A beach for all skill levels but swells can be massive even on quiet days. I have personally…read morerescued a fellow who started just standing on the sand who got swept in. Still One of my top five favorite beaches! No bathrooms and they did take the public rinse station away a few years back. Parking can be a challenging but there is a bus stop close by. Napili market is minutes away for excellent poke.

A beautiful no resort-y style beach. FYI: No lifeguards. We witnessed a medical emergency and no…read morelifeguard was hard. Limited parking - but it's still busy as there are a ton of condo's/motels on the beach. There are a few restaurants overlooking it, so easy to escape for a meal or a drink. When we were there for spring break, we were coming off a storm and it was quite rough. Some surfers catching some great barrels which was fun to watch. Other days it was calmer. A ton of snorkelers - I guess there is a few reefs full of fish. It's also adjacent to a sea turtle cove, so you can catch some sea turtles on their way. Overall, a great beach. I'd come again to the area.

Beautiful, protected bay with reef that has many different fish and sea turtles. There is shade and…read moreplenty of things to see while snorkeling! No need for the big boat tours! Gorgeous spot.

This beach is wonderful but they now charge a whopping $47 to park! It almost costs as much as…read moretheir quick ticket price of $49 ish. Saw a turtle :)

One of the highlights of my trip to Maui was coming to Black Rock Beach in Lahaina. Originally we…read morewere supposed to stay in Lahaina, but because of the rebuilding of the area, we stayed a little further south. I wish I did stay in the area because the whole area is a vibe. It's a little more touristy with resorts and shopping areas, but once you get on the beach you forget all that. Some of our group was already here and gave us specific instructions on where to park. We parked in a paid parking garage and had to walk between hotels to find the entrance to the beach. This particular stretch is in front of the Sheraton Maui Resort. This beach was awesome! Don't get confused like I did and think this was a black sand beach. Black Rock refers to the giant black lava rock going from the beach into the ocean. It's a very popular cliff diving area. In my opinion, you got to have some athletic ability to do the cliff diving. There's two ways to get to the peak of the rock to jump. There's a path from the shore, but you have to do a little climbing with a very sketch path to the top. The other option is to swim in the ocean towards the end of the rock where you have a little ladder to get you up, but you still have to get to the top of the rock. My friends and I decided to do the swim out which in itself was a challenge. One I got close, I decided to be the photographer in the water for when my friends jumped. We hung out in the water for awhile before swimming back to shore. The beach is perfect for lounging around, with soft white sand and crystal clear water. I brought my snorkel and goggles to really appreciate what's under the sea. We stayed out here way longer than we planned because time flies when you are having fun. On my next trip to Maui, I would totally consider staying right on this beach. I will most definitely be back!

Favorite beach in Maui. You can guarantee you will see 3+ turtles by the rocks on the right side…read moreevery time. And occasionally, a Hawaiian monk seal that comes up to bask in the sun during the day. Tourists here are the worst though! I have seen them crowding the turtles (10 ft distance is the law), standing on the swimming turtles to treat them like surf boards, and even approaching the monk seals or blocking their path back to the water (50+ ft is the law). Enjoy this beach responsibly and respect the beautiful wild life that frequent this beach.

The coastal trail was a fairly easy hike. Most of the trail was either a boardwalk or paved. Don't…read moreforget water and snacks. By the end of the trail we were both tired and hungry. As luck would have it we found a great little stand selling fresh açaí bowls and smoothies. It was perfect! Then the payoff of DT Fleming beach was worth the trek! Highly recommended!

Go here. Nice view, nice walk, nice weather, nice place, nice beaches, nice....... Don't forget to…read morego to happy hour

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

OMG! The sand was so soft and smooth that I was surprised when my feet touched the sand. Totally…read moreloved 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).

Bring bug spray! The trail is nicely shaded with lush green tree, ground coverage, and softened…read moredirt path. Although, that meant lots of mosquitos for the 5 min walk from the trail head to the stream. The stream during this season is dry and zero water. There were plenty of chicken and roosters running around. The sunlight peaking through the trees and branches created nice backdrop for pictures. Definitely would explore more if we ever come back.

The best place to snorkel at…read more There were so many fishes and different kinds also! It was my first official time snorkeling so it was a little spooky but man oh man, I had a blast. Didn't see ant sea turtles but did see a variety of fishes.

This beach is located near the end of the Kapalua coastal trail in extreme northern Maui…read more We had driven 1 hour from Kihei to Kapalua Bay for snorkeling on Thursday November 7, 2024. Afterwards we drove over to Dragon's teeth to hike down to Makaluapuna Point, where we watched huge waves crash against the rocky shoreline. Walked 10 minutes past the Ritz Carlton, Kapalua to DT Fleming Beach Park. Only 3 miles from Kapalua Bay, one of the best snorkeling spots on the island. However, no snorkeling here today, as high waves rolling into the long beach. Red flag warning sign says 'Danger, no swimming'. Another sign says 'Warning, Dangerous shorebreak'. Picnic tables and rest rooms, with outdoor showers available to wash away the sand. There are about 20 free public parking spots, but all were taken by 10am, including a number of food trucks, and surf board rental trucks. Across the street is a parking lot of several dozen spots, with only three filled. Nonresidents have to pay and register at this parking lot, through www.parklinq.com, entering zone 210. On Thursday November 7 2024 they only offer all day parking 7am to 8pm for a flat fee of $26. Hawaii residents may register to park for free. The good thing is that this $26 fee enables you to park on the same day at the impossibly crowded Kapalua Beach parking lot 3 miles away.

Nice beach with some good amount of shade. Though with shade it meant that there were leaf, twigs…read moreand small cones on the beach that kids didn't like when they stepped on it and hurt their little tender feet. Sand was semi soft and smooth, definitely not as smooth and soft as Kaanapali Beach. Waves can be big depending on day and time.

We finally came back to Kapalua Bay Beach after a few year break due to the bad wild fire tragedy…read more The bay is more beautiful than ever. However, now we have two kids and they loved playing in the sand and ocean waves. Maui ocean water is warm, so everyone stays warm while in the ocean or snorkeling. We take turns watching the kids while the other parent goes snorkeling. On several days, we saw lots of fish, turtles, and eels. On one snorkeling adventure, a more experienced snorkeler pointed out to me something near the rocks. When I first looked, I didn't see any fish and the person pointed again. THEN, I saw it! It was an octopus on the rocks! It was holding on to the rock and I could see it breathing. That's the only motion you could see. I watched it for several minutes, then the octopus started moving its tentacles and moved around the rock, then swam to another rock. That was sooooo coooooool! (Thank you fellow snorkeler!) Seeing the octopus was one of the highlights of my Maui vacation. There are showers and restrooms on one entrance to Kapalua Bay, so you can rinse off before heading to your car. For parking, there is a paid lot (pay through an app on your phone, but it's expensive). You can also find street parking and walk to the beach. Hope to be back in 2027!! Xie Xie!!

As beaches go, this was a nice day. Water not too cold, good place to snorkel, family had a good…read moretime.

A nice simple beach to chill and hangout at. There's a playground before the beach that kids could…read moreenjoy and a large grass field to run about. The beach's sand is on the coarse side. Sufficient shade from trees on the beach which is nice since many beaches at Maui tend to not have much shade at all.

I came across this beach after eating a delicious burrito from fish market just across the street…read more It was a very windy day in Maui with large waves at every other beach that we've seen. We saw that thoa beach had a little a barrier wall so that we could at least take a dip. Be warned, there are lots of rocks and coral even within the barrier. I, along with others, were throwing the rocks out of the way to avoid any potential scrapes or cuts. The current was also very strong, but I believe that was because the waves were extremely large that day. I can also see this spot being a lovely snorkel place beyond the barrier when the waves are calm. There is a large grassy area and a playground for kids nearby. There is also tables and grills that I saw some locals enjoying and having a little party.

This was one of my favorite beaches the island of Maui. It's just a bit secluded, lots of sand,…read morebeautiful views, but not much shade. We did find a small cluster of trees and parked ourselves there. So beautiful and very relaxing! Go!

This is seriously a hidden beach at the end of the Kapalua Coastal trail. I mentioned this in my…read moretrail review. About two miles in walk further and you will be rewarded well. Whitish sand. Less crowded and most often than not nobody's here. Follow the directions I fixed it so it will take you directly to the beach. BUT you have to walk the trail mentioned above to get here. At the end of the paved trail cross a little road and continue on to the dirt road. Follow the trail. You won't miss it. Happy trails and enjoy this hidden gem no more! You're welcome!