From the sparkling, crystal-clear seas of Honolua Bay to the ʻohana-friendly shores of Kāʻanapali Beach, the west coast of Maui on its own has an exceptional array of beaches, all in close proximity to one another. So close, in fact, it is feasible to hit all the best ones in a single day. And while we don’t recommend doing that, it’s best to take your time and relax at the beach, we did it for you. So enjoy our virtual tour of Maui’s west coast beaches, which are all dotted along the picturesque Honoapiʻilani Highway.
Honolua Bay isn’t just for surfing, as the bay’s pristine waters and reefs grow calm during the summer months—perfect for snorkeling and swimming. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoDT Fleming Beach is a favorite amongst locals and visitors, and has a large parking lot perfect that’s easy to find an empty stall in. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoA perfect beach day at DT Fleming Beach. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoThe entrance to Kapalua Bay Beach is almost as scenic as the beach itself. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoAnd Napili Bay is not so bad either. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoDays like this are why people come to Hawaiʻi. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoKāʻanapali Beach is a jewel of Maui’s west coast, and it is easy to see why. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoNot only is Kāʻaanapali Beach gorgeous, but it’s also lined by some of Maui’s best hotels. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoPast Lahaina, Kamehameha Iki Park is easy to miss, but worth the visit. And it’s got a great view of Lahaina Harbor. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoIt’s also got this guy. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoLauniupoko Beach Park is great for keiki with its protected lagoon. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoIt is also a great place to go for a surf. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoAnd picnics. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoAs you pass Olowalu, the beaches aren’t the only thing stunning to look at. Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoIt’s hard to pinpoint Ukumehame Beach Park just because it’s so big, which is not a bad quality for a beach to have. Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
If you want to get away from the crowds, this is the place to go. Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
