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Ka'anapali Beach, Lahaina

4.6
#1 of 129 in Parks in Maui
Beach · Nature / Park
Located in a popular beachfront resort, Ka'anapali Beach attracts visitors with its warm sands and shallow waters close to shore. You can board a tour boat right from the beach, or drop by one of many kiosks along the sands to rent snorkeling gear or purchase sunscreen. The beach also features several booths where you can sign up for sailing and surfing lessons, or find out about upcoming luaus and kayaking excursions. Several major hotels and shops surround the beach, along with a shopping complex and a renowned whaling museum. For an ultimate Hawaiian vacation within walking distance of this beach, book a stay at the nearby condominium village. Start your trip to Lahaina by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.
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Tours to Ka'anapali Beach

FROM $144 BOOK WITH VIATOR West Maui Half Day Snorkel from Ka’anapali Beach
4.7
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FROM $96 BOOK WITH VIATOR Premium Sunset Cocktail Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach
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FROM $149 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Snorkel in Lanai Island and Spinner Dolphin Search
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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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Ka'anapali Beach reviews

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  • By Chuck M
    There its a reason why Ka'anapali Beach was once the "playground" for Hawai'i's royalty and Ali'i. This area of Maui is stunningly beautiful, and is rich in the history and heritage of Hawai'i. The.....  more »
  • By amycrashed
    Pretty beach, but it’s crowded and touristy. If you’re looking for snorkeling, skip this stop. Poor visibility and the crowds seem to scare off fish. We collected a bunch of trash out of the water...  more »
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  • By hannssy
    i will definately come back here
  • By Nader Khorassani
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