I was on vacation to Maui and this one was really easy so I decided to check it out. Not really a hike but you do need good shoes as it gets rocky. As you arrive into the parking lot you just go down on the right side of the golf course and walk about 1/4 mile. This was amazing to see as you can also go up to the rocks and touch it. You walk all the way to the end and you will see a great view of the cliff. A few yards to the left you will see the labyrinth. You can do all of this in like 15 minutes. read more

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If you want to see something unique in nature and it's all free then don't pass up this beach view area. Parking is free and it's a short walk over the Dragon, so easy even a child or elderly person can do it. read more

Dragon's Teeth - Dragon view - Local Flavor Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

If you have the time, Dragon's Teeth is a beautiful yet shorter hike to get down to the main point of this beautiful rock formation. The walk is downhill for the first half. once you get down to the rocks, be careful where you are stepping as there is no real official trail and the ground is uneven. My 67 year old mother and I did this hike early one morning. It's super windy down by the teeth so just be aware! 10/10 read more

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Was in area and decided to check out this short "hike". There's a small free parking lot and you walk downhill on a dirt path adjacent to the golf course for maybe about 5-10 minutes at most. I admit the photos show it off a better than what you actually see in person. Most of the rock you walk on is flat, nothing jagged or sharp. The only sharp things are the walls of "teeth" volcanic formations overlooking the adjacent bay/beach. Overall the scene was underwhelming so I wouldn't say this is a "must see." read more

Dragon's Teeth - Local Flavor Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

This may look easy but it is not. If you have anyone in your group who has physical challenges, I would not recommend this site. It starts out on a grassy/dirt flattish path but then it becomes very rocky and slopes down with loose rocks. This path is not wheelchair accessible in anyway. It is a pretty spot once you navigate through all the Rocky to flat foot holds. Unfortunately this beautiful day had me more angry than anything. Near the side cliff, I saw a tent where a homeless girl was living and asking tourist for money to take their picture. Just pay attention to your surroundings. This is not a place to stand close to the edge as you will get doused with white water as the tide moves in out of the cove with explosive force. Also, I cannot say this enough, but Please be considerate of this very ancient Hawaiian site! It is on very sacred Hawaiian land. I have to say this bc I saw some ass go into the closed off fenced area and into the woods to PEE! What a jerk & So very disrespectful. I also saw so much trash and numerous people almost get into it over what few actual parking spaces there are in the lot.There are only about 8 total that are legal spaces. I would recommend weekday as I was there on a Saturday and did not enjoy this beautiful spot bc of all this other stuff going on. Hiking while in Maui should be peaceful & respectful. I will try again despite my day on this first visit. read more

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Great view on that beach Super windy so hold on to your hats. And phones Me and my husband loved it read more

Dragon's Teeth - Dragon teeth - Local Flavor Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

Amazing sight to see with beautiful rock formations and crashing waves. The sunset was amazing. A place to relax and take it all in. read more

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If you forgot to shower, or need your clothes washed have I got the place for you! We were walking along the Kapalua Coastal Trail along the beach boardwalk, when we see in a distance a long peninsula of black lava rock extending into the sea like a dagger into the ocean. This is Dragon's teeth. Periodically huge waves would smash into the sides of the peninsula with water splashing over the sides, running all the way from the tip to the base of the peninsula. Another day we drive up the highway, making a left turn at Office road at mile marker 30. Office road dead ends at a parking lot bordering the Ritz Carleton and a golf course. Parking lot for about 20 vehicles. If the lot is filled, then drive down Lower Honoapiilani Rd 100 yards to the Ridge parking lot. Bring camera and sturdy shoes, as the trail to the Dragon's Teeth is muddy, and the lava rock formations sharp and jagged, and slippery when wet. Don't bother with a hat, as the high winds will blow it right off your head. Walk along edge of the golf course for about 200 yards, until you reach the black lava peninsula. Lined along the right side of the peninsula are sharp jagged lava formations, resembling giant teeth. I go right up to the formations right next to the edge of the ocean. Wife yells out to keep my distance from the ocean -don't want to be swept into the sea and smashed up against the rocks, as I have the car keys! Continue on for 100 yards, and we reach an area of concentric circles of grass. This is a sacred Hawaiian burial area. Watch your step. On the left side of the jutting peninsula are vast pools of water. One lady poses for a photo shoot, while hubby takes a shot of the crashing waves showering the place with water. They exchange places, as wife doesn't want to have a bad hair day. This is winter in Hawaii, with high tides and 30 mph winds even in the morning, coming from the northeast direction. We would come to Dragon's teeth 4 times in our 10 day stay, as the stormy seas made snorkeling difficult and swimming unadvisable, even on clear days. The waves hitting Dragon's Teeth are the among the strongest in Maui. Wear waterproof clothing! read more

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This is definitely worth the stop! The path from the small parking lot runs along the Ritz golf course, and then you will be on Dragons Teeth (where the point is). It's rocky and can be wet so make sure to wear proper shoes. Not only are the rock formations awesome, but there is a great view of Lanai too. read more

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Can't believe I never visited this spot before now. Really cool natural rock formation along the coast in an exclusive neighborhood. The upright weathered rocks give the impression of a dragon jaw and teeth. Great views from this point of rocky land. It was very windy when were there but worth the trip. Looking into the ocean water from the ledges you might see some turtles swimming. Very clear blue water. Crashing waves. Lovely setting. Easy short walk from where you can park. Wear sturdy shoes if possible. read more

Beautiful area for a quick stroll. You park at a small parking lot next to the Ritz golf course. There is a small dirt road that you follow until you get to the ocean. From there it's mostly flat rock formations you can walk on. read more

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FORE!!!!!! OK, this may be the strangest path to a natural rock formation, but you actually have to traverse a manicured golf course to see the Dragon's Teeth at Makalua-puna Point in Kapalua. It's a bizarre looking place with lava formations shaped by the wind and the sea to resemble the dental work of a Miss Universe contestant with a really large overbite. You take the Office Road exit off Highway 30 past the fancy-schmantzy country club. Take a right at the end, and you'll see a small parking lot. Get out of your car and start walking toward the gravesite markers on the golf course. Watch out for flying golf balls or worse, the upper crust golfers who wonder why riff-raff like us is in their presence. You can see the teeth from the lot, so stay close to the edge of the course during your five-minute hike. It's quite a sight along the lines of the Pancake Rocks in the South Island of New Zealand and the Burren in Ireland. Very cool and well worth the Spalding ball that may pop your noggin along the way. read more

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This was a fun little trail & the rock formations & waves created amazing views. Worth the time.

Amazing walk and sights. Please be respectful of the surrounding area and just stick to the path till you get out to the rocky area. Be careful as the rocky area is very uneven, but it's very doable. I went with my senior parents and we took it nice and slow. We all truly enjoyed the spot. read more

This is definitely a worthy place to visit. It's a bit of a walk but it's beautiful and historically significant. The teeth are fascinating and there's a large area to explore. read more

Cool place to walk around and take some breathtaking photos puppy careful with the uneven terrain. It's an easy place to miss so would be great if there were more signs to lead you there- read more

This is located at the opulent town of Kapalua. The houses next to the water front were listed at $1.2M all the way to $28.5M in the front row. The pointed teeth-like rock structures next to the water were interesting. There were lots of marine life visible to our eyes. There were sea turtles that were in the water coming up for air and plenty are other fishes neat the rocks. Definitely worth exploring if you had the time and near the area. read more

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Super easy to find, just look for the crowd of people pulled off to the side of the road. There's no hiking involved to get to a point where it is visible. To get a closer look, you'll have to walk down about 50 feet on un-even ground, but easily do able even in flip flops. You can definitely take your kids, but it is super super windy. It wasn't as awe inspiring as I hoped it would be, but still a beautiful view and a very short drive from Lahaina. read more

Nature at its awe inspiring best! It is a great place to just pause, take in the sights and get reminded that we are like insects on this earth who are here for a very short period of time and to not take yourself so seriously. read more

Definitely something you can do on the West side and guess what ... it won't cost you a dime!!!!!! So we were a little confused on how to actually access this trail and totally missed the dedicated parking lot so we parked near the DT Fleming Park (actually the parking lot adjacent to it that belongs to Burger Shack) and walked across the beautiful Ritz Carlton property and found the trail. If you see a yellow church then you are very near. Once we found the path, we made the mistake of crossing over the golf course because we didn't see tiny signs located at 'foot' level that said "walking path". So stay on the path and you will pass a cemetery that is to the right (it actually fronts the Ritz-Carlton property ... yikes!). It was a sunny day so we had many photo ops. Be careful not to venture to far down the shoreline if you are not experienced with hawaiian waters. The ocean is known to take many lives. Never turn your back on the blue. read more

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There is a short hiking trail starting from a fancy looking golf club down to the beach. Keep going and you will reach a destination where you'll see rocks pointing upwards that look like dragon's teeth. The way the rocks are shaped are cool enough to check out. You can officially say that you stood alongside an Earth dragon! read more

Dragon's Teeth - A tooth of a dragon - Local Flavor Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

This spot is easy to get to if you have directions and well worth the short 5 minute hike. We took HI 30 (Honoapiilani Hwy) to Office Road and followed it all the way until it ended. Then we turned right on to Lower Honoapiilani Road. There is a parking area right here, or you can go a little further and turn left into another parking area. It easy to see where you are walking. Just head down toward the water. We managed to avoid getting any head injuries or bruises from golf balls, but did manage to slide a bit down the hill since it had obviously been recently watered. Luckily my green dress hid the grass stains well :) The lava here is really interesting. Unlike the black lava rocks that I was used to seeing by this point in the trip, the lava is gray and even white in some areas. Definitely a great spot to take pictures, and see evidence of the power of the ocean and wind. And if you might it up to this part of Maui, you might as well head a bit further to Nakalele Blowhole. read more

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A unique attraction--especially those who like to train dragons. The attraction are these natural rock formations (by volcano's molten lava, hundreds of years ago) that were magically shaped by RAWRing waves and fierce winds into sharp dragon's teeths. Find them at Makaluapuna Point in Kapalua on the island's northwestern shore. This makes for RAWRsome photo opportunities. We parked at some hotel (I think the Ritz-Carlton?). It was a quick 10-min walk across the golf course. Bring armor. read more

This site was so worth my horrific sunburns ! lol The first time I tried to find this hiking trail, I had no idea where to go but the next day, we decided to drive down by the Carl Ritz hotel and there it was ! The entrance of the trail is right on Office Rd ( right where the parking lot is) and you just have to walk through the golf course :) The scenery is so peaceful and all the volcanic formations were really cool to look at. Plus, whales galore ! read more

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Gnarly!!!! Such a cool place. Very peaceful and somewhat remote. The Labyrinth was very cool. Recommend!! read more

Dragon's Teeth - Can only imagine what this looked like being formed. The ocean must have been at least 50' higher - Local Flavor Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

A perfect place to view whales, watch the locals go fishing, and view random creatures in the tide pools ~ that is, if the tide is low and it's safe to venture down there. You can go in flip flops to walk around there, but if you're feeling adventurous to climb a bit, then bring better shoes to get a grip on the rocks. Since I'm somewhat of a bird-nerd, there is section of land while walking toward Dragon's Teeth that is reserved for wedge-tailed shearwaters ~ they come here to nest each year. Sadly I only seem to come here right BEFORE they come nesting. Both times that I have been to Maui I have had the luxury of being able to just come walk over here and soak in the sights. A true gem! And it also has the word "dragon" in it's name, which makes it cool. read more

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Like the previous yelper's have said - watch out for Golfer's! Amazing what wind and earth are capable of doing! read more

Dragon's Teeth - Local Flavor Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

Super hard to find, but when you do, you're breaking some laws but after awhile, of walking, it's worth it! Some really cool rock formations that literally look like "Dragon's Teeth". read more

This is such a cool place to see . Spectacular waves crashing against the rocks . The lava rock formations really do look like Dragons teeth. It's only a short walk beside the golf course. Stay off the sacred grounds near the small parking lot . There is a plaque there. Wear comfy shoes since some parts of the rocks are sharp. Best time to go is in the morning and early afternoon. You don't want to go there after 5 pm. It gets tricky trying to walk out of there in the dark . read more

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Great place for a wonderful view. The water is an intense blue, with unique rock formations. A great gem and hidden spot to enjoy with loved ones. It is worth the 10 minute drive and less than 5 minute walk on the side of the golf course. I thought we would come out here, take a couple photos in 10 minutes, and get back in the car, but the views were so gorgeous, we spent a good hour just marveling at the place and taking tons of photos. read more

We took the "scenic route" to get here from the Ritz Carlton property, but if you follow one of our fellow Yelper's photos with pink arrows (go from the parking lot at the edge of the Ritz property and follow the pink arrows they marked on their photo through the golf course), it will be much easier to get to. This is a beautiful spot with gorgeous rocks and ocean view. My son loved the maze, and found a $1 treasure at the "end" of it, which my Dad replaced with another treasure. It's a good picture spot, and we did it as an early morning hike and found that to be a good time. read more

Such a cool place to check out. Be careful, don't climb on them and watch for waves. A man fell and was killed not long before we visited several months back. You gotta follow the path around the golf course to go to the teeth. read more

Dragon's Teeth - Local Flavor Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

This lava creation is right off of the golf course at the Ritz. I'd recommend shoes because it is a little sharp, for someone who never walks bare foot. The water is blue and the waves can get be strong from what I was told. However, I was lucky to have made a visit on a calm day. I spent an entire morning snorkeling/spearfishing here. I swam next to two turtles and saw some pretty fish. There was a lot of coral in the water. Clear waters, sand and coral bottom. The hardest part is getting back up on the cliff when you're done. I was also inform that there is a gradually area to climb up on the backside. I wish I took pictures, but I kept my load to a minimal. This a cool snorkel spot if the waters are calm. read more

Want to see a unique volcanic formation that looks like dragon's teeth? Wear sturdy shoes! The view is stunning!

This rock formation is located near Kapalua bay, there is some limited free ocean parking next to the golf course. It is near the Ritz Carlton hotel and a short 10 minute walk passed the golf course. Nice view of the bay also, water is turquoise color, be careful as the waves o splash up on to the rocks and the rocks are irregular shapes. Worth a look, 3 stars read more

Dragon's Teeth - Dragons teeth, just a resemblance, not real - Local Flavor Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

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Dragon's Teeth along Kapalua's windswept coast resembles totally like the mouth of a giant dragon. The unusual rock formations resemble jagged teeth jutting from a massive jaw. Another historical most place to visit. And the views are stunning. read more

Best private spot in West Maui to get rid of tan lines. I heard the cliff overlooking Oneloa Bay/Ironwoods (via a girl who works in a bikini store on Front Street) is well known for clothing-less sunbathing as the many private outcroppings in the cliff provide complete privacy and an INCREDIBLE view. She was right! Parked in the parking lot at the corner of Office Rd. and Lower Honoapiilani by the Ritz in Kapalua. Signs say no walking on golf course but you can, just be careful for balls. Walk along the Ritz side until you get to the cliffs, about 2 mins. There is a fun labyrinth and amazing vistas all around once you get there. The private spots on the cliff are easy to access and best in the afternoon sun. My fav spots are adjacent to the labyrinth. On calm days it's also a great place to cliff dive. Last visit my boyfriend and I brought a picnic, six pack and made the day of it in our own private 'cliff room'. Very romantic and very private. A truly unique Maui experience. read more

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Thank goodness for GPS! There are no signs telling you where to go, so its not super easy to find. You have to walk through a golf course to get to this point, so watch out for golfers and flying golf balls! Once you're out at Dragon's Teeth, you have an amazing view of the ocean. The lava rock formations make for some great pictures. Wear sturdy shoes because you do have to climb over rocks and it gets a little slippery in some spots. It gets really windy out there, so hold on to your hats! read more

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Not what you would expect. A really cool natural setting. Worth the walk. Wear sneakers and be prepared to climb. read more

Dragon's Teeth - Local Flavor Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

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After living here for a year, and visiting for the last couple of years, I finally made it out to the Dragon's Teeth. Frankly, I had never heard of them before, until a friend of mine came to visit and it was high on his to do list. I was all up for it, since I had never done it. If you aren't staying at the Ritz, (since it is walking distance), during the day when Sansei is closed, you can use their parking spot and walk down to it. It is about a 15 min walk from there. Keep to the right of the golf course, and keep staring at the sea... You will see a gorgeous formation of lava rocks and eventually see where the Dragon's Teeth got its name. Cool little spot to check out if you are staying on the West Side. read more

Dragon's Teeth - Crop circles at Dragons Teeth! - Local Flavor Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

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