This place is truly breathtaking and a must stop on the Road to Hana. I took my wife here and she…read morewas blown away about being that close to turtles. They are much bigger in person! We thought we might be able to see some that day but there were a whole group of them. The surfers were out that day and the waves were huge, so I wasn't planning on getting in the water but took tons of photos. Highly, Highly recommend

If you are looking for turtles and want to watch surfers catching some waves, this is the place to…read morebe! Please come and create your own adventure.

Expansive beach with plenty of parking. Lifeguards and restrooms. You can see turtles here too. I…read morepreferred the south end with some small cove and shades. Wind is strong and surf can be high at time. Close to Paia to meet your dining or shopping needs. Spectacular views.

This wasn't my favorite but the kids loved it. I just didn't like that the rocks or shells were…read morehard and sharp. I also got stung by a jelly fish so be careful where you play in the water. It's pretty and you can park next to parking lot next to the beach.

Pretty nice beach with minimal street parking available so it's tough when it's busy…read more We pulled the wagon and the sand is sloped and very soft so it was very difficult to pull the wagon across the beach. Also, when we went, it was 30 mph wind so Sam pelting us in all over and it was kind of painful. That being said the water is super clear and nice and cool so it's nice on the hot day.

Baby Beach, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. Baby Beach!…read more Nothing like a beach to yourself. Some were leaving as clouds rolled in prior to the tropical storm. It's nestled in a residential neighborhood, parking along the street just be mindful of the residents. There isn't a bathroom or wash station so we used a bucket of mother natures finest seawater to wash off the sand. We weren't completely alone as we had two turtles swimming nearby, which made our day even better. There are places marked off for turtle eggs, must be a baby beach for tiny humans and tiny turtles. If you're looking for a calm beach for yourself or your little humans this is the place for you. Mahalo

Love everything about this spot! Whether I'm packing up for a full beach day, hanging out while…read morefishing, 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

Free park with a small parking lot. Just 5 minutes from the…read moreairport. 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.

Lovely and quaint small beach. Parking is truly hit or miss but usually it's hard to find around…read morehere. This beach is so intimate in the best way. Walking here is beautiful as well with the views but you do walk by Mama's Fish House. Mama's fish house is beautiful in my opinion but just note you have that technically right behind you / the beach. Can get windy here so not always best spot to bring umbrella.

This beach is small and intimate and not exactly the best spot to go and have a swim, BUT it's a…read moregreat beach for the little ones. Because of the reef that protects the little cove from the north shore swell, the water is calm and eases onto the shore gently. The sand isn't like the fine white sand you find at most other beaches, but more of the bigger, stickier variety. Many shells and corals also line the shore. Take a walk and you'll get a good exfoliation ;) On our last visit a few turtles were out, resting on the shore. I watched in dismay as many people decided to sit/lay within close distance to them or walk closer to get a better look/photo. Please DO NOT go near the turtles. I get it, I still get happy when I see them out and about, but please leave them alone. They have a sign posted on a beach just for that reason. Aside from that, this beach is a nice, convenient spot to hangout and chill for a bit with our little guy where we can have peace of mind knowing a crazy wave won't come and pull him into the water. There are parking stalls available at the entrance of Mama's Fish House. Prepandemic, the stalls would often fill up easily. At the moment, parking should be easier to find. Just a note that there are many, many guests of the restaurant that stop by this beach as they wait to be seated. It got busier as we got closer to sunset hours. One person even tried to climb the coconut tree that was near us and fell down, almost hitting my husband. We started to feel a little unsafe as the crowds grew and many weren't wearing their mask so, we hele'd on out of there as a precaution. Enjoy & stay safe.

This is one of the calmest swim areas on the North Shore of Maui. There is a barrier about 50…read moreyards out that keeps the waves to a minimum. Safe for kids to swim. Keep in mind that there are no restrooms and no water nearby.

I pulled recently broken glass and rusty rebar from the sand. Better and safer beaches down the…read moreroad.

I am not exaggerating when I say the ambiance here is enchanting. I have only dined during the…read morelunch hours but I can imagine it's even more enchanting at night with the tiki torches and cool ocean breeze under a moonlit sky. The food is some of the best I have ever had with excellent service. You will pay top dollar for all of this but it's worth it!

My friend and I went here for lunch while on a day visit to Maui. Mama's Fish House was our first…read morestop on arrival. It is worth it and must be experienced at least once. Give it a try, give it a splurge. You won't regret enjoying such fresh, tasty ingredients with wonderful welcoming service. We made our reservation maybe a month in advance. Plan ahead for it and enjoy!

Lower Paia Park is a more quiet, secluded beach if you're looking to get away from the hubbub of…read moremore popular locations. Located behind the youth center. We visited on afternoons on weekdays, which could have contributed to how quiet it was. The few visitors at the park were bodyboarding or surfing peacefully. With the trees behind the shore, there's plenty of shade to share. Even on windier days, the hill behind the shore blocks the breeze from kicking up loose sand. Like many beaches on the island, the sand is soft as silk; however, the shoreline is murky from silt and there's a substantial layer of hard, fist-sized rocks to walk through you get into the water. Not so much the clear blue waves found elsewhere in Maui-- larger, cloudy waves here are better for bodyboarding than gentle swimming. TBH, just sitting and listening to the ocean is enough of a reason to visit. Though the waves are rougher and the water reaches quite high up the shore, there's at least a few meters of dry sand to lay your towels. There are rinsing stations, public restrooms, and trash cans at the entrance (grass side), but be mindful that there are a few transients camped out near this area.

We stopped by here after checking out the art galleries at Paia. The beach is beautiful with white…read moresand and turquoise ocean water. However it was kinda sketchy with a couple homeless guys hanging out near the public restrooms.