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Ka'anapali Beach

Off Hwy 30, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
808-661-3271
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Ranked #3 of 54 attractions in Lahaina
Type: Beaches
Activities: Sunbathing, Swimming, Group tours/walking tour
Description: One of the best beaches in Maui, a favorite for relaxation as well as water sports.
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Richland, Washington
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Great walk by the ocean, but pretty expensive to eat or drink. Sunsets are absolutely beautiful. Hold hands and stroll.

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New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Sand looks like brown sugar...your toes just melt into the sand as you walk. Nice backdrop and a sunset to die for. You can walk for miles on this beach- there is so much space to just lay around and sun bathe. There are really no words to describe this place- you just have to go and see it for... More

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Austin, TX
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35 reviews 35 reviews
14 attraction reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

This was a beautiful beach, not too crowded, with great snorkeling! The coral was some of the most beautiful we have ever seen.

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Toronto, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

I'm always amazed to visit a beach that is supposed to be amazing only to find it full of rocks and boulders. Have none of these people ever been to an actual nice beach? We spent five nights at the Westin Villas on Kaanapali beach in April and have to say the beach sucked! If you walked half a mile... More

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Alameda, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

There are a lot better beaches than this to enjoy unless you're the see and be seen type or afraid of leaving the hotel zone. Snorkeling is better in more secluded places and everywhere along here is overpriced to eat or shop. However, I imagine that if you're a teenaged girl traveling with her parents this would be the place... More

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Victoria, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

While we have been on Maui many times and visited Kaanapali, this was our first time staying at a resort on the beach. It's great. Wonderful beach,especially at Sheraton Black Rock. Very nice. Highly recommend it.

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Naples, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW via mobile

This beach has so much to offer! There is ample room on the beach, in the grass and under the gazebo. If you're group is looking to snorkel, scuba, picnic or take a romantic walk, its the perfect place.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

The most beautiful of beaches. A long concrete boardwalk frames the beach which is lined by hotels and restaurants. Strong currents, not for inexperienced swimmers but great snorkeling along Black Rock in the early mornings when things are calm.

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Princeton, New Jersey
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51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

We visited Maui for the first time this spring after hearing rave reviews. We went to the famous Ka'anapali Beach our first day after hearing spectacular reviews about this beach. Much to our disappointment, Ka'anapali Beach is a man-made beach with many large, commercial hotels running along the same. No local flavor. Further, the beach is definitely not as beautiful... More

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nipomo
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

after a 5 hour flight bouncing on the warm waves is like a massage 4 me.if its a warm day wear shoes to get to the water as the sand will fry your feet half way across the beach.

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