The Road to Hana led us to this gateway beach park. It is a great stop to appreciate the view, stretch, use the restroom, and catch a great meal from the food truck court located around the corner. It's a drive. The journey and the destination are memorable. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Hana Beach Park, brada... if you wen' survive that Road to Hana, you already one warrior of the sea. That ride get more turns than one old salty captain's yarn, whipping you left, right, and all ova like the island itself testing if you worthy. By the time you roll in, sistah, you feel like the road gave you one good ol' deck-shaking from bow to stern. Trees crowd the cliffs, waterfalls burst outta nowhere, and every bend look like another chance for the ocean to snatch you clean off the rail. But when you finally reach that sand... ho, you feel the island breathe on you. And the place? No expect one big town, cafeteria, or even gas for your battered chariot. Nah, brada Hana keeps 'em old-school, straight 1980s local style, untouched and proud. All you get is that wide, golden beach, the quiet breeze, and the statue of the Queen watching ova her people like one steadfast guardian. You stand there, toes in the sand, and you feel the mana, like stories of the ancestors drifting across the bay, whispering through the ironwoods, blending with the roar of the surf. It's simple, almost stubbornly so but that simplicity stay royal. As you look out at the ocean, you feel like you earned something sailors only talk about aftah surviving one long voyage arrival. Not just reaching Hana, but proving to yourself you could weather the road, the curves, the madness, and still come out grinning. That beach park becomes your harbor, your anchor point, where the world slows down and reminds you why we call this land home. Hana Beach Park, sistah, ain't just a stop it's the finish line for the brave and the beginning for the lucky. read more

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After a long winding road to Hana. The place is a quaint little town . Sat in front of beach and eat our packed lunch. Not to many cafe and restaurant .Just relax and enjoy the view. read more

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We took the road to Hana and made it all the way to the end and parked at Hana Bay Beach Park to get out, walk around, step on the black sand, and enjoy the views, feel the breeze. It was nice and relatively clean. High waves. There is also a public restroom across the way at the large building (across from the Queen statue). read more

Most visitors will opt for the black or red sand beaches. Hana Bay is a surprisingly large bay with calm waters perfect for snorkeling or small children. Plenty of beachfront for everyone, restrooms easily accessible, good parking. Though not allowed, young folks enjoyed jumping off the elevated dock into the water. *Trail at the end of park leading to a secluded beach. Very treacherous section to reach it. read more

Hana Bay Beach Park - Beaches Near Me - Hana, Hawaii

Natural bay in Hana, Maui After the 52-mile winding trek to the Road to Hana (without getting motion sickness) we made our first stop here. Hana Bay is located at the eastern end of Maui. This was the most uncrowded beach we've seen so far. We arrived in Hana a little before 9:00a. We had a reservation at the Waiānapanapa State Park at 10:00a so we just hung out here for a little while. We drove all the way to the end of the road to the pier side and got down and stretched our legs. The large hill at the far right end of the bay is Ka'uiki Hill, there is a trail heading up and around the hill but we weren't prepared hiking with our 'slippahs' and plus it didn't seem safe at the time (hike at your own risk). There must be some amazing views of the Hana coastline from up there. Unfortunately, the pier is closed (gated and locked) so we couldn't walk out on it. The beach is great for family with kids, somewhat secluded. There was a person walking, getting her morning exercise and a group of people gathered chanting (like a ceremony). My hubby told me that these chants are revered in Hawaii as they affirm the connections between people and the land on which they live. Free admission to this beach and parking isn't too far from the shore. Restroom facilities available. Review #2706 read more

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This beach park had some amenities like picnic tables and restrooms but did not seem to be well maintained. The sand is dark brown. There were lots of kids and local families enjoying the water There was an outrigger canoe club in the water during our visit and it was interesting to watch. The beach park seemed to be their base. The beach did not seem to be a tourist beach. read more

Was recommended to this bay over the Red Sand Beach but I would skip over this spot. No reservations were required but the scenery didn't warrant that much preparation. Parking lined the whole bay and there were tables for families to mingle around. The sand was darkened and covered in branches and trash. The water was a bit murky during our summer visit. Towards the end of the bay, there was a ramp that regulated the waves that made it suitable for children to swim in. Other than that, there wasn't anything particularly attractive or unique to this bay. The various items on the sand took away from the beach. Easy to get to but there was a reason why it wasn't crowded. read more

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Reservations required to visit this state park. We had to turn around and go back. What a bummer. It's at the end of Hana highway. It's windy, cool and a simple beach here, not so pretty. read more

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Pretty nice and good beach in Hana Town to check out, though it's not super big like many of the other beach parks I've been to on Maui. Usually plenty of free parking right near the shore. There is a pier on the far side of the beach, but it is off-limits to the public. You'll also find picnic tables at various points of the beach park. Great views of Hana Bay and the coastline. read more

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Accidentally turned off the road to Hana and ended up on this beach. It's a little side road that dead ends. I drove up on the tiny pier and sat there enjoying the prestigious view. The locals really enjoy the beach. The place is clean. I did find a nice area to take pictures that's just before you exit and I relaxed for a couple hours there. Zzzzzz... zzzzzz... I accidentally fell asleep read more

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Nice beach to chill and have a picnic with the family. They have the cleanest ladies' bathroom. Thank you thank you. Also have 1 or 2 local vendors ( burgers) should you get hungry. read more

I love coming here when in Hana. It's a must when you arrive and when you leave you take a cruise to hana bay. You see all friendly faces and people you know. If you're hungry they have a place to eat to. read more

We were looking forward to arriving at Hana bay and jumping off the dock. The reason I'm giving this only 3 stars is because the dock is almost advertised as a great place to jump into the water but I wouldn't agree. The water was dark around the dock and pretty choppy (compared to other beaches on the island). There was also no good exit once you were in the water. The beach was fairly well kept but not as nice as many of the others. We enjoyed a picnic on the beach when we arrived which was nice but if I could make a suggestion I would tell you to spend more time at Waianapanapa and the waterfalls along the way. The drive to get here is beautiful. read more

Nice, Quiet Beach With Nearly No People! This is a nice little beach with seemingly no people either of the times we were here. it is well maintained and there is an old lacked up pier at the end of the beach you can free dive or snorkel next to if you desire some fish watching time. Calm waters make this great for SUP or snorkeling. The place for food here is pretty expensive so we opted out of eating there. Free parking is ample as well. Good spot for picnics! Outdoor showers to wash the salt off! All in all a good place to hang out if you are in the area. read more

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This is a very relaxing place to hang out while in Hana. It's normally very busy especially on the weekends, filled with mostly Hana residents as well as tourists. FACILITIES: There is a small covered pavillion with wooden picinic tables. I'm not sure if you have to reserve them or they're first come, first served. There's also a few uncovered cement tables & benches spread out on the grass area for all to use. If you are hungry, there's Tutu's Snack Shop located in the building across the street from the park, which serves pretty good food (I have a review on their Yelp page.) As far as restrooms go, they're located next door to Tutu's Snack Shop, and was very clean. I was also surprised to find soap & paper towels well stocked - a definite plus! BEACH: The sand is a mix of white & black resulting in a dirty color. The area near the pier is great for swimming as its naturally protected. The opposite area towards the west is very rough & choppy. TIP: No lifeguard on duty. read more

Ah Hana Bay. A real local spot to hang out when in Hana Hawaii. Weekends are super packed with residents from Hana with a few visitors sprinkled into the mix as well. There are outdoor showers which are really nice if you've checked out of your rental, hit the beach and now you have to sit in the car all the way back home. I'm sooooo thankful for these showers! There are a few picnic tables to use as you pull into the beach park. Nice views of beautiful Hana Bay. Sandy beach and pretty clear water. I've never swam here but from an on-lookers point of view. Always lot of keiki in the water. TIP: This is THE place to go to see the sunrise in the summer and partially in the fall. The sun is too far south to see at the other times of the year. Ask Siri what time the sun rises when you are visiting here and get out here early. It's pretty darn beautiful! There is a small place to grab food/breakfast but I'm unsure of their hours of operation. Be sure to bring your aloha for the locals. Hana is a wonderful little place. read more

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Maui is Wowie! We had the pleasure of a family vacation here years ago. The Black Sand Beach was probably my family's favorite stop along the road to Hana. The sand is black...it truly is black and stunning. We spent a couple hours here, adventuring into cool caves, playing on the beach and simply absorbing all the beauty surrounding us. There was a shaved ice stand in the park area; nice refreshing snack. For anybody adventuring to Maui, the road to Hana is worth your while...take your time to stop and smell the roses...or whatever flowers are along your path. It is at least a one day trip; full day... long, long winding road to Hana. The Hana Bay/Black Sand Beach is a must see. Some sunny photos are posted. You can see my foot in the spectacular black sand... can I be Elite now since I posted a somewhat recent photo? :-D read more

This the best beach I've ever been to. Clam waves. Easy to swim in. Clean and fun. I felt very safe here as I am not an experienced swimmer but I love the water. There are clean restrooms and a cafe. I wish all beaches were like this!!! I want to stay in Hana next time just so I can swim here daily. read more

Hana Bay Beach Park - This is the best!!! - Beaches Near Me - Hana, Hawaii

This is not the black sand beach. THIS IS: http://www.yelp.com/biz/wai-anapanapa-state-park-hana#hrid:I2EWd2bFf_jEEnhfweGrMw This is the little beach under the ice cream shack on the hill just next to Hana Hotel.... so you go down that hill from the fake golf course and spa area of hotel and take a right... this puts you on the beach. It's a small municipal beach. red sand, bbq pits, possibly a town drunk. the Hotel Hana's activities guy does a net throwing lesson here. There is a broken down old pier here, as well as a snack shack and breakfast joint... cheap option if you are staying at the hotel, lazy option if you are not wanting to cook. Fine beach, but nothing worth traveling to... just the local, public, amazing sand, stunning beach... not as nice as others, but a gem just the same. read more

Nice picnic beach. Lots of tour vans stop here. On a nice sunny day it is good to enjoy the bay for swimming, snorkeling, sup, etc. read more

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After a long windy turn by turn 3-4 hour drive my stomach was about to explode with nothing inside. So made a long stop at this spot to relax and improve the disconnect between my brain and stomach. After soaking my feet for a while and staring at the ocean for a while, my body was feeling almost normal. Now the best part of being at this beach was watching the children learn to swim with their elders and the older kids jump off a ledge and splash into the calm ocean waves. The locals were out playing card games and jamming to oldies and eating food. It was nice to see a community and culture in full drive. Note: parking was a bit of an issue because it was weekend and this place was packed. The bathrooms were also a bit dirty but there was enough toilet paper so in the end everything worked out. Above all, I would definitely come back to this spot even if I have to endure another round of nausea due to the curvaceous roads. read more

The road to Hana is intense but there's a light at the end of your travels for at the end of that Treacherous road lays the harbors beach of Hana. There is a small shop that sells great snacks and convenient lunch items. The beach is harbors so the waves are friendly and offer a sheltered cove feel to it. There is usually moderate traffic along the beach area offering Hana road travelers a nice resting spot before undertaking the long road back to the resorts on the birthstone of the island. We arrived on the beach kinda by accident. Just follow the traffic and you'll find your spot right under the palm tree lateen beach cove. There's plenty of parking further down the beach. I would suggest by passing the early parking groups and park freely near the end of the beach. read more

Hana Bay Beach Park - Hana beach a delightful end to a treacherous road. - Beaches Near Me - Hana, Hawaii

Simply put, Maui is gorgeous, magnificent scenic route on your way to Hana and the beach here seems like a local spot but altogether beautiful. read more

As another reviewer mentioned, this is not the black sand beach which is nearby, this is for the Hana Bay red sand beach. We stopped here to eat our picnic lunch on our road to hana trip. Lots of picnic tables. It was a nice beach, but wasn't as cool as the black sand beach nearby. Also there aren't any restaurants or anything like that on the beach, just one building with an ice cream place and restrooms. Still nice though. read more

If you drive all the way to Hana, take a detour off the main road and head here. A nice quiet park with a nice view. Tourist won't find any eats or rentals here. This is actually refreshing. If you bring a picnic lunch, this is a good place to stop and eat it. If you take the Road to Hana, bring your bathing suits and take a dip in the refreshing Hawaiian waters. read more

Great stopping point in Hana. Was during the week, so not crowded at all. Local families hanging out and having BBQs. Black sand (or at least darker) plus great views. Tutus snack shop across the way. Shaded areas to chill and picnic. read more

sweeeet beach. Even sweeter is the breakfast place that opens up at 7am on the beach! I have no idea what its called but it's right across the street. read more

This is a cute little place...and if you have the Maui blue book, then you can go to a little (really little) remote beach and be all alone. It was so pretty and fun. The sand is all red but it's not the big red sand beach. Overall, we had lunch and had fun at the little beach. read more

I came here by accident trying to find Kaihalulu beach, the red sand beach. Unfortunately, my data plan just ran out completely and I could not look up how to get there. The pictures of the beach are very beautiful. I wish I found my way there. I have looked up the directions subsequently. There is a trail that you hike to get to it. The trail begins at the end of Uakea road near the Hana Community Center. However, I also read warnings that the trail is dangerous and you could fall off the cliff if you are not careful. Moreover, a landslide washed away part of the trail. In regards to Hana Beach Park, it is a solid beach but nothing special. You get a good view of the ocean, the mountains, and a decent beach. The red sand beach is definitely better even though I have not seen it in person. If you do not want to risk going on the trail to that beach, you can always go to Waianapanapa State Park. If you are visiting Maui and looking for recommendations, feel free to message me through Yelp and I can share my itinerary, which includes my Yelp reviews. The information for an electronic copy can also be found via my Yelp profile. read more