Lovely beach near resort. Not for swimming. Better beaches in the area for that. Great sunsets…read more Also Hawaiian monk seals come here to do their thing.

What an incredibly beautiful and unique beach you'll find on the west end of Moloka'i. Sand is nice…read moreand soft and there are some interesting rocky locations. On a clear day, you can also see O'ahu's Makapu'u and Koko Head in the distance. Public beach parking available at the Kaluakoi Villas and Condominiums in the designated area.

I love Halawa Beach Park but please be careful and aware while driving down. Please respect the…read morearea because it is sacred land of the native Hawaiians. Never leave your trash all over the place. This place isn't just for the people but for the Environment itself.

At the end of an interesting drive, with amazing views of islands, and a waterfall in winter…read more Absolutely breathtaking with hardly anyone there. Can't put into words how wonderful and scenic the drive to this beach is and how amazing it is once you get there. Not really swimmable in winter with pounding surf but beautiful nonetheless. Go, enjoy, stop at the ranch on the way for a drink. Take all your garbage out with you. Nature at its finest.

A nice simple beach to chill and hangout at. There's a playground before the beach that kids could…read moreenjoy and a large grass field to run about. The beach's sand is on the coarse side. Sufficient shade from trees on the beach which is nice since many beaches at Maui tend to not have much shade at all.

I came across this beach after eating a delicious burrito from fish market just across the street…read more It was a very windy day in Maui with large waves at every other beach that we've seen. We saw that thoa beach had a little a barrier wall so that we could at least take a dip. Be warned, there are lots of rocks and coral even within the barrier. I, along with others, were throwing the rocks out of the way to avoid any potential scrapes or cuts. The current was also very strong, but I believe that was because the waves were extremely large that day. I can also see this spot being a lovely snorkel place beyond the barrier when the waves are calm. There is a large grassy area and a playground for kids nearby. There is also tables and grills that I saw some locals enjoying and having a little party.

We tackled the Mahana Ridge Trail on a warm, humid morning, starting just above D.T. Fleming Beach…read more At first, the trail seemed approachable--lush trees, a slight incline, sounds of birds--but that calm quickly gave way to a true backcountry challenge. As we climbed, the path became narrower, steeper, and in some sections, so overgrown we were basically bushwhacking. Mud clung to our sneakers, spiderwebs greeted our faces, and parts of the trail felt like they hadn't seen a hiker in weeks. It was tough, but also strangely meditative. There's a real sense of solitude out there--just you, the forest, and whatever's rustling in the leaves nearby. The terrain shifted constantly. We moved through wild guava trees, thick ferns, and eventually into a grove of towering Cook pines. Reaching the Maunalei Arboretum felt like arriving in a different world. Some of the trees had roots taller than we were, and there were entire stretches of ground that felt like walking on a trampoline--just a thin mesh of tight, spongy roots stretched across the forest floor. It was one of the most unique environments we've ever hiked through. Now, full honesty: after hours on the trail, we were wiped--and the thought of retracing our steps all the way back down didn't exactly spark joy. So, we took a little shortcut: a road that winds down through a private neighborhood. It saved time, saved our legs, and got us to the beach that much faster. No regrets. If you're planning to hike Mahana Ridge, start early--you'll want to beat the heat and make the most of daylight. Sneakers worked fine for us, even with the muddy sections, though expect them to get dirty. Long sleeves and pants are smart for protecting against the overgrowth, and downloading a trail map ahead of time is a must, since you'll lose signal and some junctions aren't clearly marked. Be ready for a workout--this isn't a casual stroll, but a full-on forest adventure. Mahana Ridge was challenging, sweaty, and at times borderline ridiculous--but also unforgettable. It's not the kind of hike where the payoff is one big view at the end. It's the kind where the journey is the reward: the silence, the wild terrain, the spongy roots, and the occasional thrill of wondering, "Are we still on the trail?" And finding out... no you are not.

Finally had the chance to do Mahana Ridge Trail over on West Maui earlier in July 2024 and it is…read moredefinitely a nice scenic hike, though not too difficult at the same time. Much of it is in the shade, which does help but still best to try to start early in the day, as it can get really hot later on. There were other hikers on the trail, so it did not feel too lonely. The trailhead is at D.T. Fleming Beach, and you will want to park in the designated parking lot but will have to pay for an all-day pass through scanning a QR code or going to the stated website on the signs. There are points where you can see Kapalua and the golf courses as well as other parts of the West Maui Mountains. The stretch with the guava trees can be a bit treacherous at times because of the muddy conditions and all the berries that have fallen on the ground. Some of the signage is hard to read or follow at times. I got up to the loop point where you can clearly see Napili, Kapalua as well as the West Maui Mountains, Lana'i, and Moloka'i in the distance. Then turned around at that point, and the hike took about 4-1/2 hours roundtrip.

This is such a cute little spot to stop at when visiting Molokai. We stopped because we saw a…read morefriend that we knew, and I was so glad that we did. This store has an abundance of cute and practical things. We saw everything from books to jewelry to boogie boards and clothing. Lots of locally made items as well. Prices were very comparable for Hawaii. So many fun things to bring home as gifts or to use while visiting the island. I saw sunscreen, towels, beach wraps, toys and so much more! Perfectly located on the way out to the west end or as you're coming back to town. It's a must stop!

Entire staff goes above and beyond…read more Had an unfortunate situation with flight cancellations due to extreme weather but they gave me zero issues with a refund. No delays, no hesitations and simply approved my request. This is what Aloha looks like! Hoping to come back and book a future snorkeling trip with them. Especially since they are the number one company for these excursions! (According to all the locals, reviews, and my research online)

They have power vacuum for your beach truck and gas and variety store and ice and fish plate lunchread more

Small roadside beach in the Kahana area of Lahaina in West Maui and not too crowded at all. You can…read moresee out towards Lana'i and Moloka'i from here, and the waves are not too bad. I think you can even snorkel and see the turtles as well. Also a good place to catch a sunset.

Which Maui beach can you see both Lanai and Molokai close by across the ocean strait?…read more We were staying at the Kahana Villas across the street from Kahana Beach Resort and Kahana Sands, both modern luxury condominium timeshare complexes. Kahana Sands is the northern tip of Pohaku beach, which runs in front of Kahana Beach Resort, along Pohaku Park and then south to the Noelani Condos. Every evening just before sundown we would walk across over busy Lower Honoapilliani Rd with it's blind curves to the public access pathway through the Kahana Beach Resort to Pohaku Beach, and watch the sunset between the steep hills of Lanai to the south and Molokai 8 miles to the west. The beach is narrow and eroding from the pounding of the ocean waves, with areas near the park of no beach, just rocks, and heavy vegetation right next to the road. High surf the entire 10 days that we were there. Not a place for snorkeling, although well known for surfing. Place is often referred to as S turns because of the S turn in the road in the old days, before they straightened it out. Once we drove into the Pohaku Park, with a long narrow paved parking lot. Narrow enough to make it difficult to back out and make an exit onto the one entrance on Lower Honoapilliani Rd. Place filled with locals drinking and relaxing, enjoying the sunset, before commuting back home in Kahului on the other side of the island. BBQ facilities and benches with one porta potty, but no showers in sight. Would not advise changing clothes in the porta potty, as one fall and you might tip over the structure! In which case you would really need to dive into the ocean to clean off your hair and clothes! Talk about a bad hair day! On the south side of the park is a small cove with rocky areas on both sides of the cove. We never went there, but saw it through the trees. Found out later that this is the place to see turtles come up early in the morning onto the beach. Missed opportunity! Only my wife needed her beauty rest, and would never get up that early. And at 63 and being white, she needs every bit of rest she can get to keep away the wrinkles and age spots on her face, hands and legs of father time! We Asians don't age quite that fast! This was one case where the turtles always beat us to the beach in the morning.

This is actually the walk through to Honolua Bay, a private protected environment, where there is…read moreexcellent snorkelling for all the family (Take floaties for those unable to swim far) with turtles, lots of fish including some bigger types, the odd reef shark and barracuda, beautiful coral heads, moray eels and a bait ball usually further out in the middle of the bay. Just make sure snorkeling conditions are good, it turns into a surf beach over winter. Sign up for the Maui Snorkel Report so you receive a daily email with conditions; https://thesnorkelstore.com/maui-snorkeling-conditions-reports/ Make sure you read the signs and follow their requests, reef safe sunscreen only, no chasing chickens, no annoying the reef life or touching coral, use the porta potty, and don't go off into the trees as there are graves there from a tsunami and it is taboo. Also park front end into the main parking area so you can fit more cars in. Take photos of the flora and fauna without disturbing it (look for mushrooms on the fallen logs, flowers in the canopy, chickens roosting in the trees, and butterflies), and take some cash to donate in the box at the end to the owner who keeps this amazing piece of nature open to the public. Respect it and keep it pristine for all to enjoy.

Magical place! Wouldn't recommend going here to spend the day in the water but it does make a short…read morebeautiful hike on private land. There are portapotties at the entrance. Be respectful of the land and leave the chickens alone. We had planned to snorkel but it's all rocks from land to water and the weather wasn't super sunny and the water was not clear. It's known to be a great spot to snorkel on clear days but not a family friendly spot to hang out and go swimming if you have kids.