Maui is known for its award-winning beaches and West Maui has over 120 miles of coastline to explore and enjoy swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling and other fun activities. We’ve put together a list of best beaches and parks in West Maui to help you decide where you want to beach yourself. Restrooms, parking and lifeguards may not be available, and we advise guests to study our Beach Safety tips after check-in.
One of the most popular Maui things to do is experiencing Hawaii marine life and fun West Maui activities. From ocean excursions to sunset dinner cruises, it’s easy and convenient for our guests since the pickup point for most ocean activities launches from Lāhainā Boat Harbor. To book these activities, visit
Olowalu Beach is known for its soft bronze sand and is a remarkable snorkeling spot to see centuries old coral and marine life. Beware not to get stuck in the sand or step on thorns!
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Baby Beach (Puʻunoa) is a favorite for families with young children because of calm, shallow waters protected by a reef that is home to turtles and tropical fish.
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Kamehameha Iki Beach Park is known for its two surf breaks. Surf schools give lessons on the smaller waves of Breakwalls, while The Shark Pit break is best left to experienced locals.
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Kahekili Beach Park (Airport Beach) is a sandy beach with excellent snorkeling, swimming and scuba diving. It has a shady pavilion with picnic tables, public restrooms, and barbecue grills.
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Kāʻanapali Beach is a popular beach, known for its white sands, sparkling ocean and access to the luxury resorts, spas and restaurants located along the 5-mile paved Kāʻanapali Beach Walk.
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Honokōwai Beach Park is a neighborhood beach park with large shady trees for picnicking, a playground and a small shallow beach with calm waters protected by a reef.
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Pohaku Park, nicknamed “S-Turns” is one of the few beaches in the neighborhood of Kahana. This small park has picnic tables and barbecue grills and is popular with the local surfers.
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Nāpili Bay is a picturesque crescent shaped beach with soft sand and turquoise water. Swimming and snorkeling is ideal on calm days.
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DT Fleming Beach in Kapalua is a wide sandy beach with large shady trees for picnics. Surfing and boogie boarding is popular here because the waves are strong and not ideal for swimming.
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Kapalua Bay topped the “2018 Best Beach in America” list by Dr. Beach for its beautiful crescent beach, pristine ocean for swimming and snorkeling.
LOCATION12,000 humpback whales migrate annually from Alaska to Hawaii. Typically the season is from November – April, with peak viewing in the winter months. Book an advance tour for this popular event.
BOOK ACTIVITYThere is nothing like the thrill of your boat tour being escorted by a group of playful spinner dolphins. This is a great year round option to see Maui’s frolicking marine life.
BOOK ACTIVITYPick your sea vessel and adventure to see the island of Maui from the ocean by kayak or catamaran or by renting a private yacht to power boat.
BOOK ACTIVITYLearn how to surf at a variety of West Maui surf schools. Or experienced surfers may want to rent surf boards, boogie boards or stand up paddle boards.
BOOK ACTIVITYChoose from bottom fishing or sport fishing vessels or you can hire a private local guide for the best shoreline or spear fishing.
WEBSITEThe Snorkel Store is our partner for beach gear rentals. Rent beach chairs, beach umbrellas, snorkel gear, boogie boards or coolers. Packages are available to rent daily or for your entire stay.
WEBSITEWest Maui has some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving sites to spot honu (green sea turtles), colorful tropical fish and incredible coral and caves.
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