Kapalua Beach Maui Hawaii

Kapalua Beach

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This serene cove on the northwestern tip of Maui is known as one of the most beautiful spots in Hawaii. Sunbathe on the soft white sand and …

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Oct 25, 2024
Another great beach to visit. Not crowded and good for swimming. The waves here are not as large and violent. There are a lot of fish and turtles at the lagoon of this beach for those who enjoy t… Full review by umestagramm2
Aug 10, 2024
The Kapalua Bay Beach is one of the best snorkeling spots with easy access. Fish as long as my arm, colorful, big sea turtles, nice corals . Shallow water for kids, deeper water for adults, the whole… Full review by HelenDLR9
Aug 10, 2024
Gorgeous beach in every direction, but a bit tricky to find and parking is even trickier. Get there early to park and find your way. I think there are a couple different entrances. Full review by Hotelsnobb

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This beach looks lovely but we are planning a vow renewal (13 people total) for March 2022. I keep reading that it is busy. …
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This beach looks lovely but we are planning a vow renewal (13 people total) for March 2022. I keep reading that it is busy. Anyone know what it's usually like around 4pm? Wondering if we will be able to carve out space for our family with a pretty view for photos. Thanks!
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Are you "wedded" (my silly pun, sorry) to this site? If I had my choices, I would hurry on down to Kaanapali Beach (between the Hyatt and the Sheraton) and get set up on those …
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Are you "wedded" (my silly pun, sorry) to this site? If I had my choices, I would hurry on down to Kaanapali Beach (between the Hyatt and the Sheraton) and get set up on those beautiful stretches of sand and grass for my vows. We were there (both beaches) recently and thought the Kapalua Beach rather pathetic (sooo very much damage) and you may need to get a permit or something to put up a gathering for 13+ people. Who knows? You may need to ask. The Kaanapali beach area is way more desirable over this beach (IMHO). Kaanapali sunsets? Off the charts! Stuff to do? No comparison. We've been regular visitors for 25+ years here to this part of Maui and would strongly steer you towards Kaanapali. Please, do PM me with more requests for info. I hate to see anyone waste money and time on a just "so-so" location for such an important gathering.
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How is the parking?
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Well, you’ve just spent thousands of dollars going to Hawaii. If the lot is full (keep in mind, people do start leaving in the early afternoon), drive one block to the Kapalua tennis center. …
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Well, you’ve just spent thousands of dollars going to Hawaii. If the lot is full (keep in mind, people do start leaving in the early afternoon), drive one block to the Kapalua tennis center. Pay $10 and get a ticket for your dash. You can come in and out all day. Lot is nice and big, with some shady parking spaces. And right across the street from the beach lot. If you park on the street, you must get all 4 tires off of the pavement or you will be ticketed. Well worth the $10
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Can you rent snorkeling gear there? If so, how much?
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I brought my own gear so I don’t remember if there was a place to rent- sorry!
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Can you rent chairs or umbrellas on this beach? Facilities?
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Sorry, I dont know. We brought our own chairs and umbrella. Yes there are facilities.
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How far is the beach from the cruise port? Looking for a beach for snorkeling that can take an uber to
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Aloha Carolina! How lucky are you? Maui is like none other. May I make a suggestion? Based upon our experiences, I would contact CB Taxi and have them pick you up, ferry you …
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Aloha Carolina! How lucky are you? Maui is like none other. May I make a suggestion? Based upon our experiences, I would contact CB Taxi and have them pick you up, ferry you around, and return you on time to your cruise. Remove the anxiety. Now, as for where to go. Why Kapalua? It is nice but it is waaay up the proverbial road by a long shot. Why not hang out at Black Rock on Kaanapali Beach? You will see oodles of fish and be so enthralled by the beauty of the area. I wouldn't be surprised if you return home, put the family place up for sale and move here! And I don't live here. Oh, and rent your snorkle stuff here too! One-stop shopping right at your cruise-limited finger tips. Time-wise, travel to Kaanapali is about 45 minutes. Kaanapali has Whalers Village right there, too. Check that out. And then there is Lahaina. If I were going to Maui, I'd go there without hesitation. Not so much snorkeling going on there but it is the heart and pulse of old time Maui. We've just finished a cruise to NZ and Australia and I totally understand the time limitations of when the ship sales and all that tension. CB Taxi is an awesome service we used on our last (December 2018) trip to Maui. Ontime, dependable, and so easy to do business with. Check them out online (and no, we are not related). I do not believe you need to go that far to snorkle. Going to Kapalua is another 1/2 hour further up the road. Consider how much time you will be in dock.
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