This is one of the best all around beaches on the island and I'll let you know why. *Parking right off the road, but get there EARLY, it fills up fast! *Close and easy beach access via stairs. If stairs are hard for you then this might be a drawback. *Beautiful sandy beach with clear water and the break isn't too big. great for the kiddos. *Big enough so that even when the masses show up it doesn't get too crowded. *You can snorkel here too. The North end is usually the best, but we've had luck towards the south end too. Its slow in the middle. It's not as good as Honolua Bay for snorkeling, but this is a much easier beach to relax at and easier for the kiddos. *Tree line is fairly close to the shore and provides shade if you want to be out of the sun. This is our family beach of choice when we are on the island in Lahaina or the nearby area. The kids love it, there's plenty to do for everyone and the best part is it doesn't get too crowded like the resort beaches. The wind can pick up in the afternoons. read more

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

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Easy to miss this beach. Make sure you have someone to help guide you where to pull over and park. Get here early for parking. There's only about 4-5 parking spaces. We got here at 8am and there was 1 family on the beach already. Once you park, there's a ton of stairs down leading to the beach. Then it's peace and quiet. I'd say it's a hidden gem. Not crowded like the other beaches in Kaanapali. read more

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Fun beach pit stop overall. It felt very secluded, there are only a few spots to park by the road but there is no real parking lot. You have to climb several stairs down from the road to the beach so it's not too accesible if you cannot use them. The water was also choppy and road at least when we went so not the best for swimming or snorkeling but great for boogie boarding and surfing. We had a great time watching people surf. There are no bathrooms nearby. You'll also see a few chickens who are friendly and will try to approach you. I would say this is not a kid friendly beach since the waters are in the rough side. Overall, a good 1 hour pit stop but not a beach where one lingers. read more

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Absolutely loved this beach. Not sure why it isn't higher in ratings. Kids 9 and 12 loved the boogie boarding here, saw a handful of turtles and the chickens are entertaining. It wasn't busy due to limited parking which made this beach so peaceful and nice!! This one was my favorite!! read more

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Slaughterhouse Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the area. Excellent snorkeling and noodling. Great coral reef, tons of fish, always turtles ! Can get windy and the sand blows hard, but never disappointed by this gem. read more

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Love this beach! It is so beautiful and feels very private. Get there early because parking can get busy, and heads up - there's a bit of stairs on your walk down to the sand. Highly recommend checking packing some snacks and staying a while! read more

The Mokuleia Beach, is also know as the Slaughterhouse Beach, which came from the honolua ranch slaughterhouse and storage shed that were located on the cliff's edge above the ocean, where the buildings were torn down but the name stayed. There is a steep stairs walk down from driveway to the beach, and it's a small local beach, where you can spot sea turtles sometimes. read more

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Unfortunately we came back here two years later and the beach is completely different! There is water covering the far left side with the half cave and rocks that made this beach so charming. read more

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Gorgeous spot! So many great things about this beach. Not overly busy, had plenty of space to ourselves. The snorkeling here was excellent. Plenty to see right off the beach, including ocean life like eels, turtles, and loads of fish. Or, if you want more of a swim, continue around the point to the north and explore Honokahua Bay as well. A relatively easy swim (fins needed), although somewhat far. read more

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Loved this beach! It was the perfect day spent here that we never planned! We originally planned to beach hop to another bay but once we got here we could not tear ourselves from its beauty. The water in the morning is pristine and the snorkeling is incredible. Soooo many turtles that also swim along the waters edge! Pack a lunch and be ready to hang for the day when you come here! read more

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This is one of my favorite boogie board beaches. We nicknamed it 100'steps when we first found it. Cement staircase to the bottom. No actual sign says slaughterhouse. ! There are some spots, right and left when you get to the sand that have Shade. No lifeguards. No trash service or cans. No bathroom s or showers But when it breaks , super for boogie boards and body surfing Sand bottom. Minimal parking. So minimal people on the beach. Green handrail as you go down. Look for that when searching. For me no cell service... read more

Beautiful beach with the best snorkeling in Maui. We saw multiple sea turtles and such a large number of fish on the reef that I can't even list them all. Way more than we ever saw on any snorkeling excursions in the Caribbean. It is a steep staircase walk down and back so anyone with physical limitations should know that. But if you are able to do it, you should make it a priority. And don't forget snorkel gear! read more

can't ask for a better clean beach Super clear water and not too many people One of our favorites when we visit read more

We absolutely loved this beach and we went to quite a few on our trip to Maui. The hardest part is parking, but we went around 1/2 and lucked out with a spot. There were big waves that were fun to jump in and watch people surf and boogie board. It is down some stairs, but a super short walk. read more

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It's not that secluded, about noon in mid-feb. on a Monday it was actually pretty crowded. Waves can be on the bigger side, but the water is warm and a beautiful light blue. So yeah, just be careful entering/exiting the break area. There is a sign at the top of the stairs, which no one apparently reads. It basically says NOT to remove anything from the beach--yes, this includes shells! *ahem haoli folks* (everyone thinks, 'no big deal, I'm only taking a few', but you multiply that exponentially by the number of people who take stuff and then you're left with nothing but a depleted, run down area left for dead). Please respect the land. read more

Slaughterhouse Beach - This means DONT TAKE SHELLS! - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We've been here every other day while on vacation. It was our favorite beach on the island. Sea turtles swimming within reach. White sandy beach and just the right amount of waves. Perfect for snorkeling or wave boarding. read more

I drove counter clockwise of north West Maui and all the sudden I saw all this camera from TV crew. I was very curious of what they are looking at. I parked my car and saw huge waves with a surfing competition going on. There were 5 to 6 pro surfers and 5 to 6 jet skis. This bay has a nice sandy beach. If it was a sunny day I could imagine myself just relax on a beach. But that day, It was a large well-formed waves that look perfect for the more experienced boogie boarders and surfers. If the waves are not to big it seems to be a very good snorkeling spot around the the north point and into Honolua Bay. Parking is on-street and minimal. There are concrete stairs with a railing that will take you from the ~100′ elevation parking down most of the way to the beach. read more

Slaughterhouse Beach - View from the lookout. - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This beach has it all (except parking and wash off ) shade, wind block, boogie boarding, snorkeling, and exercise to take the stairs in. We stayed for longer than we expected due to everyone having so much fun. Sand as far as you can see would highly recommend. read more

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Good for boogie boarding not so much for snorkeling depending on weather. We were there during a windy week and we parked and walked down only to find the water too choppy. So we drove back to Kapalua where it was nice and calm. It's beautiful here, sand looked nice, pretty secluded beach just wasn't safe to snorkel the day we went. read more

I love snorkeling at this beach, especially since you can swim around the rocky outcrop on the right of the beach to the next bay easily, so you get 2 bays in one visit. Snorkeling is obviously great as there are usually a couple of yachts anchored with groups of swimmers in both bays. The lava rocks provide a haven for fish and the odd turtle and the drop gives you enough room to duck dive and explore. Summer is usually calm, and winter can get windy and wavy. Street (aka side of the road) parking can get a little tight especially during peak times. There are quite a number of steps to navigate and there are no restrooms. But don't let that put you off, it is a lovely beach for swimming or sunning. Just remember, don't pick up shells or touch the wildlife, leave everything for everyone else to explore, and nature in it's place. Oh, and use reef sunscreen to make sure we keep the coral healthy too! It isn't far from Kapalua, so if you are hungry stop off at the Honolua Store (near the Ritz Carlton) for a cheaper bite to eat and free parking. read more

A pretty cove a bit north of Kapalua, with roadside parking (be careful folks) and a long stair walk to get down to the cove. It was fairly protected the day I was there, so the seas were light and kids could easily make it in and out of the water. The bottom there is more sandy, with the rocky reefs on the edges of the cove. I didn't see a whole lot, and the sandy bottom contributed to murky water, but it is in Hawaii, all beached are nice. read more

Entrance to the beach is 20 feet right of the handicap parking sign. People park in front of the entrance and can hide it. Very obvious stairway. Don't walk through holes in the fence. Super fun beach for Bodysurfing, Surfing, Snorkeling, Sunbathing. Learn to dive beneath the waves and your on easy street for snorkeling. read more

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No facilities but a decent place to boogie board and a pretty good place to snorkel. The best place to snorkel in my opinion is in front of the protruding rock on the right sidef the bay. The water was very clear and there were a lot of fish, including a 2 foot red snapper and a 2 foot parrot fish. A couple of other people recommended swimming to the other side of the rock but there were fewer fish there although the water was also very clear. There was a snorkel tour boat docked there so that may explain fewer fish to see. There are about 20 parking spaces by the highway. Walk to the right of where most of the cars park and head down the stairs. The beach is about 50 feet below the highway. At noon, there was still a lot of shade from the cliffs and trees. The beach is also sandy, unlike Honolua Bay which is rocky. read more

Great hidden gem of a beach, if you go out to the right to snorkel up to the tip you'll find a turtle highway. So many turtles coming around the bend from Hanauma Bay into slaughter house. Definitely a go to spot. read more

Nice waves to ride in. Great sand. Not too busy. Nice getaway. Have to watch the waves with smaller children tho. read more

Slaughterhouse Beach - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This beach is pretty secluded. This beach is between mile marker 31 and 32 on Hwy 30 in west Maui just north of Kapalua and north of DT Fleming Beach. On our way to the blowhole, we stopped here. And this was on our list of places to stop. And if you have the Maui book, this is one of the best beaches mentioned in the book. Slaughterhouse beach is a hidden gem, great calm waters, beautiful sandy beach and my kids/husband loved it. Bring your umbrella, coolers, sun block and enjoy this beach. I saw people doing photoshoot here. There is not access for the handicap people. read more

This is a GREAT beach for many reasons: - small crowds, see the list of reasons why below. - calm surf, generally speaking not too rough. - pleasant sand, no reef shoes required - great location, 15 minutes-ish from Lahaina and resort row Now the reasons that this is not a FIVE-STAR are some of the reasons that this place is so awesome. That said, not all of the downsides will be worth it for folks. - No bathrooms, pack in, pack out. - Small parking lot means parking on the non-existent shoulders. - Can get a little windy. - No shade other than far away from the surf. - you have to walk down a good flight of stairs to get to the beach, which also means you will have to walk back up. It's not super-strenuous, but keep in mind how much stuff you really need to pack-mule down and up. Our family spent hours there and will def go back. read more

-Attempted to go to Honolua Bay, but found out later (after the fact) when looking at my phone that it was actually Slaughterhouse Beach (and I think Lipoa Point), attempted to snorkel (but I think it was a little too late in the day as it wasn't as clear), also it's been so long time since I've snorkeled that I forgot how to properly seal the goggles maybe? maybe they just don't fit my face? (have you ever googled goggles? feels weird), Nonetheless it was gorgeous. read more

One of our favorite beaches. Water is so clear and snorkeling is amazing. Feels very secluded. Loved it! read more

Slaughterhouse Beach - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Beautiful beach!! One of those hidden gems. Bring your picnic lunch and enjoy a more secluded beach in Maui. Good snorkeling and great paddle boarding. Beware there are lots of stairs and no restrooms. That being said it was still worth the hike (carrying my board). read more

Highly highly recommend this beach! It's a great place to body surf, boogie board or watch body! It is absolutely worth the drive! Be prepared to hike down the stairs to get there. read more

Slaughterhouse Beach - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This is honestly my favorite beach in Maui! The water is so clear and although we didn't snorkel, a lot of people seemed to enjoy that too. Relaxing and secluded for an island vibe! read more

My sweets and I really enjoy this beach. I love the cliffs that surround it. It makes it feel secluded. I love how it is somewhat off the beaten path. It has never been too crowded which is a plus. We have spent hours here just swimming and looking at all the beautiful underwater wonders. Time flies when you're swimming with turtles. We encountered some pretty giant ones here and I could of watched them forever. So beautiful. I almost didn't want to review this place and keep it secret, keep it safe hahaha. read more

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Spectacular sandy cove at the bottom of a small cliff with fantastic waves of shimmering clear water. Great for boogie boarding. One of the best beaches in Maui. read more

The best beach in Maui. It's very secluded, away from resort row and all the tourists, beautiful short hike down to the beach, the water was clear and beautiful, and the waves were calm and serene. Absolutely love this beach! read more

This is an out of the way beach that you have to climb down the steps to get to the ocean but it is well worth the climb. Not many people hang out there so you have the crystal blue water and very few children or tourists, which is a plus for me. Do watch out for the rocks though; there are a couple near the the coastline and I bit it on one while coming in on a boogie board, but I am clearly no professional. read more

This beach is between mile marker 31 and 32 on Hwy 30 in west Maui just north of Kapalua and north of DT Fleming Beach. We came across this beach on our way to the Blowhole - glad we stopped! Slaughterhouse beach is a gem! Great calm waters. Spacious. There is some shade under trees but not a lot. Bring an umbrella and chairs and you're good. I've seen people post pictures of turtles on instagram. Lots of people were snorkeling here. read more

This was pretty secluded which was great! We were there on a Sunday with maybe 20-30 other people. Lots of wave action so it was a fun place to boogie board. I'll be back! The only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 is because parking can be tough. No bathrooms but just pee in the ocean read more

Excellent beach with crystal clear water for snorkeling! We saw turtles and eels and not over crowded!