Maui Beaches by Region

Every stretch of sand from Kapalua to Hana, with the best spots for snorkeling, sunsets, families and quiet corners.

Beach Safety, Shorebreak and Ocean Conditions · 3 months ago

Reading Maui’s Shorebreak: A Traveler’s Guide to Ocean Conditions and Beach Safety

Maui’s coastline is a mosaic of moods.

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Family-Friendly and Kid-Safe Maui Beaches · 3 months ago

South Maui Family Beaches: Kid-Safe Shores in Kihei and Wailea

South Maui has a special way of making family beach days feel easy.

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Central and North Shore Beaches · 4 months ago

Central and North Shore Beaches: Maui’s Windy Coast of Waves, Turtles, and Small-Town Charm

The Central and North Shore coastline is where Maui trades postcard calm for motion.

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Central and North Shore Beaches · 4 months ago

Central and North Shore Maui Beaches: Wind, Waves, and Local Life

If you ask first-time visitors to picture Maui beaches, they often see Wailea’s golden crescents or Kaanapali’s resort walk.

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East Maui and Hana Beaches · 4 months ago

East Maui and Hana Beaches: Black Sand, Red Coves, and Hidden Coastlines

The road to Hana is often described as the journey, not the destination, but in East Maui the beaches are destinations worth every winding mile.

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West Maui Beaches From Kapalua to Kaanapali · 5 months ago

West Maui Beach Guide: Kapalua to Kaanapali

The West Maui coastline from Kapalua to Kaanapali is one of the island’s most rewarding stretches for beach lovers.

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Secluded and Hidden Maui Beaches · 5 months ago

Hidden Maui Beaches: Finding Seclusion on the Valley Isle

Maui’s famous beaches earn their postcards.

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Best Maui Snorkel Beaches From Shore · 5 months ago

Best Maui Snorkel Beaches From Shore: A Region-by-Region Guide

Maui’s shoreline is a patchwork of lava points, crescent bays, and coral gardens, and some of the island’s most memorable underwater encounters happen just a few fin kicks from the sand.

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South Maui Beaches in Kihei, Wailea and Makena · 5 months ago

South Maui Beaches: A Sun-Soaked Guide to Kihei, Wailea, and Makena

South Maui is where Maui’s dry, sunny side meets a ribbon of sand and lava.

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Maui Beaches for Sunsets, Romance and Photos · 5 months ago

Maui Beaches for Sunsets, Romance, and Photos: A Region-by-Region Guide

There is a particular hour on Maui when the island softens.

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