With over 30 miles of beaches, Maui is paradise for those who want to swim, surf, or just enjoy the sun. Whether you're looking for a relaxing vacation with gentle breezes and plenty of leisure time or an action-packed excursion filled with exciting waves and heart-pounding adventure, Hawaii has what you're looking for in a vacation. Read on to learn about Maui's best beaches.
1. Hulopoe Beach is considered by many to be among the ten best beaches in all of Hawaii. Since the beach is a marine life conservation area, tropical-hued fish and plant life provide colorful underwater scenery for divers. Temperatures hover in the mid-70s, making Huopeo Beach an idea setting for swimming and sunbathing, too.
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2. Waianapanapa State Park may not be best place for swimming (strong wave and rip currents typically make it unsafe), but it's ideal for picnicking and hiking. This black sand beach has twelve cabins, picnic tables, restrooms, showers, and parking. The tides turn red during certain times of the year, and local lore says that this honors the death of Chief Kaakea's wife. However, the presence of red shrimp offers a more scientific explanation for this phenomenon.
3. Kapalua Beach is connected to Fleming Beach via a shuttle service which is free for guests at several area hotels. Kapalua Beach fronts the Kapalua Bay Hotel and gets very crowded, so try to arrive early. Gentle waves make the beach ideal for snorkeling and swimming.
4. Wailea Beach is one of five beaches within Wailea Resort on Maui's South Shore. This large crescent-shaped beach in front of the Four Seasons Wailea and the Grand Wailea Hotel and Spa features restrooms, outdoor showers, and a limited amount of free parking.
5. Maluaka Beach, one of four beaches on the Makena Coast, is a favorite among families because it offers ample parking and picnicking space. Other amenities include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, and a landscaped park. Divers flock to this beach so they can check out a sunken World War II tank.
6. Hamoa Beach is just outside of Hana, and its gray sand is a combination of coral and lava. Hotel Hana-Maui keeps up the beach, which is open to the public and includes restrooms, picnic tables, and outdoor showers. No lifeguards, unfortunately.
7. Kaanapali Beach fronts several of the Ka'anapali resorts. A paved walkway stretches the length of the beach from the Hyatt Hotel to Black Rock, which boasts excellent snorkeling. Amenities include lifeguards, restrooms, and outdoor showers.
8. D.T. Fleming Beach is a crescent-shaped beach just north of the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. Visitors can rent snorkeling gear, kayaks, and boogie boards from the activities desk at the Ritz-Carlton. Other facilities include restrooms, showers, picnic tables, barbeques, and a parking lot.
9. Kapalua Bay Beach is located in West Maui and its calm surf shielded by lava rock is perfect for families and more subdued swimmers. This gold sand beach is near Kapalua Bay Hotel, so it tends to get crowded with tourists staying at the Kapalua or at one of the other posh hotels nearby.
10. Oneloa Bay Beach is also in West Maui near Kapalua Beach, but it tends to be less crowded than Kapalua. Oneloa is Hawaiian for "long sand" and the beach offers breathtaking views of Kahoolaw and Lanai. There are limited facilities, but ample parking.
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