Really moving to come to downtown Lahaina, or what it used to be... And still see the tree here…read more The last time I came, they were not letting anyone in town unless they were residents. This year, as rebuilding has continued, you can park in an industrial lot a block away from the park and then look into the fenced park at the Banyan tree, which is regrowing. So much was lost in the fire, but the tree is a symbol of #LahainaStrong. It was an honor to be able to come and pay homage to the people of WestMaui who went through a lot and are rebuilding.

Mourned at the L homecoming yesterday.... My cousin showed me a photo just the week before the…read morefires. Now, it's fenced off, and we admire it from afar, grateful that it still stands----

Thanks to a local recommendation, I too can vouch for this sweet little beach especially those…read moretraveling with children or novice ocean & snorkelers. Very calm waters with plenty of reefs near and while we didn't see thousands of variety of fish we saw enough to leave happy and with good stories... My son saw a turtle! and we saw lots of Dori's family members and tons of Reef Tigerfish which also known as the Hawaiian State fish! There is a golden time to do snorkeling or swimming without the bigger waves rolling in. We got there around 11 and stayed until 1pm or so because the waters began to feel more forceful. Also a telling sign was the surfers started showing up another telling sign the tides were shifting. Have a great time, and be ready to see a lot of beach chickens too! Oh lastly, it's a very short walk if you want to grab something to eat at a cool indoor mall with a few food truck style options and if you need to shop for things (Safeway, Longs drugs, ABC, novelties).

Pros: This beach is great for kids being able to play at the beach without having to worry about…read morewaves knocking them down. There is coral with fish which is great for little toddlers to see if you bring some goggles. And parking is easy and free. Downsides: There is so much glass on the beach. If you are going with little kids bring water shoes. I was taking small and big pieces of fresh broken glass -- not sea glass-- out of the sand and water. There are homeless people. We went early in the morning and a person was swimming close to us and he pooped in the water. A huge human turd floated by us and it was disgusting. It's sad because the water was clear and the coral made it such a fun place for the kids but that incident made it so gross, I had to shower immediately. But because the area was so shallow we stayed anyways.... The shaded area smells like pee. So not sure how clean it is.

I was just out and about in Maui, Hawaii and we were walking across this park and I saw this. It…read more was the remainder of an old fort. What was left of it? I guess they couldn't leave more of it because of the danger of the rocks falling, but it's something to see. I guess this was a fort used to defend the island. At some point I took a snapshot of what it was saying and the history. Nice to take some selfies by the fort.9

You can find the Old Fort in Historic Lahaina, Maui on the corner across from the Lahaina…read moreCourthouse. It's an interesting recreation of one corner of the old fort that once stood on the property and a good example of cut coral building construction - something you see from the early days of Hawaii's settlement from the west. Divers would go out into the reefs and chisel out huge blocks that would be shaped into the building blocks - several historic buildings on Maui and Oahu use similar materials, like colonial churches. I'd say overall this location is of only modest interest, there isn't much innovation to be seen through the example. It is on a beautiful stretch of property however and perfect for a photo op. Plenty of free street parking nearby but really, just stay in Lahaina and walk to it - it's on the Historic Lahaina walking tour, which I also recommend.

Turtle Crescent…read more After picking up some poke from Foodland, we decided to find the nearest beach/park to picnic at, and Wahikuli Wayside Park was the closest one and fit the bill perfectly. Weighing in at 3.8-acres, Wahikuli is more of a park/beach hybrid that seems to fit the bill for a few spots here on Maui; as the south end is mostly picnic tables while the north end is a more traditional beach. The Good: *After getting skunked on turtle viewing at just about every beach we went to, we just happened to go for a walk after our meal, and there they were--turtles!! I'm not sure if this is a common occurrence here at Wahikuli, but there were at least half-dozen green sea turtles feeding offshore and making their way to the rocks at the shore. *Picnic tables (covered and uncovered) *Grills *Restrooms w/ outdoor showers *Free parking in three separate lots that total over 100 parking spots *Beach that's (allegedly) a good snorkeling spot *Doesn't seem like a very popular spot as it was pretty much deadsville at lunchtime during spring break week. The Bad: *Uhhh...I got nothing. TLDR: Great park that has pretty much anything and everything one could want from a park: views, bathrooms, beach, turtles, and free!

So many sights to see that are worth fitting into your stay. Pack your lunch needs and go…read moreexploring. I like to bring shoes that cover my toes as not to trip on rocks and other loose objects.

Awesome spot to snorkel!! FREE parking lot - get there EARLY as there's limited spots. Easy access…read moreto the public restrooms and covered patio with tables and benches right before you hit the beach. Get a spot under the trees to get shade and remember to put on a good layer of REEF SAFE sunscreen on your BACK so you don't burn like I did (while snorkeling). Make sure you also pack snacks and drinks! Around 9a-1130a the water was CALM, clear, and we saw the most variety of fish here, a couple sea turtles (not that far out) blue stingrays with white spots, and squids! We left around noon because the winds picked up and made the water more choppy and less visible. Waves get stronger later in the day and can knock you on your butt lol. All in all - Highly recommend this spot and getting your snorkel gear from the Snorkel Store nearby- having fins makes a huge difference.

This was a parking that we went through each day that we walked down to Whaler's Village…read more It was clean and always had some people doing classes like yoga or other workout stuff. There was parking to. I believe a picnic area. Nice park but not very big.

About 30 parking spots, so might be full…read more Windy and beautiful. Maybe from the canopy from trees. Restrooms available. Kiddie pool , rocks act as a barrier. North side is for surfers. South side , sand area and swimming . Benches around , good for groups.

This is a great multi-purpose beach for families and beginner surfers. Has picnic tables, grills,…read morebathroom, shallow water area protected by rock wall and beach. Very popular with local families for birthday parties on weekends and holidays.

From a 18 year old....The banks are hella steep, only 1 stair set (7). The bowl is good. Bring…read morewax, everything is super sticky. Gets super hot, bring lots of water.

Fun skatepark. All concrete features. Lots of areas to carve. My son had a blast. As the parent…read morewatching, I appreciated that it was clean, fairly empty at 4pm (two others there), and there were benches and shade. Bring water!

Small area. Came here for a little bit because it was near the rental…read more COVID parking was good. People do not parallel park close to each other but seemed like there's always a place to park (during COVID) Sure it was a nightmare before COVID. The beach is pretty small but did the job for a temporary beach fix :) Small because people coming later will get more packed.

This is one of those places that you're hesitant to even review, because it still seems rather…read moreunknown and perhaps just a local (if that still exists) hangout. Or give it 1 star, so no one wants to check it. At the risk of blowing up the spot, this beach/park is a hidden gem. Well, it's not really all that hidden, as the main visitor parking lot for downtown Lehaina, is only a block away. Thankfully, this park is in the opposite direction, so most people (*gasp- tourists) don't venture down that way. Their loss. There is a lack of public beaches in Lehaina, so this park fills that void. The park has a large "tiki" kind of pavilion, perhaps for events. Once you walk past the pavilion, you'll arrive at the beach. It is narrow, so I imagine it could get crammed, if busy. There's a beautiful Banyan Tree growing on the beach, which could provide great shade of desired. The water is fairly shallow, but it's popular for SUP, as it's easy to get out passed the break. There is an incredible view of Lanai island in the distance, making for a great place to watch sunsets. There are a few restaurants that have patios overlooking the beach. We actually witnessed a luau of sorts, while tossing the frisbee. No facilities though.

One of the highlights of my trip to Maui was coming to Black Rock Beach in Lahaina. Originally we…read morewere 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!

Favorite beach in Maui. You can guarantee you will see 3+ turtles by the rocks on the right side…read moreevery 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.