What a beautiful and underrated spot! I wasn't expecting much at first, but as soon as I walked toward the beach--OMG--the sand was so soft under my feet, and the water was that perfect, clear blue that just makes you want to dive right in. The view of Mauna Kahalawai (also known as the West Maui Mountains or "Maqui") in the distance was absolutely breathtaking. It felt like one of those picture-perfect moments you only see in postcards. What I really loved was how peaceful and open the beach felt. It wasn't overly crowded when I went, so I had plenty of space to relax, take in the views, and just enjoy the sound of the waves. Whether you're into kiteboarding (which it's known for), having a picnic, or just lounging by the shore, this beach really has something for everyone. Another big bonus? It's super close to the airport! If you have a layover or a few hours to kill before your flight, this is the perfect spot to unwind. Just a quick Uber and you're in paradise--seriously, it's maybe 5-10 minutes away depending on traffic. You'd never expect such a peaceful beach to be that close to the airport, but it's one of those rare places where you get convenience and beauty. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm on Maui. Don't miss this spot--it's a gem! read more

Free park with a small parking lot. Just 5 minutes from the airport. We didnt walk the whole beach, just looked for a place to eat our lunch and came across the perfect picnic table in the shade with view of the ocean. Lots of flies so be aware. We saw some lifeguards on duty. Overall a calm park. read more

It's always fun to escape your day to day work life. Just to relax on the beach, however that may be for you. I tend to enjoy taking bikini or dress selfies & then hiding from the sun somewhere in the shade. Cause it only takes five minutes for me to overcook. Lmao. read more

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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

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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

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This is a fairly remote beach that is a Mecca for kite and foil board Surfers. All ages. But ability's are equal. Women and men. Of course, very windy. read more

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

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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

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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

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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

Kanaha Beach Park - Shark sited today with Turtle in mouth! Better him than FRANK B - Beaches Near Me

Beautiful beach but tweaker homeless people pretty much everywhere. Also a lot of trash from locals not respecting the beach. There are way better beaches on Maui but atleast this one is close to the airport. read more

Much like others who have reviewed this beach, we came here to kill time before getting on our flight. And I am so glad we did! It is the kite surfing beach in the area and we were lucky to have been treated to a show from an instructor of 14 years who just happened to be enjoying his day off. He was doing flips, flying all over the place, and we watched as he dazzled and eventually spoke to us about the sport, showing us his equipment, etc. That said, there is plenty of parking, some gravel, some paved. There are plenty of tables and areas to hang out and this is actually a camp site as well, though no one seemed to be camping when we were there. There are some fire pits and the bathrooms were decent. There is a boathouse here and we saw a bunch of people rowing. The sand itself was not the best, so I wouldn't recommend for laying out, but great for kitesurfing. 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

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We were driving around trying to kill time before our flight and decided to check out this beach. It's more of a beach/park for locals. There were some families picnicking and celebrating a birthday. There was ample parking and bathrooms (didn't have soap). The airplanes were right overhead and you have to drive around the back area where the taxis are to get to the park. read more

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Kanaha Beach Park - Look at the background! - Beaches Near Me

Great beach in Kahului next to the airport and pretty popular amongst the locals. Pretty clean overall and the water is clear as well. Also plenty of picnic benches and other amenities. read more

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

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Ummm...why did I discover this beach the last day before we left?!? We were looking at spots to kill time before our flight. The beach is literally 5min from the airport! I wish I spent more time at this beach. Water was clear, not super crowded. Alot of locals fishing. Beach had a big area if you wanted to BBQ or set up for parties. Next time definitely spending more time here. read more

This was a the perfect place to rest before our flight out of Maui. We came here in the morning and had the entire stretch of beach to ourselves which was amazing. The views were beautiful since the beach is kind of within a cove so there were picturesque views of mountains. The sand isn't the softest, there's definitely a bit of wood/ocean debris where I wanted to keep my shoes on; but certainly it was a very lovely and quiet beach to walk on. We also didn't sit for too long since there are tiny little sand crabs all over. read more

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

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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

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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

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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

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I'd categorize this place as a true "local's beach." Not to say that tourists aren't welcome, but overall there are nicer beaches than here, and ones that aren't located next to a sewage plant lol. It's fine during the day, but as soon as the sun sets, I'd get the hell out of Dodge... PARKING: Parking is close in proximity to the grassy park and beach, and plentiful on any given day, but if the surf is up, forget it. THE PARK & FACILITIES: There are lots of grassy areas with shade to spread out and be comfortable. Camping is allowed though with permits. All the usual facilities are here like showers, picnic tables, grills, and even sand volleyball courts. Overall noise is loud due to being located next to OGG. A lifeguard is on duty. THE BEACH: Being that it's on the north side of Maui, conditions are suitable for windsurfing. There are shallow reefs but you don't want to be snorkeling in an area with high ocean traffic and choppy water. The sand is white and soft, and goes on for miles east towards Sprecklesville. The views of the West Maui Mountains and north side of Maui can't be beat. TIP: There is a homeless situation in this area so be careful even during daylight. The place turns super shady at night. A recent murder in the area only validates that statement. OVERALL: Daytime yes, nighttime hell no. read more

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

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Definitely a "locals" beach. You see many local families having picnics and bbqs here. The views here are amazing and the water is crystal clear. Kite surfers come here because of the winds, you can watch them off in the distance. Everytime we've come here, it is never busy and not very touristy. We usually pick up some shrimp plates over at Geste's shrimp truck and take it here to eat. I took off one star only for the amount of flies that hover around. Not very pleasant to eat in the picnic areas on the grass. Overall, I love it here. Very peaceful. read more

This beach is more of a community beach than your resort beach - a little off the beaten path with a lot of locals around. The bf and I were able to enjoy a lazy afternoon of just lounging in the sand and watching people kite surf. Just a heads up - there are a bunch of chickens and roosters walking freely around, and the rooster was not shy about showing off his vocal prowess lol. read more

Beautiful large beach park near the airport in Kahului. Epic views! Onshore trade winds make this the perfect beach for windsurfing and kiting and a good training area for canoes. Broad grassy areas away from the blowing sand are good for picnics and parties. Clean restrooms, and lifeguards make this a family friendly park.! There is a small roped off designated swimming area near the last parking area. Kiting and windsurfing are not allowed until after11 am when fishing and diving are popular. It can get crazy on the weekends when bouncy houses and birthday parties dominate but cooperation amongst users is the norm, not the exception. If you can handle the wind, this is a great beach in town . read more

we happened onto this beach .. saw the kites from a distance and drove up to investigate. I'm not a water sports person but it was fun to watch. read more

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Wow. What a pleasant surprise. This beach is 1 mile from Kahului Airport. The day we went, It was completely empty; but, there were at least four lifeguards there. We didn't get in the water because we ran out of time but the next time I go to Maui, I will definitely visit the beach and do some swimming and snorkeling. Such a beautiful view and the waves seemed very calm. Very clean and I felt quite safe. Just lovely. read more

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

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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

Kanaha Beach Park - The water was purple after sunset. - Beaches Near Me

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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Come early to find shade or bring your umbrella! Waters are beautiful, amazing view of the mountain valley. Lots of kite surfers so make sure to give them space! The airport is nearby so you will hear them taking off. read more

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Located somewhat near the wastewater treatment facility and tucked away behind the sometimes rancid-smelling Kanaha Pond, Kanaha Beach, which admittedly had a reputation for being home to an army of van-dwelling folks and other homeless types, gets itself kinda a bad rap. Despite that (and indicated by the current rating of over four stars), I will not be the first to sing praises for the beach. In addition to being a hotspot for wind sports, the beach and the park are just simply nice. Kanaha is place for a baby luau, a photo shoot, or to observe native species of flora and fauna at sunset... and it's literally seconds away from town! If you haven't been in a while, get over your past hesitations, learn to pronounce it correctly, and head on over! read more

Beautiful Beach! Please pick up your appola/ rubbish and take it with you when you leave please. Be careful and enjoy. I will see you there. Happy 2020! ;p read more