📸 Kāʻanapali Beach | Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
📝 My Story:
Kāʻanapali Beach is one of Maui’s most famous beaches — and once you visit, you’ll immediately see why.
Leza and I spent the afternoon wandering this stunning three-mile stretch of white sand. It’s lined with resorts, restaurants, and shopping, but somehow still keeps its charm with sparkling blue waters, easy beach access, and plenty of space to relax.
We loved how lively Kāʻanapali felt — families playing, people snorkeling, beach volleyball games happening spontaneously. It’s a great place to spend a few hours, a full day, or even just pop by for a sunset stroll.
Parking can be a little tricky (especially near Whalers Village), but if you’re patient, it’s absolutely worth the effort!
🌎 Location:
📌 Quick Info:
🏙️ City: Lahaina, Maui
🅿️ Parking: Paid parking ramps available near Whalers Village (can fill up quickly)
🚻 Bathrooms: Available near beach parks and resorts
🚲 Bike Rentals: Available nearby in Lahaina
🧭 Travel Tip: Bring snorkel gear — Black Rock at the north end is a famous snorkeling spot!
📸 Photographer’s Note: Amazing sunset photos — use the palm trees as natural frames for your shots
🛐 Etiquette: Respect resort property lines but beach access is public
🕰️ Best Time to Explore: Early morning for peaceful vibes, late afternoon for sunset magic
♿ Accessibility: Many paved paths; good for strollers and wheelchairs near Whalers Village
💡 Pro Tip:
If you have time, walk to Black Rock (Pu'u Keka'a) — it’s not only a great snorkeling spot but also where you can sometimes watch locals cliff dive at sunset!
📸 Photography Tip:
Head closer to Black Rock for stunning photo compositions — the rock itself adds great texture and depth to sunset and beach shots.
🎉 Fun Fact:
Kāʻanapali Beach was once named "America’s Best Beach" and was Maui’s first planned resort area — built in the 1960s!
It even had the very first resort built in Hawaii: the Sheraton Maui.
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