One of my favorite beaches in the whole wide world ! Always love coming here because it's so peaceful and feels less touristy !! Highly recommend!! read more

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OMG! The sand was so soft and smooth that I was surprised when my feet touched the sand. Totally loved this beach and went back to this beach for 3 days! Hungry? There are various food options nearby for dine in or take outs. Thirsty? Same, various places to get drinks but any alcohol ordered in restaurants CANNOT be brought off premises to enjoy. Shopping? Lots of options if someone doesn't want to go to the beach and wanted to shop instead. Most stores do validation for parking but it's only for two hours. You could trouble yourself to move your car in and out every two hours, pay for the additional few hours after the two hours, or if you have insider scoop, you can find some secret parking (sorry my lips or closed on this). read more

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Lovely beach next to many resorts and a shopping mall. It was very difficult to find a parking lot to enjoy this beach so I recommend coming here very early like 6:00 a.m. to try to find a spot. I walked this beach while having an acai bowl and matcha in hand. We saw multiple whales breach right offshore next to the boats. It is an absolutely gorgeous beach with a long stretch of sand and calm water. A couple whale watching tours come out of kaanapali beach in the mornings too. read more

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Highly Recommended! The family really enjoyed this beach in Maui. It was my favorite! It's beautiful and you can also rent items like boogie boards and snorkel gear. The beach is clean and the sand is soft unlike Baldwin Park Beach. read more

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This is our absolute favorite beach whenever we're in Maui. It's peaceful, never crowded, and the waves are always gentle. The water is the perfect temperature for swimming, and while some areas have coral, there are plenty of spots with soft sand and no rocks at all. If you're looking for a place to relax, listen to the waves, and just soak in the beauty of the ocean, this is it. We've spent entire days here under an umbrella and loved every minute. Just a tip--don't let the clouds fool you, you can still get sunburned even on an overcast day! read more

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Kaanapali Beach is our favorite beach to visit on the beautiful island of Maui in Hawaii. Our hotel was located right next to this incredible beach. We could even see the beach from our room!! Such an amazing sight of Kaanapali Beach and the Pacific Ocean! All 7 days of our trip we walked along this beautiful 3 mile stretch of land. It is just so picturesque!! The soft white sand and turquoise waters looked like a postcard. BEAUTIFUL!!! Be careful going into the ocean at this beach. So many folks including some of our family members get knocked down by the waves. Don't underestimate those swells. Enjoy your time at Kaanapali Beach!! Aloha!!! read more

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Beautiful beach. Water is calm. This was right near where I stayed. It wasn't crowded and I saw two turtles on the last day of my trip. They were so close. Beach is very clean and the sand is smooth and not a lot of rocks. read more

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Gorgeous, calm beach. There's all the hotels in front and a touristy shopping area. Beautiful sunsets to witness here! read more

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Beautiful beach with an abundance of shore to hang out in the sun. It's along a row of hotels so plenty of opportunity to slip in for a bite or a restroom break. Surf is pretty calm. Still keep an eye out your little ones. Mild rip currents and swells can eat them up in a hurry. Nice in the evening too. Sit back with a beverage near many spots that have live music. read more

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Beautiful weather all year round. Clean and open. Saw some whales near the border of the buoys. So amazing. read more

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This is a great beach to visit in Maui. You're right next to Whalers Village, where you have access to public restrooms, shopping, and places to eat. The beach is a nice stretch and can get pretty crowded. I didn't see any place to rent umbrellas or chairs but someone had mentioned they have them available at different parts of the beach. There are some boats that come in and out of the area, but other than that just a beautiful beach to see some amazing views. Lots of people snorkeling with wildlife if you're into that. read more

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By far one of the most beautiful beaches on the Maui island. It definitely shares the best view of the wide open ocean and isn't over crowded. Best place to watch the sunset. read more

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We love this beach. Not just a beach. A beautiful walking trail. The pups love it. So many sights to see along the way. Plenty of restaurants and bars to stop at along the way. Whalers Village is situated about half way down the walking path .Sunset along the path are spectacular. You might just wander into a hula performance or live music along your journey. Parking at many locations or at whalers village parking lot. Not just a beach lots to explore. Wander around you'll see. read more

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Enjoyed the amenities and location. Hotel staff were great. Very close to the water and other local attractions. read more

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Beach Slap Consisting of three miles of gorgeous sandy beaches and crystal blue waters lies one of the more popular stretches of shoreline in Maui. Kāanapali's popularity can be ascribed to it being one of Hawai'i's first planned resort areas, as it's surrounded by five hotels and six condominium villages, as well as a popular shopping and dining destination, Whalers Village. I only spent a little while on the beach catching a sunset after dining at Leilani's, but it's easy to see why it's so popular. There's so much to see and do and a terrific spot for people watching. I will say the one bad thing about this beach is that it's the only one we visited that you might have to pay to visit. While there are some free lots, they will fill up fast, so best to get here early and snag a spot. read more

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Really gorgeous, clean, safe beach. You can't go wrong staying at any of the hotels along this beach. To the right along the black rock is a lovely snorkeling spot where we saw all kinds of fish, sea sponges, and sea turtles. There's a shopping & dining area along the beach with several nice options. read more

Love this beach! Right by Whalers Village, so you can grab a quick coffee & acai bowl and enjoy it down at the beach! I saw a few turtles while swimming here, it was very peaceful. Beautiful beach to swim at during the day & spectacular sunsets in the evening. read more

It's so beautiful! I highly recommend visiting this wonderful city. Had an incredible experience here and met lots of very nice locals. read more

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Beautiful, world-famous beach resort, Maui HI Located in West Shore, Maui (close to Lahaina), Kāanapali Beach was once named America's Best Beach... so pretty with three miles of white sand and crystal clear water. You can't see the beach immediately because there are a ton of hotels and resorts that are facing the beach. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little... five hotels and six condo villages fronted the beach including a world-class shopping complex... the Whalers Village. We weren't sure if the hotels charged parking fees to use their garage but we found a small parking area all the way at the end at the Hyatt Regency that was open to the public. It was quite a ways to walk to the beach area since a large part of beach access was closed and damaged due to a recent storm. The biggest debris we saw was a boat that was swept ashore. We spent a couple of hours at the beach enjoying the warm waters. There were booths on the premises where you can sign up for snorkeling, boat excursions, kayaking, sailing, the Sheraton Luau, surfing lessons, and water equipment rentals. Just a beautiful, fun place. Love the long sandy beach, sunshine, and the shallow water close to shore. This place is a tourist spot for sure. Review #2718 read more

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This beach is really nice. I'm not a beach person but this one is huge, clean and just an all around pretty beach! It reminds me of Huntington Beach but with waaaaay less people and no boardwalk lol. This visit was back in November 2021, so it wasn't packed full of tourists. It was a pleasant day and honestly I could have stayed there all day if we weren't crunched for time! Parking is hard to come by, but we found something nearby that was free. I'm not local to Maui, so idk if there's an actual lot for this beach. Whenever the heck I return to Maui, I'd love to go back to this beach and really be able to enJOY it. #SorryNotSorry for all the selfies, but when you're feelin' yourself, you're in a zone...lol! I know some of you feel me, riiiiiight?!? Hahaha! See you again soon, Maui! ;) read more

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This place is more than just a spot for tourists. It's wide and expansive, offering great snorkeling and an adrenaline rush experience. We were fortunatel enough to see a pod of dolphins swimming past and so close to shore. It was amazing and exciting for locals and tourists alike. For us, Kaanapali Beach is bookended by Whaler's Village and the Sheraton Hotel. Looking for a bite to eat during your sunbathing ritual? In the mood to do some shopping after hanging out at the beach? Whaler's Village has you covered. Looking to see a variety of sea life and possibly Honu? Looking for an adrenaline rush? Well, the Black Rock at the Sheraton has you covered. You won't have to go too far out from shore to see some amazing fish, etc. Scale the Black Rock and take the big plunge into the sea. If you're braze enough to try! Good luck to ya! read more

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We absolutely loved Ka'anapali Beach. I think it's perfect. Where else can you swim with a green sea turtle in nature, run into a Hawaiian monk seal sunbathing in the wild, and eat delicious Hawaiian rainbow soft serve, all within walking distance of each other? Some may find this beach too touristy, which is true, but there are some parts of this beach which felt relatively desolate and private to us - that stretch was in front of 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. Most of our days on Ka'anapali Beach were spent in front of or near the Marriott. We did venture up to Black Rock Beach one afternoon for snorkeling. From the Marriott, it was roughly a one-mile walk up the Ka'anapali Beachwalk. We enjoyed our time snorkeling at Black Rock, but in general, Black Rock was too crowded (and too far) for us to spend our general beach time there. To read more about Black Rock Beach, visit Black Rock Beach's Yelp page here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/black-rock-beach-lahaina. We had more fun snorkeling off the coast in front of the Marriott because there were hardly any other people around, especially in the water. The beach was thinner, more coral showed up almost immediately when we swam out, and the ocean doesn't get as deep as quickly as it does out at Black Rock (safer). One of the most memorable experiences for my wife and I was swimming with a green sea turtle here. It was just so cool to float, hang out with, and watch it graze under water. The turtles are known as "honu" in Hawaiian. The water is perfect. The sand is perfect. The sea creatures are perfect. The vegetation is perfect. The view is perfect. If looking out to sea from the beach, you can see the island of Lanai to the left and Moloka'i to the right. The waves aren't big here. At least, they weren't during our visit. However, we saw plenty of surf instruction as well as kayaking, paddleboarding, parasailing, and other water and beach activities. With so many resorts and condos lining Ka'anapali Beach, it's only natural for it to have all these businesses with things to do. Our family brought our own sets of snorkel gear. I also rented a set for a day from Aqualani Beach & Ocean Recreation: https://www.yelp.com/biz/aqualani-beach-and-ocean-recreation-kihei. They have a small building in front of the Marriott. My snorkel gear cost just under $30 for a day. I've read that the beach, which largely runs north to south, goes for about three miles. While resorts and condos do line most of the beach, the island of Maui (or whoever's in charge), has done a great job of keeping the beach pristine and classy. Besides the resorts and some small huts like Aqualani's, Ka'anapali Beach is clean and safe with no other vendors except for Whalers Village, I think. What I'm trying to say is it's not filled with a bunch of shops like Front Street in Lahaina or has a tacky boardwalk or anything like that (e.g. Venice Beach), even though it's commercialized. Whalers Village, which is situated just north of Ka'anapali Beach's midpoint, is a large outdoor shopping mall, with restaurants like Leilani's and Hula Grill, on the beach: https://www.yelp.com/biz/whalers-village-lahaina. Hula Grill has its popular Barefoot Bar. Whalers Village has been around since 1970. The highest-end store tenant there is Louis Vuitton, but there are plenty of "everyday" stores too. If you forgot or lost something like sunscreen or sunglasses, or just want some quick snacks and refreshments, there's an ABC Store (convenience store) at Whalers Village. I recommend walking the Ka'anapali Beachwalk. It's a nice, paved path that runs parallel to the beach. It covers most of the beach. The walk is scenic and pleasant. Along with walking the Beachwalk, snorkeling (lots of colorful and beautiful fish to see), and swimming with a sea turtle, another highlight from our time at Ka'anapali Beach was seeing a Hawaiian monk seal relaxing and sunbathing on the sand in front of the Marriott: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kaanapali-beach-lahaina?select_video=B5vO_cZf7UkK4RpOA0l_Tg. Neat! Check out Beach Walk Kau Kau To Go and treat yourself to some delicious soft serve in a cone. I recommend the Rainbow with blue Hawaii coconut, mango, and strawberry swirled together: https://www.yelp.com/biz/beach-walk-kau-kau-to-go-lahaina-2. There's a Starbucks next door too. Finally, if it works with your schedule, try to visit Ka'anapali Beach during sunset. There are some pretty awesome sunset views here since you're on the west side of the island. read more

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A must when visiting. It's famous for a reason :-) It ticks all the boxes for vacation-- miles of silky white sand, gentle waters, clear skies, everything! The only thing being that the area is super commercialized, optimized for tourism. We easily spent hours here. Being the resorts' main attraction, Ka'anapali is brimming with tourists swimming, surfing, waterboarding, etc. Even then, the beach still felt spacious. Restrooms and rinse stations available throughout the beachfront. One of our favorite moments here is just walking down the shoreline during sunset. Bathed in golden light, tickled by the lapping waves, it felt surreal. It was then that I REALLY didn't want to go back to work. LOL NOTE: Despite its prime location and pricing, Whaler's Village has some really bad food. And the stores are giving country club clientele... If you know what I mean. Drive a little further out to less touristy areas to get a meal with actual flavor. read more

Loved the beach! Stayed at the Kaanapali Alli and had the best time. Have 2 teenage boys and they had a blast. Every thing is expensive in Maui so plan ahead. I don't think it's because of the fires but because of Covid. People have been so kind and helpful! Took a snorkel trip with Sea Maui and the staff and trip was great, only a 5 minute walk from where we stayed. Also the boys went jet skiing with Jet Ski Maui again right on the beach 5 minutes from where we stayed. Go enjoy this beautiful island!! read more

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Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful. I thought about putting that word on repeat. That's all that comes to mind. read more

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Beautiful beach area. Surrounded by hotels and restaurants so it's not the quietest but if you're looking for good swimming, parasailing, and access to food and shops it's a fun place to spend the day. read more

My family (wife and two girls ages 5 & 7) visited this beach while we vacationed in Lahaina. It's a very long beach where there are a lot of resort properties (Westin. Marriott, Ritz, Hyatt). If you are staying at one of these properties you have direct and easy access. We were not and we drove there. We parked by the beach access point near the Hyatt and parking is very limited. Due to the breach erosion We had to walk a few hundred feet to get to a point where we could set up our chairs. The beach was amazing and the view was spectacular. When we took a break from the water we walked down to Whalers Village which is an outdoor mall with high end shops and restaurants. We got the girls a treat from a gelato shop and returned for more fun in the water. We stayed until the evening and watched the most amazing sunset. Though we did enjoy ourselves we preferred Kahekili Beach Park because it was much less crowded and did not have the erosion issue. read more

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This is clean and good looking sandy beach in Maui. Some people claim it to be best beach in Hawaii too. However the whole beach shore is occupied by enormous hotels and resorts and hence sometimes very difficult to figure out how to reach here as GPS ends up taking to some hotels all the time. People relax here whole day whole night. Even my resort was on this beach too but we had other good stuffs to see and do in Maui than spending whole time on this beach :) read more

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When you think of a beach, this beach is likely close to what you're imagining. It's wide open. The sand and ocean are beautiful. There are some people, but it wasn't incredibly crowded. As far as what I want from a beach, it's probably not my #1 choice. I prefer some trees for shade options. I like some of the other beaches that have interesting rocks for snorkeling. If you want to lay out in the sun all day, this would be a gorgeous place to do it. read more

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Beautiful beach with the softest sand and no rocks in sight. Super safe for young children in the water. At the end of the beach is the infamous Black Rock beach where you can jump off! There's barely any shade and wind, so it does get very hot. The entire beach is lined with resorts but like most beaches in Maui, it's public access friendly. Near the Sheraton is a garage park with a sectioned off 15 spots for public access parking. read more

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Ka'anapali Beach stretches from the Sheraton Maui Resort all the way down to the Hyatt Regency Maui with a parallel a beach walk. It's a yellow/white sand mix with usually calm waters except for when south swells are present. The beach is eroded in a few spots but is mainly usable throughout with the north end offerings he most real estate. Shade is at a premium so bring an umbrella. Oddly for a beach of this size there is no lifeguard on duty. Sunsets are awesome, with views of Lana'i and Moloka'i as the backdrop. PARKING: This is the biggest challenge especially if you're not staying at a nearby hotel. Each hotel/business is required by law to provide a certain number of shoreline access stalls but they're always hard to come by. Your only other option is to pay through your nose for parking at a hotel or Whalers Village. ACTIVITIES: Snorkeling is good near the Hyatt as a shallow reef is prevalent, and off of the Sheraton at Black Rock with its low cliff and reefs abound. Be careful when snorkeling at Black Rock as currents can be strong. I should know as I got caught up in one but luckily found shelter on a nearby rock as I crawled on it like a turtle, LOL. Gear can be rented via numerous stands along the beach walk and resorts. Snorkel sails and sunset cruises launch from certain points of the beach so be aware when you're in the water. Jet skiing and parasailing are available six months out of the year (mid-May thru mid-September) when the whales aren't here. Cabana and chair rentals are usually reserved for hotel guests but some may rent to non-guests. FOOD & BEVERAGE: While there aren't any vendors doing business directly on the beach as it's illegal, there are several dining options that are beachfront. Most notable are Hula Grill and Leilani's, both inside Whalers Village Shopping Center and are as close to the beach as you can get. Whalers Village also has a small food court with nice options on the lower level. Alcohol is prohibited on all beaches but enforcement is nil. Just be discreet! FACILITIES: No public restrooms are available but the beach is lined with hotels so you're more than fine. Public showers are located at certain points along the beach walk. OVERALL: This isn't my favorite beach by far but sometimes it's fun to play tourist. read more

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There's very little shade, and the tide is a little bit too "crashy" at times for our beach-shy 2 and 4 year old. However, this beach is great if your kids aren't super beach shy. The sand is soft Try snorkeling here!!! My sister said on one day she saw an octopus and an eel! Right in front of the Honua Kai resort. She said she didn't have to go far at all. Watch out for the underwater rocky spots near the shore in some areas- my husband cut his foot on the rocks right in front of the Honua Kai resort part of the beach, and my sister cut her knee as well when snorkeling read more

It was love at first sight as soon as I laid eyes on Kaanapali Beach almost 20 years ago. The first planned resort development in Hawaii, it spans from Royal Lahaina to the North down to Hyatt Regency at the South with Sheraton, KBH, Whaler, Whaler's Village with shops and restaurants, Westin, Kaanapali Al`i, and Marriott in between so there is not a shortage of accommodations and eateries to choose from along this 2 mile stretch. It is perfect for a daily early morning stroll on the beach sinking your toes in the golden sand ending with a snorkel right at Black Rock having it and the honus almost to yourself all before breakfast to avoid the crowds. For those more active like runners, joggers, speed walkers, or marathon trainers, the paved beach walk is for you giving you a beautiful oceanview the whole way. From dawn to dusk where you are treated to beautiful sunsets and if the time of the year is right even the green flash and the torch lighting ceremony at Black Rock, you will find yourself not wanting to leave, making my front yard during my 2 weeks on Mau`i my favorite beach. read more

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This beach would be amazing without the smell of gasoline and the constant coming and going of the charter boats, and dinghies from the parasailing company. I wish the city would make them beach somewhere else. Nothing wrong or against the companies but the smell of gasoline it's bad and me along with other swimmers having to have to swim away so they can beach it's very annoying. read more

Best beach in West Maui! Enjoyed the views, and my husband got to snorkel with turtle for awhile! read more

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Review #026 - 2020 We've been to this beach a few times before, but this was the first time we've actually had the chance to run around & play in the sand & water. The water here is super blue! My brother and his wife even mentioned that the water here is much prettier than it is in Waikiki, but it's not as warm. The sand here is super soft and fine so my daughter had so much fun running & getting them in between her little toes, hair, dress and everywhere else. The few times I've been here it was much cooler so we never went into the water. But it happened to be very warm when we showed up on Wednesday, February 12th, which was also probably why the beach was so much more crowded as well. read more

Ka'anapali Beach - 02/12/2020: such a beautiful day to be at the beach! - Beaches Near Me

Great beach. I went to black rock beach two days prior to coming to kaanapali beach. All I gotta say is ... this beach is much better than black rock! Bigger shoreline. More beach in general. Gentle waters. Good for families. Plenty of parking!! Seriously you can go to any of the hotels that are against this beach and you'll find parking. I drove to the Hyatt and found parking. There was a ton of parking at 830a! Once you park, there's a ton of walks to the shoreline. Guys, visit this beach. Do yourself a favor and visit this beach. You'll end up coming back here again just because it's so relaxing. This isn't the beach you go to if you want to jump off cliffs. This beach is pure bliss, something you'll wanna do if you're on a honeymoon or want to relax with a mai Tai in your hand. Wish I knew about this beach sooner! Fun and amazing time. Love love. Best beach here. read more

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We spent a day at Kaanapali since Kapalua was a bit too windy to enjoy for extended periods. It is definitely more populated and commercial here (bordered by several hotels and a mall) but the beach is still clean and nice. The city requires hotels to offer a certain amount of free spots, so we managed to snag a parking spot without too much difficulty. Decently clean public restrooms near the lot. read more

Fronting the reports that line Kaanapali from Black Rock south, Kaanapali is the easiest beach to hit if you are staying in the area. The northern area tends to have more beach, but the south end near the Hyatt still has enough to set up. There is very limited free public parking if you are not staying at the resorts, but we got a spot each time we came. There seems to be a resident population of turtles in front of the Hyatt, and one big one pops up fairly consistently in less than 3 feet of water within 10 feet of shore. The negatives here is that the water gets very cloudy because of the sand, which make visibility poor. Also, there isn't a well established reef system here, so there isn't a ton of sea life, but you still get the usual suspects. read more

This beach is a dream. There are a few hotels along the coast such as the Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas. The hotels provide access to the beach with towels and little cabana love seats. There is also public access but parking can be limited and tough to access, so it makes sense that locals steer clear and go to other coastline areas. The water here is so clean and pristine. Hawaii is always incredible and the water is so much better than the mainland. Man, it's amazing here. I was also so impressed that the beach was fairly empty. I was here on the weekend in July. It was the peak of summer and still lots of space to lay out and relax. read more