Sugar Beach
Sugar Beach
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Rhonda T
Russell Springs, KY203 contributions
Mar 2020
Love this beach. We stayed at the Sugar Beach Resort and were just steps from this beautiful beach. While the water was a little cool we were still able to enjoy some time playing in the waves. I loved the fact that we didn't have to deal with rocks or seaweed. We were able to watch the whales from our chair which was a nice surprise. Although we didn't have children we say many on the beach and it looked safe for them. Very quite and lovely week spent on this wonderful beach.
Written March 26, 2020
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Caleb Large
Ada, OK34 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Spent most of my trip to Maui at sugar beach. Relatively private and had a great view of the windmills. Close to many places to eat/shop etc. would definitely stay at sugar beach again in the future. Can get crowded depending which side of the beach you are located on.
Written September 13, 2021
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Naples Nomad
Naples, FL316 contributions
Sep 2021
Not a lot of reefs for fish snorkeling although there are some. Also able to see some turtles typically after 1 p.m. or so. This area is perfect for sunbathing as many of the beaches are covered in rocks. Nice wide beach, plenty of room to spread out, well maintained.
Written September 14, 2021
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raweekley
Mason, OH125 contributions
Mar 2022
Not the first beach that comes to mind during your Maui visit, but if you are staying in the Kihea area it is definitely a destination worth visiting.
Mostly bordering condo properties, this lightly populated beach is ideal for a romantic sunrise/sunset stroll or a morning run. With approximately 2 miles of unobstructed beach, Sugar Beach is the alternative to the resort area popular destinations.
If quiet serenity is the priority, this spot is worth a visit.
Mostly bordering condo properties, this lightly populated beach is ideal for a romantic sunrise/sunset stroll or a morning run. With approximately 2 miles of unobstructed beach, Sugar Beach is the alternative to the resort area popular destinations.
If quiet serenity is the priority, this spot is worth a visit.
Written March 22, 2022
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Karen Ritchey
74 contributions
Oct 2019
If you’re looking for a quieter side of Kihei to stay, this is it. It’s away from all the busyness of the main attractions in Kihei. Very nice condos, great swimming pool and outdoor Jacuzzi. Right on the beach
Written September 14, 2020
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Mark S
Corrales, NM3,453 contributions
Jan 2020
Sugar beach is one of the biggest beaches on Maui and still often overlooked. Many access points, there are long stretches of great beach and rock formations full of life and tidal pools. Spend an hour or the whole day, a great place for a picnic. Whale watch from the beach...
Written February 14, 2020
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Don W
11 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Quite outstanding long beach to walk. There are few people on the beach although some are there for family gatherings and fishing. A bit of a rough water compared to the beaches along Kihei but way less crowded and no less beautiful for a walk or a swim
Written April 20, 2024
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Aleida1004
Foster City, CA105 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
This beach was close to our condo so we visited with a toddler. There weren't any amenities and there were a lot of Portuguese man o wars so we had to leave and couldn't let the baby in the water. To get to the beach you have to go through some pine needle shrubbery. I wouldn't recommend it.
Written March 31, 2019
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myklnz
Flagler Beach, FL60 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Our group booked Sugar Beach's event site for a private luau. Having lived in Hawaii growing up and visiting a dozen times or more since moving back to the mainland I've been to a fair few luaus.
Sugar Beach does it right with some great semi-traditional food and entertainment. Just enough of the true Hawaiian culture while providing a modern take on both the dance and food. No poi....Kahlua beef was done well, poke station, salad station and tiki bar all came off great!
Would recommend and do again!
Sugar Beach does it right with some great semi-traditional food and entertainment. Just enough of the true Hawaiian culture while providing a modern take on both the dance and food. No poi....Kahlua beef was done well, poke station, salad station and tiki bar all came off great!
Would recommend and do again!
Written May 21, 2018
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Lynne A
Los Angeles, CA1,984 contributions
Jan 2021 • Friends
Awesome stretch of beach to watch amazing sunsets. Also lots of whale watching opportunities from the shore, sometimes the pods get quite close. Many times sea turtles come to rest on the shoreline, good photo opportunities but you are not allowed to get too close. Some windsurfers, paddles boarders and fishermen but not too crowded. Bathrooms across the road.
Written January 6, 2021
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Hello we just got back from Maui. We stayed between Lahina and Napilli.,The swimming in that area has a lot of coral reefs and rocks. Is swimming in this area less rocky? We can't wait to come back to Maui!
Written November 25, 2018
The Sugar beach area, except for a stretch further west, is relatively clear of coral reefs. However, the wave action is mild, less dramatic, and not a snorkeling area compared to the Ka'anapali/Napili area. In addition, standup paddling can easily be done (activities center next door) and canoe club paddlers practice off shore every morning. For a nominal fee
you can go out and paddle with members and even take a dip when they take a rest stop.
Written November 26, 2018
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