The photo here is Coach Spencer Shirishi Pool. It is a lovely pool that lovely people swim at.read more

Huge beautiful free outdoor pool. What an amazing tribute to Coach Sakamoto. What a treasure for…read moreCentral Maui folks

My first visit to the Lahaina Aquatic Center is a mixture of comments…read more Pros: Clean and well organized with Friendly lifeguards. Cons: Tables for day use closed to the public because "homeless hang out". A key for womans and men's restrooms bothersome. Children's pool closed.

I know this isn't food related but it could be if you need to work off some calories! How can you…read moretop a 25' pool with equipment to borrow, friendly lifeguards who share the 'Aloha' and charge zero for admission. Water is clean and clear. Great work out spot for those who don't want to leave their daily laps behind. Thanks guys!

At 16.9 on the Road to Hana, Ching's Pond (also known as Blue Sapphire Pools, Los Angeles Angels…read morePools of Maui) is a pleasant but unspectacular and cold little pool where you can brush up against some slippery, rolling falls under the old bridge or make a risky jump off the rock for a photo op. Is it worth a spot despite off-and-on reports of illegal parking, no trespassing, and unwelcoming locals? I ching so.

This was my favorite pit stop along the Road to Hana and, quite frankly, one of the best swimming…read moreholes I've ever been to. Blink and you'll miss it - there are no signs or markers and barely any parking in the area, which only adds to the local appeal. Tourists have no idea it's here and drive right past because the main attraction (the waterfall and diving rocks) are tucked out of view from the road above. To find it, look for the small gap in the guard rail where you hike a short ways down a path to the pool. At the end of the path you'll be treated to several large rocks that are good for laying out towels and lounging about. It's also a great spot to watch the brave ones dive off the rocks near the waterfall. The water here is super clean and refreshing. It's the absolute best place to cool off while avoiding the crowds.

Fun 36 holes of mini golf. And for the price it's a steal, you get unlimited mini golf all day,…read morethey also have bumper boats, rock climbing and a big jump trampoline, there is a fun snow cone shop next door, as well as a coffee shop and bakery. Fun spot and wasn't busy at all when we went!

We attended today and they hooked my seven year-old son up for the rock climbing wall, and then the…read moreattendant walked away and didn't come back and my son flipped upside down at the very top of the wall and came down upside down, hitting his head on the wall on the way down even after we were able to get him down the attendant still was nowhere to be found. I went over to talk to the manager about this egregious safety violation, and her response was, "I'll talk to him." I would not recommend you ever bring a child to this place!!

Wailea Beach is a public beach offering views of the ocean and has activities like sunbathing,…read moreswimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. It's located within walking distance from luxury resorts like the Four Seasons and Grand Wailea. It's also minutes away from The Shops at Wailea shopping mall. It's a popular spot in a busy area so there are lots of people but the water is very blue. They have complimentary parking in the lot nearby and also have public restrooms. If you're lucky you might be able to spot sea turtles in the water.

Wailea beach is a beautiful beach and they have a nice walking path along the shoreline. If you are…read morelucky enough to find parking it is a nice beach stop. There are some high end hotels along the beach path so if you get hungry there are nice places to grab a bite. There is also a beach shack where you can grab a quick bite and enjoy it on the beach.

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've been to quite a few black sand beaches around the world, and this one is a pretty special…read moreexperience, especially because you can actually get into the water and swim while surrounded by such a different landscape. The black sand beach is definitely the highlight of the park, although don't go in expecting that super fine, soft black sand you may be imagining. Here it's much more like little black stones and rocks. Honestly, I'm okay with that because I've been to one with the super fine black sand and it was a nightmare . Imagine regular sand getting absolutely everywhere and then make it black... everything looks dirty! The waves can be pretty strong, so come prepared for that if you want to swim. There are also quite a few other things to see and explore throughout the state park, so I wouldn't just come for the beach and leave. One important thing to know is that you now need a reservation to enter the park, so don't just show up expecting to walk in or you'll be turned away. It's also right along the Road to Hana, so getting here is part of the whole experience.

Wow! Such a beautiful place. You must make reservations online. The black sand beach is stunning…read more The waves were very rough the day we were there but we still got in the water for a little while. Make sure to take the trail above the water to get a beautiful view of the waves crashing on the rocks and of the beach. Bring water shoes or your feet will get cut up.

Great spot for snorkeling, spear fishing, and beach day. In July this was calm enough for kids to…read moreboggie board. Observed many scuba divers as well doing beach dives.

This is our one of 3 best snorkel spots. Both sides of the…read morepoint are good for sealife and we can usually get shade. Only 15 minutes from our Stay. All Good!! Update : This right side beach is the Resort side and fills up. The water here is sand all the way out and today was very clear, 80 foot visibility. Schools of small fish. Warm Water. Great time.