Visit Maui’s
Best Beaches
Have you ever daydreamed for hours while you stared at a beach in Hawaii on a calendar in your cubicle at work? How about those life-like fantasies where you can close your eyes and almost feel the glorious Hawaiian sunshine radiating against your skin? The best beaches to visit on Maui depend on what kind of trip you’re planning. Whether it’s a honeymoon, a family vacation to Hawaii, or a surf trip to the North Shore of Maui, we can help to direct you.
Get rid of the hassle of trying to figure out where the best beaches on Maui are. Relax and have confidence in our experience and perspective. Plan for a beautiful holiday full of all the best things to do on Maui! Go snorkeling with Pride of Maui at Turtle Town with your family, or take surf lessons on Maui with your friends. Plan out a delicious Hawaiian-style beach BBQ for a family celebration. Go beach hopping, or just lay out in the sun and work on your well-deserved Hawaiian tan. Enjoy Pride of Maui’s Top 15 Beaches on Maui, and get ready for some fun in the sun!
Makena Beach State Park
Makena Beach State Park has three different entrances and features two beaches. They are the aptly named, “Big Beach” and “Little Beach.” No matter on which one you find yourself soaking up the gorgeous Maui sunshine, you will be quite pleased that you did. Did you know that Makena Beach is the most photographed beach in all of Hawaii?
Location
South MauiLifeguard
Big Beach (8am-4pm)Facility
Public restrooms & showerPicnics
Picnics areasSize of Beach
Big Beach & Little BeachDangerous
Beware of rogue waves!Activities
Ka’anapali Beach
Ka’anapali Beach is one of the best beaches on Maui for so many reasons. This area appeals to many different types of beach-goers because of all of Ka’anapali’s conveniences.
Location
West MauiLifeguard
8am-4pmClose proximity to
Facility
Public restrooms & showerActivities
Popular Ocean Activities
Kids
Great for kids
Baldwin Beach Park
Baldwin Beach is certainly one of the most frequented beaches in Maui’s North Shore area, but not just because it’s insanely beautiful. There are also some nice amenities like a huge parking lot, public restrooms, showers and many different areas to throw down a towel and chill out.
Location
North MauiLifeguard
8am-4pmClose proximity to
Facility
Public restrooms & showerPicnics
Picnics areasActivities
Popular Ocean Activities
Kids
great for kids
Wai’anapanapa State Park
Location
East MauiClose to Areas
Hana townFacility
Public restrooms & showerPicnics
Picnics areasActivities
Short hikesKids
Great for kidsCulture
Hawaiian culture
Honolua Bay
Honolua Bay is about a 20-minute drive north of the Historic Town of Lahaina. Not only is Honolua Bay a famous Maui beach for surfing and snorkeling, but it is one of the most beautiful and vibrant beaches in all of the Hawaiian Islands.
Location
West MauiLifeguard
No LifeguardClose to Areas
Ka’anapali & KapaluaClose proximity to
Facility
No Public restrooms & showerDangerous
Do not leave valuables in your vehiclesActivities
Popular Ocean Activities
SnorkelingKids
Great for kidsExperience
Great for experienced surfers
Palauea (White Rock)
In the ancient Hawaiian language, Palauea translates to “lazy.” Palauea Beach, also known as White Rock, is seldom visited by tourists and is mostly frequented by South Maui locals. Just south of the Kea Lani Beach Hotel in Wailea, White Rock is a medium-sized sandy beach with excellent spots for snorkeling and diving.
Location
South MauiLifeguard
No LifeguardFacility
No Public restrooms & showerDangerous
Don’t go into the ocean if the water is murkyActivities
Popular Ocean Activities
Kids
Great for kidsWedding
Most popular wedding beach on Maui
Kapalua Bay
Kapalua Bay is one of the most beautiful sheltered beaches in all of Hawaii. The greater area here is mostly dominated by the Kapalua Resort and condominium communities, but the bay is still open to the public. Conde Nast named Kapalua Bay as the “Best Beach in the World,” and the Travel Channel called it the “Best Beach in America” back in 1991.
Location
West MauiLifeguard
No LifeguardClose proximity to
Facility
Public restrooms & showerActivities
Popular Ocean Activities
SnorkelingKids
Great for kidsSightseeing
The Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles
Hamoa Beach
Hamoa Beach is a gorgeous, crescent-shaped East Maui beach that is about half of a mile past Mile Marker 51 on Highway 31. Hamoa shares a space with the Hana-Maui Resort, so some of the facilities here are only open to hotel guests. This beach is a great place for soaking up the East Maui sunshine and some calm aloha vibes.
Location
East MauiLifeguard
No LifeguardClose to Areas
Near Hana Town and Travaasa HotelFacility
No Public restrooms & showerDangerous
Do not leave valuables in your vehiclesActivities
Popular Ocean Activities
Camping
Camping allowed
Olowalu
Olowalu Beach can be found on the West Side of Maui, roughly 4 miles south of Lahaina on the Honoapi’ilani Highway. If you’re coming from South Maui and headed to the west, you will find Olowalu before you reach Lahaina.
Location
West MauiLifeguard
No LifeguardClose to Areas
Close to Historic Lahaina TownFacility
No Public restrooms & showerDangerous
Do not leave valuables in your vehiclesActivities
Popular Ocean Activities
Camping
Camping allowed
Ho’okipa Beach Park
Ho’okipa State Beach Park is one of the most famous beaches for water sports in the whole world! When you visit Ho’okipa, look forward to some awe-inspiring views of the Pacific Ocean and the chance to see many of Maui’s most adept water sports athletes and pros in action.
Location
North MauiLifeguard
Lifeguard at Ho’okipa Beach Park (8am-4pm)Close to Areas
Near Historic Paia TownClose proximity to
Facility
Public restrooms & showerPicnics
Picnics areasActivities
Popular Ocean Activities
Kids
great for kidsSightseeing
the Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles
Oneuli Beach
Seated on the north edge of the Maluaka Wetlands in South Maui, Oneuli (aka Naupaka Beach) is a bit of a “secret beach” on Maui. It is mostly frequented by locals, experienced scuba divers, and naturalists.
Naupaka Beach is actually part of the Makena State Park, even though it is on the Wailea side of the Pu’u Ola’i Cinder Cone.
Location
South MauiLifeguard
No LifeguardClose to Areas
Near Hana Town and Travaasa HotelFacility
no Public restrooms & showerDangerous
Do not leave valuables in your vehiclesActivities
Popular Ocean Activities
Camping
Camping allowed
Kamaole Beaches
In South Maui, and more specifically in South Kihei, you will find Kamaole I, II and III. They are collectively known as “Kamaole Beaches.” For those who live in Maui, these beaches are referred to as Kam 1, Kam 2, and Kam 3. They all compose the same coastline, but each has its own unique set of characteristics.
Location
South MauiLifeguard
8am-4pm dailyClose to Areas
Facility
ADA Accessible, parking, restroomsPicnics
BBQ, picnic tablesSize of Beach
Approx. 1.5 mi total (Kamaole 1, 2, 3)Activities
Popular Ocean Activities
Snorkeling and swimmingCulture
Hawaiian culture, family beachArea Size
Charley Young Beach
Charley Young Beach can be accessed through a neighborhood at the most northern end of Kamaole Beach Park (Kam 1). It is seated at the intersection of Ili Ili Road and Kaiau Place. The best time to go to this beach is in the morning, when the ocean conditions are at their calmest, and before any trade winds pick up.
Location
South MauiLifeguard
Lifeguard on Charley Young Beach (8am-4pm)Facility
Public restrooms & showerPicnics
Picnics areasActivities
Popular Ocean Activities
Location
Great for kids
La Perouse Bay
La Perouse Bay is a must-see in South Maui! Located at the very end of Makena Alanui Road (Highway 31), guests will be completely blown away by this lava-rock-ridden bay, and the trail that opens into Maui’s historical and famous Kings Hawaii.
Location
South MauiLifeguard
No LifeguardFacility
No Public restrooms & showerActivities
Short hikesKids
Great for kidsCulture
Hawaiian cultureSightseeing
Frequent sightings of Spinner Dolphins
Kanaha Beach Park
Located in the scenic coastal area between Kahului Bay and Spreckelsville Beach, Kanaha Beach is the birthplace of kiteboarding. This gorgeous beach serves as a base for canoe clubs and fishermen. It even has a campground with a place to gather and BBQ with ohana (family.) As this beach was built around the needs of our island’s residents and not for tourism, it has a great family vibe. Kanaha Beach is easy to find as it is right next to the airport.
Location
Central MauiLifeguard
Lifeguard on Kanaha Beach (8am-5pm)Facility
Showers & BathroomsPopular Ocean Activities
Kitesurfing, swimming, canoeingCulture
Hawaiian Culture
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