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Kaanapali Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 23th place out of 282 beaches in the Hawaii region 127.8 km away from its center, the city of Honolulu. It is one of the beaches of Kaanapali settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, showers, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kahekili Beach, which has a rating of 8.8.
Kaanapali Beach is located in Hawaii within Kaanapali, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Maui island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Kaanapali 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Kaanapali 1.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Lahaina 1.4 km
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Kapalua 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Kapalua 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Kapalua 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Kapalua 1.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Kapalua 2.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Lopa Beach 2.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Ma'alaea 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Kahului 3.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Ma'alaea 4.5 km
What to do in Kaanapali Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Kaanapali Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
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The Kaanapali Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Kaanapali Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Kaanapali Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
Activities available on the ground:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Kaanapali Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are some boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Kaanapali Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Kaanapali Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Starbucks is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
There are 1480 places to stay in the Kaanapali Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Kaanapali Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Kaanapali Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
There are 4 attractions near Kaanapali Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Maui Nui Luau located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Kaanapali Beach is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 24°C and water 24°C. See more details in weather section.
Kaanapali Beach (Maui island) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Kaanapali Beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Turquoise water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
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