During Winter and Summer seasons there are many swells that can be very dangerous. Ka'anapali Beach is a mile-long, spectacularly perfect beach that is home to seven resorts, high-end shopping, various restaurants and activities. (Why, if, and how they enforce this rule, I’ve got absolutely no idea…I’ve never had a problem. See map of Kaanapali Beach hotels and condos. It is my favorite place to stay on Maui. The beach itself is perfection. The island of Molokai remains true to its island roots. DETAILS: Kaanapali Beach is on Maui’s west side. Copyright © 1998-2020 Jon Blum - sitemap. I have visited each of the hotels, condos, and sights, have eaten at all of the reviewed restaurants, and took almost all of the photos. Hawaii's fourth largest island is called the “Garden Island.”. Plan your big day, or get away afterward. Your email address will not be published. At this beach “looks can be deceiving” so always use caution when enter and exiting the water and never turn your back to the waves. The youngest island is the largest and full of adventure. The spirit of islands infuses arts and crafts on Hawaii. ( 24 mile marker of Honoapi’ilani Hwy aka Hwy 30) You may use these HTML tags and attributes: Original info & content © 2009 to 2020 Maui Guidebook.com, LLC, Maui, Hawaii. Kaanapali Beach is Maui’s best-known beach, and Kaanapali is the major resort area on the West side of Maui. Writing about Maui has been my hobby for the past 30 years. Sound-bite: “What-ever. Play some of the state’s most famous courses. There is also a long concrete walk that you can stroll along as you meander between shops, eats, drinks, sunset, and the beach. Your email address will not be published. Breathtaking natural wonders, landmarks and more. Scroll down for Kaanapali Beach photos and videos. Black Rock offers cliff jumping (and cliff-jumper watching.) See Maui Hotels and Maui Condos  —  How to decide between a hotel and a condo, what part of Maui to stay on, which specific hotel or condo best suits your needs and your budget. Where: West Shore, Maui, about 50 minutes from Kahului Airport. For those seeking a more genuine Maui, Ka’anapali Beach has been so commercially sanitized, it really could be dropped into any similar latitude closer to your home and billed as a “Hawaiian-themed luxury resort destination.” Most folks of this mindset will likely tire of the relentless commercialism after about a half-day visit. After three hours, parking is $2/half-hour. Comfort meets convenience at Ka‘anapali Beach Club, located on Maui’s western shore just minutes … I am Jon and I love Maui. The Printable Guide on this webpage gives you the most important things you need to know for your Maui Vacation all in one place. Quaint towns, farms and beautiful beaches await on the “Valley Isle.”.