Outdoors Kaʻanapali, Maui
Kaʻanapali Beach
An outdoor spot in Kaʻanapali, Maui, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Long sandy beach with good snorkeling at Black Rock.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Maui, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is ʻĪao Valley State Monument, 10 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Beaches
- Neighborhood
- Kaʻanapali
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The closest curated pick in Maui, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1ʻĪao Valley State Monument
Short paved walk to view the 1,200-ft ʻĪao Needle in a green valley.
Outdoors · 10 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Kaʻanapali Beach is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Maui
3 more curated outdoor spots in Maui. See the full Maui guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Maui run from 67°F in February to 73°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Kaʻanapali Beach itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Maui from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Maui weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Kaʻanapali Beach, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Kaanapali Beach, Hawaii, USA
- Coordinates
- 20.91774, -156.69673
- Destination
- Maui, Hawaii
Kaʻanapali Beach: quick answers
How much time do you need at Kaʻanapali Beach?
Plan on about 3 hours at Kaʻanapali Beach. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Kaʻanapali Beach?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Snorkel at Puʻu Kekaʻa (Black Rock) in the morning calm.
Is Kaʻanapali Beach free?
Yes, we list Kaʻanapali Beach as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Kaʻanapali Beach?
Kaʻanapali Beach is at Kaanapali Beach, Hawaii, USA, in Kaʻanapali. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Kaʻanapali Beach?
Kaʻanapali Beach appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Kaʻanapali Beach to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Maui.
Plan Maui
- Maui travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Maui weather by month
- Maui to Big Island 97 mi straight-line
- Oahu to Maui 116 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Maui
- Molokini Crater Activity
- Mama's Fish House Food
- Maui Brewing Co. Kihei Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.