Beach· Maui· Hawaii
Kaanapali Beach
20° 55.1′ N · 156° 41.6′ W
West Maui's famous resort strand, described by the state tourism site as three miles of white sand and once named America's Best Beach, running from the Hyatt north to Black Rock.
Practical
Bottom drops quickly to overhead depth; do not swim when surf is up because of rips. Showers available; restrooms at hotels; no lifeguards along much of the beach (to-hawaii.com). Free public parking is limited; paid parking at Whalers Village (validated by stores and restaurants). The paved Kaanapali Beachwalk runs behind it.
Best for
Beach day and dinghy-free walk-up dining
Nearby
- Kaanapali Beachwalk0.2 NM away
- Leilani's on the Beach0.2 NM away
- Whalers Village0.2 NM away
- Hula Grill Kaanapali0.3 NM away
- Monkeypod Kitchen Kaanapali (Whalers Village)0.3 NM away
- Kaanapali Roadstead Moorings0.4 NM away
- Marriott Reef Day-Use Moorings (Kaanapali)0.4 NM away
- Maui Brewing Co. Kaanapali0.4 NM away