Beach· Maui· Hawaii
Waianapanapa State Park
20° 47.3′ N · 156° 0.2′ W · approximate
Black-sand Pailoa Bay, freshwater lava-tube caves, a sea arch and blowhole, and the ancient coastal trail make this Hana-area state park the most photographed stop on the Road to Hana.
Practical
Approx: black sand beach position from OpenStreetMap (way 44992151). Reservations required for non-residents (entry and parking time slots) at gostateparks.hawaii.gov/waianapanapa; DLNR fees: $5 per person entry and $10 per vehicle parking for non-residents, residents free with Hawaii ID; children 3 and under free; open 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Everyone in the car needs an entry reservation, including walk-ins and cyclists. Camping and cabins by reservation (non-residents about $30 per campsite and $100 per cabin per night per 2025-2026 notices; verify locally). Ocean is often rough with strong currents; swim only when flat. Not a boat landing.
Best for
Black sand, caves and the coastal trail