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Maui

Maui is the Island of Maui in Maui County, Hawaiʻi — west Kāʻanapali, Kapalua, and Nāpili resort sand, south Wailea and Mākena State Park, north Hoʻokipa wind and surf, and east Hāmoa on the Hāna coast.

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Choose your stretch

  • Kaanapali Beach — West Maui resort walk-on · three miles of white sand · Puʻu Kekaʻa (Black Rock) at the north end · GoHawaii amenities include Parking $2/30 minutes
  • Kapalua Bay — Northwest Kapalua Beach corridor · Park Maui does not cover Kapalua Coast Trail · D.T. Fleming Beach Park nearby for orientation
  • Napili Bay — West corridor between Kāʻanapali and Kapalua
  • Wailea Beach — South resort beach walk · restrooms and equipment rentals · paved path past hotels and shops
  • Makena Beach — DLNR Mākena State Park · Oneloa (Big Beach) and Oneuli · non-resident entry and parking fees
  • Hookipa Beach — North Shore County park · professional windsurfing venue · winter surf can be massive · lifeguards Mon–Sun 8am–4:45pm
  • Hamoa Beach — East Hāna coast · showers and limited facilities · longer Road to Hāna drive

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Parking at a glance

Kaanapali Beach: GoHawaii amenities line publishes Parking $2/30 minutes, restrooms, lifeguard, and shopping nearby. Park Maui does not cover Kāʻanapali. Check the posted resort and private-lot signs on the day.

Kapalua Bay / Napili Bay: Park Maui does not cover Kapalua Coast Trail. Check the street and lot signs on the day at the Nāpili and Kapalua public or resort lots.

Wailea Beach: Resort beach walk with restrooms and equipment rentals. Check the street and lot signs on the day. Nearby Park Maui context in Kīhei: Kamaʻole Beach Parks I–III visitor $10 daily / $50 weekly / $150 monthly (Hawaiʻi residents free with valid HI driver’s license) — different named parks from Wailea itself.

Makena Beach (Mākena State Park): Non-residents: entrance $5/person (children 3 and under free); parking $10/vehicle. Hawaiʻi residents free with HI driver’s license or ID. Commercial PUC vehicle rates published by DLNR. Pay at kiosks or online. Oneloa/Oneuli hours daily 5:00am–7:00pm; May–July 5:00am–7:45pm. Puʻu Olai (Little Beach) hours differ under the same park.

Hookipa Beach / Hamoa Beach: Check the County or roadside signs on the day. No Park Maui dollar table locked for these stretches here.

GoHawaii — Kāʻanapali · Park Maui · Park Maui rates · DLNR Mākena State Park

Best stretches and who they’re for

Kaanapali Beach

GoHawaii: West Maui signature beach; three miles of white sand; easy walking access from Kāʻanapali hotels; Puʻu Kekaʻa (Black Rock) at the northernmost section. Amenities line: Parking $2/30 minutes, restrooms, lifeguard, shopping nearby. Park Maui does not cover this stretch. Nearby oceansafety west towers include Hanakaoo Park and D.T. Fleming Park (8am–4:45pm).

Kapalua Bay

GoHawaii Kapalua Beach (also called Old Fleming Beach) on the northwest corridor. Park Maui does not cover Kapalua Coast Trail. D.T. Fleming Beach Park (lifeguards Mon–Sun 8am–4:45pm) is nearby orientation — picnic tables and restrooms.

Napili Bay

West corridor beach between Kāʻanapali and Kapalua. Check the street, lot and swim signs on the day.

Wailea Beach

GoHawaii: excellent swimming; restrooms and equipment rentals; paved beach walk past Wailea hotels, restaurants, and shops. Check the lot signs on the day. Prefer NWS HFO and on-site guidance for the swim day.

Makena Beach

Official DLNR Mākena State Park — Oneloa (Big Beach) and Oneuli (Black Sand). Non-resident entrance $5/person (under 3 free) and parking $10/vehicle; residents free with HI DL or ID. Oneloa/Oneuli daily 5:00am–7:00pm (May–July 5:00am–7:45pm). Oceansafety.hawaii.gov: Makena State Park lifeguards Mon–Sun 8am–4:45pm. County Ocean Safety notes increased shorebreak injury risk at Big Beach — heed lifeguards and posted warnings. DLNR does not allow pets on beaches. Puʻu Olai (Little Beach) hours differ under the same park.

Hookipa Beach

GoHawaii Hoʻokipa Beach Park: world-famous professional windsurfing contest venue; winter surf can be massive; picnic tables and restrooms. Oceansafety.hawaii.gov lifeguards Mon–Sun 8am–4:45pm. Check the posted signs for commercial ocean recreation and the lot signs on the day.

Hamoa Beach

GoHawaii Hāmoa Beach on the Hāna coast: outstanding swimming and bodysurfing; showers and limited facilities. Longer Road to Hāna drive — plan time and fuel. Check the roadside and lot signs on the day.

Notes before you pack

  • Dogs: At Mākena State Park (Makena Beach), DLNR State Park Rules prohibit pets on beaches and in swimming areas. In County of Maui parks, Ch. 13.04A: dogs outside dog parks must be on a leash up to 6 feet held by a responsible person; pick up waste; dogs (except guide/signal/hearing/service) prohibited on athletic fields. Follow posted signs at resort and private paths. DLNR park rules · Mākena State Park · County Ord. 4302.
  • Swim / lifeguards: Prefer oceansafety.hawaii.gov hazard ratings, County Ocean Safety Guide, on-site lifeguard warnings, and NWS HFO. Lifeguarded Maui stretches on the state list include Hookipa, Makena State Park, D.T. Fleming, Hanakaoo, and Kamaole 1–3 (Mon–Sun 8am–4:45pm). Physical towers and posted warnings remain authoritative.
  • Fees: Mākena State Park non-resident $5 entry + $10 parking; GoHawaii Kāʻanapali Parking $2/30 minutes amenity line; Park Maui excludes Kāʻanapali / Kapalua Coast Trail / Maʻalaea. Check the kiosk and street signs on the day.
  • Tide: NOAA CO-OPS 1615680 Kahului, Kahului Harbor, HI (island NWLON reference).
  • Lahaina corridor: Front Street Pāpalaua–Shaw open to vehicles since Aug 1, 2026; confirm maui recovers map for remaining closures and Local Access Only zones before Historic District plans.

FAQ

What is there to do near Maui?

Near Maui: sunset sails and cruises, and snorkeling. See Off the sand for tours and tickets.

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