Best Beaches in Maui

If you're looking to go on vacation and enjoy everything from beautiful, sandy beaches to unique, rugged lava shorelines, then Maui is the perfect location to spend your vacation. The beaches of Maui are perfect for enjoying warm weather and water, snorkeling and scuba diving, long walks and hikes, swimming and surfing, or just relaxing and soaking in rays of the sun.

Makena Beach State Park

Located in the southern part of Maui, Maken Beach State Park is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island and a must-visit for anyone taking a trip here. The Park itself is 165 acres of wonderful scenery with picnic areas, restrooms, wonderful scenery, and two beaches. You and your family can enjoy activities like swimming, snorkeling, fishing, exploring the park, and much more!

Waianapanapa State Park

Explore lava tubes, sea arches, ancient pools, and one of the more scenic beaches in Maui. Located right outside of Hana Town on the east side of the island, Waianapanapa State Park offers 120 acres of pure beauty with swimming, hiking, camping, and picnic areas, perfect for a day of relaxing with your family and friends.

Baldwin Beach Park

Located in the northern part of Maui, Baldwin Beach is a long and beautiful sandy beach with lifeguards, restrooms, showers, and picnic areas. This family-friendly beach has protected swimming areas on the east and west ends, and is a great place to snorkel, look for seashells, skimboard, and relax. Paia Town is only minutes away and there is plenty of parking.

Kapalau Bay

This beautiful crescent-shaped, white sand beach was once voted `Best Beach in America` and is a great place to go snorkeling and have a chance at seeing some of the wonderful sea life that Maui has. Enjoy a quiet day with the family in this sheltered area and eat at one of the good restaurants nearby.

Olowalu Beach

Located on the west side of the island, Olowalu Beach offers some of the best snorkeling on the island, with hundreds of acres of reef to explore underwater marine and reef life. Book a boat tour that will take you farther out where the snorkeling is ideal, or swim in the shallow waters off the beach.

Start Planning Your Maui Getaway

Finding the ideal Maui vacation rental can make or break your stay. You’ll be able to find a place whether you dream of an oceanfront oasis or being steps away from the sandy shores of Maui in a beachfront property. Our vacation rentals also offer the space and convenience of home while you’re away so you don’t have to give up life’s little luxuries.