Beach · Kāʻanapali, Maui

Kāʻanapali Beach

Kāʻanapali Beach
Photo: Rick Obst, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Kāʻanapali Beach runs for about three miles in front of the resorts. At its north end, Black Rock is a popular spot for snorkelling and cliff jumps. A paved path runs along the sand.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 1 of Maui in 5 Days

Visiting Kāʻanapali Beach: what to know

Tickets
Free; public parking is limited
Time needed
Half a day
Best time
Morning for snorkelling
Getting there
In West Maui, about 45 minutes from the airport

Maui itineraries with Kāʻanapali Beach

Day 1 of Maui in 5 Days

West Maui beaches

How Kāʻanapali Beach fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Kāʻanapali BeachKāʻanapali
  2. 12:30Lunch in KāʻanapaliKāʻanapali
  3. 14:30Kapalua Coastal TrailKapalua
  4. 16:00Nākālele BlowholeNorthwest Maui
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Kāʻanapali Beach FAQs

Is Kāʻanapali Beach public?

Yes, all beaches in Hawaiʻi are public. Public parking is limited.

Where is the best snorkelling at Kāʻanapali?

Black Rock, at the north end of the beach.

Is Kāʻanapali open after the Lahaina fire?

Yes. Kāʻanapali's resorts and beach are open.

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