This beach is located near the end of the Kapalua coastal trail in extreme northern Maui. We had driven 1 hour from Kihei to Kapalua Bay for snorkeling on Thursday November 7, 2024. Afterwards we drove over to Dragon's teeth to hike down to Makaluapuna Point, where we watched huge waves crash against the rocky shoreline. Walked 10 minutes past the Ritz Carlton, Kapalua to DT Fleming Beach Park. Only 3 miles from Kapalua Bay, one of the best snorkeling spots on the island. However, no snorkeling here today, as high waves rolling into the long beach. Red flag warning sign says 'Danger, no swimming'. Another sign says 'Warning, Dangerous shorebreak'. Picnic tables and rest rooms, with outdoor showers available to wash away the sand. There are about 20 free public parking spots, but all were taken by 10am, including a number of food trucks, and surf board rental trucks. Across the street is a parking lot of several dozen spots, with only three filled. Nonresidents have to pay and register at this parking lot, through www.parklinq.com, entering zone 210. On Thursday November 7 2024 they only offer all day parking 7am to 8pm for a flat fee of $26. Hawaii residents may register to park for free. The good thing is that this $26 fee enables you to park on the same day at the impossibly crowded Kapalua Beach parking lot 3 miles away. read more

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Nice beach with some good amount of shade. Though with shade it meant that there were leaf, twigs and small cones on the beach that kids didn't like when they stepped on it and hurt their little tender feet. Sand was semi soft and smooth, definitely not as smooth and soft as Kaanapali Beach. Waves can be big depending on day and time. read more

As far as views go, this was spectacular. It's absolutely massive-which made for very good people watching and I passed by a small acai bowl stand as I walked onto the beach, which made it all the better. The sand is not rocky and there is alot of room to spread out. It is very popular, so prepare yourself for seeing many people. I could have gone on potentially not the best day because the winds were absolutely insane. Wiping sand in my face and into my food. I felt that it started great and ended not ideal...but its Maui, so hard to complain. read more

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Definitely our favorite beach we swam in. We got lucky around 10am and snagged one of the free parking spots. The paid parking lot is absurd and is over $30 an hour. I assume this is to deter tourists. read more

It a good beach and Park, but limited free parking. Plenty of pay parking, but pricey. They don't have just an hour or two hour parking price. We went somewhere else. read more

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Our first time here and our closest beach. What luck to come across a wild sea turtle that decided to sunbathe here along with us! It's a pretty small beach with no real waves so it's perfect for snorkeling. I hope to see our buddy again here next time! read more

DT Fleming Beach Park - Just a Sea turtle sunbathing - Beaches Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

Big open beach, easy access. Great spot, especially for larger groups or families with smaller children!

Well, I am ashamed to say in the 20 years we have been coming to Maui we have never visited this Beach Park. It has a lifeguard station and that is saying a lot since many beaches on Maui don't have lifeguards on duty. There is plenty of Shade, tables, and a beach area to completely enjoy your day. This is our official go-to beach now. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, my Friends!!! read more

Great hidden gem. Don't tell anyone. Love the coconuts rolling on the sandy beach in and out with the waves read more

DT Fleming Beach Park - Coconuts in the beach - Beaches Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

The Fleming Beach is a public beach in the northwest region, which is maintained by Maui county at D.T. Fleming Park. It is a popular surfing and bodyboarding site, and the beach is wide and ended with rocks at two end sides. The climate is very unique sometimes, there could be all the sudden pouring heavily one side while it is still sunny the other end. read more

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Beautiful beach! We've been coming to Maui since 2002 and this was our first time visiting this beach park. It's perfect for a day at the beach with lots picnic tables and bathrooms available. read more

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Beautiful, secluded beach walking distance from your stay at the Ritz. We took many beautiful, Golden hour photos here with the kids and they spent at least an hour running in and away from the crashing waves. read more

DT Fleming Beach Park - Beaches Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

Flemings beach came recommended by the Quicksilver cashier at Whalers Village. We arrived late in the day not knowing what to expect. The water is colder Lots of good waves for boogie boarding Lots of local kids in the water with boards and fins. Wind gusty at times and flings sand into your eyes A beach shower to get the sand off And some aged looking bathrooms. Free parking if you can find a spot. read more

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We were just on Maui for six days and came here twice. It was GREAT. The first time we also hiked the Kapalua trail (recommended) and the second time thanks to some sunburn we were in the shade...it is a beautiful beach. It was a bit windy the second time though not as windy as another day years ago when we had to split...no biting flies this time either. The facilities are decent and parking is alright unless you arrive late. Shade is available all day which is not the case with other west facing beaches. Watching the surfers on the second afternoon there was great fun. read more

DT Fleming Beach Park - Beaches Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

A nice beach, but the waves definitely kick up here during the latter part of the afternoon. I'd definitely heed the adage about not turning your back to the waves here. I came here before 7 a.m. one day and was the only one on the beach. It was so peaceful, and gave me some time to reflect on what's important in my life. I'd suggest doing the same before the hoards of beach lovers flood the nice plushy sand. read more

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This beach is not for relaxing if you like to swim in the water. This beach always has a sting wind and the waves are equally as big. You definitely need some endurance to be in this water. Also because it's north facing without being nestled in a cove, the water is colder and other beaches. If you like laying in the sand all day, this is a better option. Just make sure you weigh down your towels so they don't blow away. read more

We had a great time at this beach. We were staying in Napili bay which was super calm and great for snorkeling but my 12 year old really wanted to boogie board so I searched on Yelp where we could go nearby to do that and this beach fit the bill. There is a lot of reef and rocks to the right side of the beach but that's where most of the waves were. My daughter had a great time and kept giving me a thumbs up! My husband snorkeled along side and saw some really cool fish and a sea turtle. read more

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Great place to go boogie boarding! Lots of locals on the weekends and lifeguard on duty whenever the park is open. We rented boogie boards from our resort and brought them with us. The park also had decent but old bathrooms and a good sand wash off area. read more

I would highly recommend visiting this beach park when in Maui - it has beautiful views, not too crowded and sea turtles come right up to you when swimming! read more

DT Fleming Beach Park - Beautiful view at the DT Fleming park - Beaches Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

I love this beach. This is our "go to" picnic or BBQ beach when we are on that side of the island. For some inexplicable reason I rarely swim there, even when it is super hot. The beach does have brambles so wear shoes. There are grills and picnic tables a plenty. They have hard bathrooms, showers and lifeguards. You can find plenty of shade under the trees. DT is very pretty with the lava points and Dragons Teeth off to the south side. If you get hungry, you can always pop over the the Ritz's beachside hamburger hut for an exhorbitant $$$$ burger. All in all, a winner. read more

This beach is beautiful and clean! They also have clean bathrooms and an area to shower off.

if you are in the area, make sure to stop by and enjoy the beach and surrounding area. I especially like the idea of lifeguard looking out for you. lots of shades, green grasses and clean facility and not to mention awesome view. read more

DT Fleming Beach Park - Beaches Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

What a wonderful beach. Not so tourist busy like many. Nice place for quiet time. Be aware of the surf and rogue waves. They can be dangerous and kind of fun. read more

Great beach on Maui with beautiful snorkeling and swim with the turtles and gorgeous, colorful fish. Parking is pretty good, but the afternoons the winds picks up and the water can be very challenging. So go early and enjoy this beautiful beach. read more

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Beautiful beach, great views of eastern Molokai, love the sand. Wave action can be energetic - lots of undertow so you need to pay a little extra attention. As others have noted, Ritz has a burger shack dead center in the middle of the beach if you didn't bring anything to eat with you. Nice spot! read more

DT Fleming Beach Park - Beaches Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

Good waves and snorkeling. Often see turtles. Lifeguards and bathroom facilities. Barbecue areas. Fun beach for adults and kids. Only downside now is the new $26 + tax flat rate parking fee regardless of how many hours you plan to be at the beach. There are so many other good, nearby beaches without parking fees that I am sure D.T. Fleming Beach Park will see a significant decline in visitors. read more

Didn't get in the water here the day we went because the red flag was up and the waves looked quite large. I've heard this is a great boogie boarding spot,, which I totally could see but today it wasn't happening due to really rough waves and rip currents. It's a nice spot that's secluded and beautiful. I'd come by again for sure. read more

DT Fleming Beach Park - Waves crashing on rocks in distance - Beaches Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

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A hidden gem. It was fun to sit back on the beach and watch the surfers. We had been out exploring West Maui and it was a nice way to end the day! read more

What a wonderful find. Its a great kids beach. Lots of sand and small gentle waves that are big enough for beginer's body surfing. Our 11 year old grandson had never body surfed before and once he got the hang of it we couldn't get him out of the water. There is an actual bathroom as well as a shower area to rinse off the sand and salt. There was plenty of parking the day we went. Only a 15 minute drive from our north Kaanapali Beach hotel. read more

DT Fleming Beach Park - June 2018 - Beaches Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

Beautiful but windy, this is a great beach for bodyboarding but if you're here for swimming or floating in the sea, maybe find another a lot. Close proximity to the Ritz-Carlton which does offer a golf cart ride down and up the hill if desired. read more

This is a nice beach but not for swimming. The waves are perfect for boogie boards though. Go early because the winds kick up in the early afternoon and blow sand in your stuff. read more

Beautiful park and beach area but I cannot recommend it as the waves and wind were absolutely ridiculously rough rendering the beach useless to me. It is a shame as this beach is the closest to the Ritz Carlton and the Ritz offers a quick shuttle to the beach with towel and beach chair service. Employees are extremely friendly and the Burger Shack offers excellent views of the beach. read more

One of the bigger beaches around Maui. Definitely a lot of people, and it is right next to the Hilton hotel. There's also restaurants nearby so you can grab drinks or food. It was a very clean and relaxing beach to be at. And the water felt great ! read more

DT Fleming Beach Park, located at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua is a scenic public beach in Maui. The large waves at this beach make this an ideal spot for surfers. My husband and I strolled along this beach during our stay at the Ritz, but unfortunately we were unable to swim in the water because the water was too rough during our stay. Perhaps the beach is nicer in the summer, but in January this beach was extremely windy and the water was too cold and rough for swimming. I would love to visit this beach again on a calmer day. read more

Within the grounds of the Ritz you can walk down a walkway to DT Fleming Beach. We would, on a whim, get up from our cabana at the pool and decide to walk down here in our suits and all to take a dip in the ocean. On windy days its not fun. There was a slight chill in the air and more than a few times the they put signs up saying that the waves were to dangerous to swim. We only really had two days of calm sunny times here. When it is calm, its so beautiful and fun. The water is calm and so warm. The beach is also not that crowded. There is plenty of space to spread out. Some tourists leave behind their boogie boards or sand toys. You know my cheapness was more than happy to let my kids take advantage of that. They have a life guard on duty to watch out for everyone. I had an incredible moment while wading out in the water. I was hip deep and just enjoying the feel of the ocean and sun and wind on my body when I turned around and looked out into the open ocean. Right at that moment I saw a huge humpback whale breach far out in the ocean. It was a surreal moment. I couldn't believe that by chance I looked up and saw that amazing display. It was truly my favorite moment of the trip. read more

One of our favorite places to go on Maui. You can body surf and boogie board for hours in this spot when the waves are good and relax on the beach with a beautiful view of the cove when they're not. It's great either way. There are also life guards on duty each day due to a tough surf break. Definitely heed any flag warnings they post. Accessible parking, and plenty of shade if needed. This is a good place for people of any age. Dogs allowed off leash. You know it's prime time when The Ritz Carlton parks itself adjacent to this beach. There's even a beachside Burger Shack restaurant just steps away. With plenty of outdoor seating, but so unobtrusive that I only just discovered it was there after dozens of visits to Fleming's over the years! read more

Review #148 - 2016 I didn't get to spend much time here, but boy was this beach beautiful. There were so many families here enjoying their time with each other that I kind of envied them due to the fact that I was out here by myself on this beautiful island. The weather was so nice at 93 degrees with a nice breeze blowing through your hair. If I wasn't pressed on time, I would've stayed a while longer just to take in all that wonderful fresh air. I honestly didn't even know where I was going at first; but as I kept driving, I could see this beautiful beach/park from the corner that caught my eyes and I just had to make a u-turn just to check it out. If you're ever lucky enough to make it out to Maui, make sure you stop by and spend a nice morning/afternoon at this spot. Sorry, but my photos really don't do any justice for this beautiful beach because I was wearing heels and didn't want my toes to get all sandy before heading to the airport so I didn't get any close up shots. read more

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Very good beach with life guard on duty and normal bathrooms witch is very nice. If you in Hawaii for VK stop by for sure read more

DT Fleming Beach Park - Very good beach definitely come by to see it - Beaches Near Me - Kapalua, Hawaii

You definitely want to get to this beach earlier in the day. By afternoon it gets super windy and with choppy waves. Not for swimming unless if you were born with fins. The boogie boarders looked right at home in the water though. There's plenty of shady areas with picnic tables. More of a touristy, less crowded beach. If you're sun bathing and don't mind the breeze few breezes this could be for you, or if you're a kiteboarder, or are just wanna fly a kite. Beach pics (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/9qO38WfjVVcbrpVpI6qJBA?select=2HNGtDqTUbuI5aGAXVE_lg#2HNGtDqTUbuI5aGAXVE_lg) (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/9qO38WfjVVcbrpVpI6qJBA?select=zg85GlewyjCNOCqFQdXCAg#zg85GlewyjCNOCqFQdXCAg) read more

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A beautiful, gorgeous view. Soft sand and beguiling blue waters. The beach is accessible from the Ritz-Carlton resort but open to the public. There are beach chairs to lay out on, and umbrellas can be rented. Not a long stretch of beach, but definitely a good place to relax. I found the little spot tranquil and picturesque. A bar and restaurant are conveniently located here. The beach has lifeguards as the waves can be strong. Great place for sunbathing. read more