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What a nice family park and beach. I was really impressed with the amount of kids utilizing this park and the intentional boating/rowing/canoe lessons that were taking place at the park. Everyone seemed excited and just a great place to hang out and watch the people wind surf. Beautiful beach, nice comfortable park and good vibes.
When you left I lost a part of me It's still so hard to believe Come back beach please 'Cause we belong together... Hidden Gem. This place was recommended by someone at Tin. Great place to eat and enjoy the water. Saw plenty of people sitting beneath the trees within feet of the water. Definitely one of those places you just want to sit and watch the waves. It's close by to the airport and allows you to get some last minute waves and beauty of Maui before you head to your plane. Lots of grass if you want to let the little ones run around. A lot of surfers and wind surfers were out enjoying the windy conditions. There are benches to eat, nearby bathrooms and plenty of parking. There is a lifeguard on site as it seems to be a popular surf spot. We didn't go into the water this time just enjoyed the view and shade. Definitely check it out, grab your lunch, sandals and kick your feet up. Mahalo
We stopped by here before we went to the airport! Twas windy day but the beach was still looking beautiful! We saw few sea turtles in the ocean! They were cute! This park has few beach volleyball courts so you can come play as you wish! Very cool!
came here to unwind after shopping nearby, and was pleasantly surprised by this beach park!! lots of windsurfing, so it's nice to sit with shade under the trees (great perk) and just watch the waves the park is not too big, but lots of grass for a nice picnic or even just a casual walk i would definitely recommend, it's super clean and has outdoor showers!
A sweet gem located by the airport. Was able to walk along the beach undisturbed and throw flowers out to sea to honor loved ones that have passed. Had some good time to reflect as well. I noticed there are a bunch of cats in this area too!!! Anyway, it was a beautiful day to give honor and appreciate the beauty here on the islands.
Ok, my Maui experience today is awesome. So I head to the beach today only to have my beach day stopped by an apex predator in the waters. Mr Tiger Shark decided it was time to eat and was spotted with a turtle in his jaws, so needless to say swimming in the ocean was off limits! Oh well since I wasn't bitten that's all that counts. The pool was looking very safe at that point so I bailed the beach scene !
Nice beach park to stop by before or after your flight considering how close it is to the airport. I stumbled upon this beach while waiting for my husbands flight to come in and it was nice. Plenty of parking and lots of designated areas with picnic tables and small bbqs. When you get to the beach, there's not much shade to put your towels on but the sand was soft (no sharp rocks before entering the water either). There were a lot of people there wind surfing so it's pretty cool to see them set up but stay clear as they're about to go in the water, you never know where the wind will hit their gear. Definitely a nice beach park to stop but not one to deliberately add to your itinerary or to drive out of your way to come to.
My week in Maui can pretty well be defined by the many hours I spent at Kanaha park. This gem is only a mile from the airport. Several days/evenings I was there, families and friend groups were grilling out, playing games or music, and just hanging out. It was nice to see people enjoying being outside with others. There are no free standing grills, so bring your own. But there are tables in various areas. I liked this park/beach because it has good amounts of shade available, and there's lots to watch going on in the water. This seems to be a haven for those who wind surf, kite and wing. I enjoyed getting to see all the cool aerial tricks people were doing. The sea turtles also enjoyed swimming in close to the shore near the jetty where the kite surfers were launching. There's a good amount of parking available both in the park itself, and along the road. It did get full on the weekend, but we managed to find a spot as someone left. Slow down for the many feral cats and chickens! A friend (local) told me the city recently did a major cleanup of the homeless population along the road leading to the park, so that's probably what previous reviews are referencing. There were just a few folks wandering around in the later afternoon when I'd leave around 5/5:30.
A peaceful public beach that has free ample parking and lots of shaded areas with picnic benches and BBQ grills. Maybe this is a local's spot but it was a nice escape to enjoy the blue waves, white sands and cool kite surfers :)
Very nice and calm beach. We came here to eat and check out the beach but didn't swim. The water looked amazing and blue. There is a lot of trees for shade, benches to sit and plenty parking. It does get windy and is perfect for kite surfers. You'll usually see a few of them surfing around. The beach isn't packed so that's nice. I've seen more locals here than tourist.
My friends and I decided to come here last minute and I am so happy we did. This beach is not crowded at all. It felt like we had the beach to ourselves. The water is so clear and the perfect tempt. It doesn't matter which beach you go to in Maui bc it will always be gorgeous.
Was staying by the airport and wanted to check out a beach that wasn't too far away. This beach was lovely! It wasn't too far away and parking was plentiful. The ocean was blue, beautiful, and clean. The kids had fun finding lava rocks. There's a rinse off station so you can rinse off the sands before you go. There were hei heis roaming around. Overall we really enjoyed this beach and would definitely come here again. The background is just lovely as you can see in the picture I posted below. If you are staying by Kalului and want to check out a really nice beach, I totally recommend this one!
Lovely beach! We stumbled across this beach when trying to find a place to eat out to-go meal at Tin Roof. This was the perfect spot. It had two picnic tables and some grills. Trees provided nice shade. There were lots of people that came to set up for water activities and seemed to be waiting around for the wind to pick up. The water is incredibly clear and beautiful!
5 months ago
Love everything about this spot! Whether I'm packing up for a full beach day, hanging out while fishing, or scouting locations for a photo shoot, Kanaha always delivers. It has the perfect mix of park space, shade, and open coast. 10/10 recommend spending an afternoon here. Until next time, XOXO, ChelsieFletcher read more
5 months ago
2 months ago
Love this beach. Bathrooms can be a little more cleaner. Beach is amazing with perfect water but the wind can get you if you go between 11-3pm. read more
3 months ago
What a nice family park and beach. I was really impressed with the amount of kids utilizing this park and the intentional boating/rowing/canoe lessons that were taking place at the park. Everyone seemed excited and just a great place to hang out and watch the people wind surf. Beautiful beach, nice comfortable park and good vibes. read more
When you left I lost a part of me It's still so hard to believe Come back beach please 'Cause we belong together... Hidden Gem. This place was recommended by someone at Tin. Great place to eat and enjoy the water. Saw plenty of people sitting beneath the trees within feet of the water. Definitely one of those places you just want to sit and watch the waves. It's close by to the airport and allows you to get some last minute waves and beauty of Maui before you head to your plane. Lots of grass if you want to let the little ones run around. A lot of surfers and wind surfers were out enjoying the windy conditions. There are benches to eat, nearby bathrooms and plenty of parking. There is a lifeguard on site as it seems to be a popular surf spot. We didn't go into the water this time just enjoyed the view and shade. Definitely check it out, grab your lunch, sandals and kick your feet up. Mahalo read more
We stopped by here before we went to the airport! Twas windy day but the beach was still looking beautiful! We saw few sea turtles in the ocean! They were cute! This park has few beach volleyball courts so you can come play as you wish! Very cool! read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
came here to unwind after shopping nearby, and was pleasantly surprised by this beach park!! lots of windsurfing, so it's nice to sit with shade under the trees (great perk) and just watch the waves the park is not too big, but lots of grass for a nice picnic or even just a casual walk i would definitely recommend, it's super clean and has outdoor showers! read more
A sweet gem located by the airport. Was able to walk along the beach undisturbed and throw flowers out to sea to honor loved ones that have passed. Had some good time to reflect as well. I noticed there are a bunch of cats in this area too!!! Anyway, it was a beautiful day to give honor and appreciate the beauty here on the islands. read more
Ok, my Maui experience today is awesome. So I head to the beach today only to have my beach day stopped by an apex predator in the waters. Mr Tiger Shark decided it was time to eat and was spotted with a turtle in his jaws, so needless to say swimming in the ocean was off limits! Oh well since I wasn't bitten that's all that counts. The pool was looking very safe at that point so I bailed the beach scene ! read more
3 years ago
Nice beach park to stop by before or after your flight considering how close it is to the airport. I stumbled upon this beach while waiting for my husbands flight to come in and it was nice. Plenty of parking and lots of designated areas with picnic tables and small bbqs. When you get to the beach, there's not much shade to put your towels on but the sand was soft (no sharp rocks before entering the water either). There were a lot of people there wind surfing so it's pretty cool to see them set up but stay clear as they're about to go in the water, you never know where the wind will hit their gear. Definitely a nice beach park to stop but not one to deliberately add to your itinerary or to drive out of your way to come to. read more
My week in Maui can pretty well be defined by the many hours I spent at Kanaha park. This gem is only a mile from the airport. Several days/evenings I was there, families and friend groups were grilling out, playing games or music, and just hanging out. It was nice to see people enjoying being outside with others. There are no free standing grills, so bring your own. But there are tables in various areas. I liked this park/beach because it has good amounts of shade available, and there's lots to watch going on in the water. This seems to be a haven for those who wind surf, kite and wing. I enjoyed getting to see all the cool aerial tricks people were doing. The sea turtles also enjoyed swimming in close to the shore near the jetty where the kite surfers were launching. There's a good amount of parking available both in the park itself, and along the road. It did get full on the weekend, but we managed to find a spot as someone left. Slow down for the many feral cats and chickens! A friend (local) told me the city recently did a major cleanup of the homeless population along the road leading to the park, so that's probably what previous reviews are referencing. There were just a few folks wandering around in the later afternoon when I'd leave around 5/5:30. read more
3 years ago
1 year ago
A peaceful public beach that has free ample parking and lots of shaded areas with picnic benches and BBQ grills. Maybe this is a local's spot but it was a nice escape to enjoy the blue waves, white sands and cool kite surfers :) read more
Very nice and calm beach. We came here to eat and check out the beach but didn't swim. The water looked amazing and blue. There is a lot of trees for shade, benches to sit and plenty parking. It does get windy and is perfect for kite surfers. You'll usually see a few of them surfing around. The beach isn't packed so that's nice. I've seen more locals here than tourist. read more
5 years ago
My friends and I decided to come here last minute and I am so happy we did. This beach is not crowded at all. It felt like we had the beach to ourselves. The water is so clear and the perfect tempt. It doesn't matter which beach you go to in Maui bc it will always be gorgeous. read more
Was staying by the airport and wanted to check out a beach that wasn't too far away. This beach was lovely! It wasn't too far away and parking was plentiful. The ocean was blue, beautiful, and clean. The kids had fun finding lava rocks. There's a rinse off station so you can rinse off the sands before you go. There were hei heis roaming around. Overall we really enjoyed this beach and would definitely come here again. The background is just lovely as you can see in the picture I posted below. If you are staying by Kalului and want to check out a really nice beach, I totally recommend this one! read more
Lovely beach! We stumbled across this beach when trying to find a place to eat out to-go meal at Tin Roof. This was the perfect spot. It had two picnic tables and some grills. Trees provided nice shade. There were lots of people that came to set up for water activities and seemed to be waiting around for the wind to pick up. The water is incredibly clear and beautiful! read more
10 years ago
This beach is a well kept secret. With less crowds and such beautiful views, this beach is a little treasure. Parking is easy as there is a rather large lot by the park that you can walk through. There is also street parking for other entrances to the beach off the road. The park is shady with plenty of places to sit and hang out or have a little barbecue. There is room to play sports and volleyball as well. It also has fountains and wash stations to clean the sand off after visiting the beach. The beach itself is beautiful. There is enough room to walk comfortably along the beach without getting wet. You can also enjoy a dip in the water without many people around you. If you're lucky, you may also see some of the turtles near the shore! read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Sand not as white as expected good temperatures few surf board fo rent and a few restaurants options for lunch...great way to spend a sunset with friend and family. Bring your own vehicle tailgating is allowed... read more
What a gorgeous little beach right by the airport! I stumbled upon this randomly as my family wanted to do a quick picnic before flying out. A quick Google search led me here. It's easy to find, wasn't crowded and tons of parking spots! There are a lot of benches and shady areas for a picnic in a grassy area right in front of the beach. The beach itself is really pretty. Great views, warm white sand and not too many people. Really had a great time here. Definitely would suggest this if you're looking to kill some time before a flight out of Kahului. read more
7 years ago
Beautiful beach!!! You have check it out....the water was soo blue and green! We stopped on the way to the airport. Maui is a must return visit. There is lots of things to do. I missed the winery this time but will be back next month! read more
11 years ago
Ahh, north shore. Kanaha beach park is great for so many things... Swimming, walking, relaxing and watching kite surfers and wind surfers. The morning is nice because the water is usually calm, the view is awesome and the beach isn't crowded. The wind picks up in the afternoon and it can be really busy so take note. It is the north shore and it does tend to get some high winds later in the day. There are three entrances when going to Kanaha which makes parking pretty convenient. The first one has the lifeguard stand and the canoe hale. There's also a Volleyball net and a shower. The second has lots of space for gatherings--and lots of shade. There's bathrooms and a shower there too. The third entrance seems to be more for fisherman and for wind/kite surfers--but there is a shower and a few picnic tables. You can park at any entrance and walk for quite a ways. It's a beautiful place for a morning workout. The water is usually really clean and you can often see turtles. Remember: no touching. Just enjoy them from a distance! Another thing to note: while it is a great beach, I'd recommend not going too early in the morning or too late at night. Park hours are 6:30am-8pm and I'd say anytime between 8-6 is great. Just be aware of your surroundings and who's there. That's all. It's not a dangerous place, just be aware and be safe. North shore peeps love Kanaha. It's a great place to Chillax and enjoy the view. Don't forget your camera! Those colorful kite surf sails fill the sky! read more
9 years ago
Beautiful beach. Great for watching kite surfing, great for swimming since there's a roped off area and the cove protects from the high winds. Aaaaaand locals have a tendency to set up their fishing lines in the middle of the day exactly in that same swimming area...preventing anyone from swimming. Mahalo people, mahalo! read more
9 years ago
This is a really great park if you're a windsurfing fan as you can be a beginner or expert and still have a lot of fun here. We started using the park back in the 80's and have seen it transform into a well tended and well used public park. There is plenty of parking and clean bathrooms. Big grassy areas and lots of shady trees so you don't have to bake in the hot sun. There are barbecues for anybody to use if you bring your own supplies. At the shore there are various beach types for different activities, swimming, spearfishing, Windsurfing, or just walking on the sand. This park can accommodate a lot of people at any time and on a weekend it can be really busy. In the summer they hold fun events such as Windsurfing races or fishing competitions. Bring the whole family down here and spend the day enjoying nature and having a good time. You may see houseless people, but hey what a great place to be houseless. read more
8 years ago
It's a great beach to go to if you want to see the sunset. We went here because we drove 40 minutes to get to Costco and didn't want to waste our drive just for groceries and it turned out great. Apparently it's a great because for kitesurfing which is what the locals said. There's campgrounds here and trashcans. No bathrooms. And in the day time there are kitesurfing classes. When we went the locals said there's usually only a few locals in the water and it's a popular spot for plane passengers to look at when they come from the airport. read more
4 years ago
This was an amazing beach recommendations a local restaurant owner!!! The ocean was filled with kite-surfers who all seem to be pros!!! Loved the entertainment and extremely clean sand. Park has plenty of picnic tables and parking. It is very windy so be prepared for this when you arrive. read more
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Hello for thanksgiving we are going to bbq on the beach. I was wondering if you need a permit or anything to bbq? Thanks
They have BBQ grills scattered about the grassy area. No permit needed to use those. Probably not a good idea to make a fire on the actual beach. Have fun!
