wild life that frequent this beach. read more

We stayed on Northwest Maui, and it has beautiful beaches and shoreline - but all seemed relatively small. I went to Black Rock because it was highly reviewed for snorkeling, and it blew us away. We wish we'd tried it before our last day. The sand beach was very large, and had well protected sand (from surf), great casual snorkeling area with turtles, crabs, lots of colorful fish, and the "black rock" from which you can do cliff diving! They had a hotel bar for food and drinks nearby. Better parking might be available, but I pad I think it was about $10-$13/hr in the hotel garage. Beautiful sunset - though it set on the island across the water rather than the ocean. read more

Great place to snorkel and cliff dive. We saw a ton of fish and 2 turtles while snorkeling. There is also a lot of white sand beach to set up in. Not a lot of shade but it's a very pretty and clean beach. read more

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Kids 9 and 12 absolutely loved this beach. The cliff jumping is really fun and cool. The beach is really big and crowded. The waves were big and the kids could boogie board. The only downside is the parking. It is so hard to find anywhere to park and you will walk far! read more

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The best beach we went to in Maui. The sand is soft and the beach is very clean. There's a good amount of space on the beach itself so you'll have choices on where you want to lay, but beware it is popular so it will get busier later in the day. Great choice for snorkeling, the water is clear and there's a good amount of coral and fish to go around. We saw a small group of sea turtles resting when we went a bit further out into the water so that was a huge plus. All around a great beach and we recommend it to those visiting and staying in West Maui. read more

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We came here for the good time! It was windy day but this place was shielded very well be sure of the black rock We got to see many schools of fish over there! :) Water was very clean and beautiful! Love snorkeling here for sure! We'll be back again! Cheers read more

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Great spot to do some snorkeling and numerous types of fish were spotted along with a monk seal sunning herself on the beach and turtles frolicking in the surf. read more

Black Rock Beach - Entertaining cliff divers - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

It's an okay spitting snorkel. Especially good if you don't want to pay a good sum of money for an excursion. The better snorkeling is around the corner from the divers. There's some nice volcanic outcroppings with a decent number and variety of fish. read more

Black Rock Beach - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Black rock beach is a pretty cool place but when I climbed up black rock, I saw a bunch of huge crabs that jumped at me and snapped at me. Me being from Tennessee i've never seen crabs before a unique experience read more

This is very close to the Sheraton and basically where our Trilogy catamaran took off to head towards Lanai. Nice sandy beach. Saw no turtles. read more

This is among my favorites. It's close to my airbnb. Park at the Sheraton parking garage. We spent a good 3-4 hours here and spent $20something. I like this spot because you can swim in the sandy area and snorkel near the rocks to the right. Lots of fishes and sea turtles. There is little to no shade, so bring umbrellas. The sand is very hot. If it's not tolerable, wear shoes/sandals. The waves are strong but not choppy. read more

Black Rock Beach - Very sandy beach - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This is one of the popular beaches that popped up in our search. In the background of the photos you see a cluster of black rocks that feed into the ocean. The beach is beautiful and was not well populated. The sand had a smooth texture. We only stopped by for photos and didn't stay long. Parking was very limited so we had to pay to park in the resort nearby. This would have been a very nice beach to stay at if parking wasn't an issue. Fees were $2 for every 20 minutes. We stayed for about 30 minutes and paid $4. read more

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Lovely beach in Lahaina! I came here 2 years ago right before Thanksgiving and it was beautiful to say the least! Super long overdue review, yes, I know! It was my first time in Maui, even though I grew up on O'ahu, lol. I always heard about how nice and relaxing it is on neighbor islands, and now I know it's true!! I don't hit up the beaches very much, but my sister's friend came along for the ride, and he knows all the hot spots. Idk how parking works here, but he found aome random spot near a construction site, haha! We came here to chill out and just enJOY the simple island life. We found the perfect spot where we had shade from trees, but also sunlight when we wanted it. Bring all the necessities, including grub, booze, and whatever else. Don't forget the SPF!! This is definitely not like the crowds you'll find in Waikiki. Keep it clean, respect da Aina (the land), and have a wonderful time! ;) read more

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Much like other beaches in Maui-- gentle waves, silky white sand, clear water for days. Added bonus: perfect sunset viewing and cliff diving. Black Rock is at the edge of Kaanapali Beach, closest to the Sheraton Resort. At the time of our visit (March), no turtles were seen-- we saw online that their nesting season doesn't start until April-ish. Rinsing stations and restrooms available closer to shore. For some reason, the days we were here there were a couple drone operators whizzing their drones all over the places-- kind of obnoxious if you're trying to relax to sea sounds. read more

Black Rock Beach - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

okay we came around noon one day with sole purpose of cliff jumping. The beach is beautiful and the sand is so smooth. But the waves!!!!!! maybe it was time of day that we came but the water so rough and choppy. We never ended up jumping so just be aware. They do have an area where you can rental umbrellas , chairs, water gear, etc. You can also park at the Sheraton and get your parking validated if you buy something at the cliff dive grill. read more

Came here for sunset 3 days in a row. Quite tranquil, scenic with the rocks, and next to the Sheraton where you can hear their music and what not. Public shower is close by thankfully. read more

The Black Rock Beach, aka Pu'u Kekaa in Hawaiian, is located at the north end of Ka'anapali Beach, and it lies an outcropping of lava rock. It's a great spot during sunset time, which could get very windy and cold, as on the west side of Maui, just about 10 minutes north of the historic whaling village. read more

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My kids adored this beach because the waves are so fun here. Great for playing in the water

This beach is what you picture when you close your eyes and think of a typical Maui beach. Endless white sand, lots of space to lay out on, beautiful water, and a notable geographic feature. We had a wonderful time relaxing here. It also helped that the Sheraton had a restaurant/bar a few steps away for all refueling needs. read more

Black Rock Beach - Black Rock Beach. - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

In the evening we went to Black Rock Beach, and it was a great idea to watch the sunset there! The water seemed frighteningly enchanting and the area looked like it was taken from a Hawaiian movie with those burning torches near the palm trees and people in traditional Hawaiian clothes. I definitely recommend visiting this place when you travel to the island of Maui! read more

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Black Rock Beach was recommended to us by the concierge at the resort we were staying at, Marriott's Maui Ocean Club (https://www.yelp.com/biz/marriotts-maui-ocean-club-molokai-maui-and-lanai-towers-lahaina-maui), as well as by Megan at Aqualani Beach & Ocean Recreation (https://www.yelp.com/biz/aqualani-beach-and-ocean-recreation-kihei) in front of the resort. My wife and I broke off from the rest of the family and made the roughly one-mile, 20-minute walk, beachside, from our resort to Black Rock Beach. The short walk was worth it and I'm glad we went. Black Rock Beach is named after the large, dark, "black" lava rock outcroppings at the north end of Ka'anapali Beach (https://www.yelp.com/biz/kaanapali-beach-lahaina). As you walk north along the beach, you literally hit a wall of lava rock - Black Rock - and can't go any farther. Black Rock is a popular place to go cliff jumping, snorkeling, and kayaking. It's at the end of a row of resorts, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa being the closest. You will see a lot of resort guests sunbathing and swimming in the area too (ourselves included). This part of Ka'anapali Beach has wide areas to spread out and relax. During our Thursday afternoon visit around 2:30-3:00pm, it was crowded, but not completely slammed. My wife and I preferred snorkeling off the Ka'anapali Beach coast in front of the Marriott instead of next to Black Rock because there were far less people. We did see different types of fish near Black Rock, but the snorkeling experience wasn't any better. Outside the Marriott, it almost felt like we had our own quiet, private stretch of beach. We swam with a green sea turtle there, but didn't run into one here. There might've been too many people and I'm sure all the activity from the cliff jumpers didn't help. I also realize a lot of it is just luck what you might see. Regardless, Black Rock, Black Rock Beach, and the views both above and below water were beautiful and we enjoyed our time here. If you snorkel, I do recommend wearing flippers to make swimming more efficient. If you kayak, you can kayak to a hidden cove around the rock. You can't see the cove from the beach. You can swim to the cove too, but it's only recommended for advanced swimmers. The water gets deep quickly. My wife borrowed my sister's snorkel gear and I rented my own set from Aqualani, linked above. My set cost just under $30 for the day. Aqualani is about a mile away. There's probably a closer option if you want to rent some gear. read more

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Nice and clean. Kinda far but it was nice. Parking is a problem. Make sure to give yourself enough time

Easy surf, close to bars, restaurants, bathrooms. One of my favorite beaches in Maui.

Best beach on this side of Maui and enjoyed jumping of the cliff. Free Parking by the Sheraton on the side of the hotel. You will enjoy it. read more

Black Rock Beach - Hiking Maui - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Snorkel, cliff dive, watch the sunset, make a sandcastle or just enjoy the warm sun and ocean views. Black Rock Beach mimics the name perfectly; it's set against a cliff or black rocks that are great (be careful) for cliff diving or just watching people dive while you stay safely in your beach chair. It also has wonderful snorkeling and a vast array of marine life because the rocks make a nice little place for them to call home. The beach has lots of room so it doesn't feel overly crowded, and it's also close to the Sheraton hotel so if you are lucky enough to stay there or just want to have a nice meal after your beach day then it's a great spot. Parking in the Sheraton guest garage is probably the best location, but it does cost a pretty penny. If you're willing ti make the trek free parking can be found down the beach a ways away. Black Rock Beach is a gorgeous beach for anyone and everyone to enjoy; highly recommended. read more

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12/2/2022: Eating a picnic lunch-the Seared Ahi from Fish Market & BAD ASS COFFEEEE~LOL! This location is in front of the Black Rock Bar. It's a tranquil area enjoying a picnic lunch with family and friends. read more

This is a great place to snorkel, swim and jump off the rocks. Sometimes a lot of people.

Not a very large beach, I'm not sure what I was expecting, but, it was a tiny, crowded beach.

Came here while exploring Lahina with some friends. The beach is nice and, even though its near all resorts, it wasnt tremendously crowded. While I did not jump off the rock, I still enjoyed watching others while viewing the sunset. Very relaxing. read more

Black Rock Beach - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Was too crowded at one side of the beach. The water was crowded , therefore, it was hard to maneuver around while snorkleling. Fish sighting was alright. It's the backyard of the Sheraton Hotel, so it's free. But parking at the Sheraton hotel parking structure is $2 per 20 mins, 5 min walk to beach. Sorry, the crowds were kind of wild. read more

Black Rock Beach - Clear blue water - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Best place for snorkeling when you are in the Ka'anapali area. The water is always calm with lots of interesting tropical fishes. You have great chances to see turtles if you go there early in the morning prior to the crowd. You can also jump from the above rocks if you want a challenge. read more

Black Rock Beach - Black Rock - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Black Rock Beach is the best in Hawaii. We were here for the second time to catch some waves and just have a great time in the water on a hot sticky day. Beach is just minutes from our Hotel. You will experience big waves and a little high tides on Black Beach. I was here 15 years ago for the first time and the beach still looks the same. Great atmosphere. Great place to exercise and go bike riding. Cant wait to come back again. read more

Black Rock Beach - Making love in Hawaii. - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Perfect beach for beginners snorkeling - we saw tons of fish and sea turtles and the water was calm so didn't feel overwhelmed by any waves. Lots of people were also cliff jumping. Beach is clean and people were nice & mindful of space. read more

My favorite beach in Maui! The water is perfect and not cold. It's shallow, clear and the waves aren't strong. You can cliff dive and snorkel by the rocks. Even saw a couple turtles. This beach is public and right on a resort so there's clean restrooms (no porta potties) and showers to rinse off There's also a bar if you want some drinks. The best place to park is going to be at the Sheraton hotel. The parking lot is small. We went on a weekday so it wasn't packed at all. I'm sure it can fill up so go early. read more

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We were told by multiple people we'd see sea turtles when snorkeling. We did see an elephant seal rolling in the waves near the shore. That was amazing. So was the fact that two homeless men established camps near the beach entry point from the parking garage. There's additional entanglement from mostly males jumping off the rocks into the water. read more

There are few places on the beaten touristy path that is both dangerous but also still legal. And Black Rock is one of those places. I've been battleship wreck diving in the Philippines, and even horseback riding in Far west China but jumping off black rock is the one place where there are no professional guides ropes signs or instructions... you climb and take a breathe then jump... read more

Such a beautiful beach -- clear water, nice sand, good snorkeling, couldn't ask for much more! Can't wait to go back one day!

A beautiful and sandy beach with lots and lots of people and children. It's in the backyard by several resorts and hotels so there's always a crowd here. Great place to snorkel and cliff jump! There's usually a line to jump off this cliff which I think people are a little crazy, but it's deep enough where you wouldn't have a problem hitting the floor. Just jump far enough to not hit the rocks on the way down and be careful of us snorkelers. There are usually spotters telling you if it's safe, but if you're doing it alone, just look first. We don't know you're up there. I came here twice and saw turtles both times! They're normally among the rocks eating the algae. My friends saw a sting ray, an octopus and an eel! You can swim around the black rock too and wearing flippers help with the swim back if you're not a strong swimmer. Restrooms are open to the public but you may get some side eyes from the hotel customers using the showers and bathrooms. read more

Gorgeous snorkel spot! Better in the morning before the current picked up and churns the water. Also before the ocean makes you work harder for its beauty. Bring an umbrella because the sun is front here and enjoy the walk in town. read more

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