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Kāʻanapali Beach, Lahaina, HI

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Kāʻanapali Beach

Along Kaanapali Pkwy, beach access by Whalers Village · Lahaina, HI

Why you should go…

Kāʻanapali Beach is a three-mile stretch of sand along the West Maui resort coast. At its north end rises Puʻu Kekaʻa, known as Black Rock, where the Sheraton Maui hosts a nightly cliff dive ceremony. Midway along the sand, Whalers Village has more than 90 shops and restaurants, live music and a whaling museum. Beach activity kiosks along the shore can set you up with snorkeling, surf lessons, parasailing or a sunset sail.

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  • #maui
  • #cliff diving
  • #sunset
  • #resort area

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Kāʻanapali Beach, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Front Street

    Free

    Walk Lahaina's repaired waterfront street, reopened in August 2026 after the 2023 wildfire, as shops and restaurants return.

    3.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing