Dive off the beaten path. Kahekili Beach Park is ideal for beginner divers or first-time snorkelers. Although it is one of the northernmost beaches on the Ka’anapali Beach Resort, it is also the least crowded and commercialized. Located in Maui, Hawaii, snorkeling enthusiasts don’t need to swim deep waters to enjoy the coral reef. These reefs come right up to the shore. For this reason, this area is perfect for novice swimmers.
Named after the Last King of the Maui empire, Kahekili Beach Park also has plenty to do out of the water. The beach is pristinely preserved and well-populated with wildlife. The public beach is lined with a boardwalk. From here, guests can relax in a covered picnic pavilion or cook up some barbecue at one of the grills.
Only a short ride from the airport and with many nearby hotels, Kahekili Beach Park is a great tourist area when visiting Hawaii. Trip Advisor gave it rave reviews, ranking it #8 on its list of things to do in West Maui.
Start at Kahekili Beach Park, 65 Kai Ala Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761, and head south on Route 30, also known as Honoapiilani Highway. You’ll reach the Myths of Maui Luau at 2780 Kekaa Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761.
From the Myths of Maui Luau, travel southeast on Kekaa Drive toward Kannapali Parkway. You’ll arrive at the Ka’anapali Beach Hotel at 2525 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761.
Leaving the resort, continue to drive south on Kannapali Parkway. In just three minutes, you’ll reach Ka’anapali Golf Courses at 2290 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761.
If you start at the golf courses, keep heading south to pick up a cold treat at the nearest Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice at 200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761.
From Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice, take Nohea Kai Dr to Kaanapali Pkwy. Turn right. After 0.3 miles, turn left onto Honoapiilani Hwy. In 1.3 miles, turn left at the light. Kahekili Beach Park will be straight ahead at 65 Kai Ala Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761.
From Kahekili Beach Park, head to the International Colony Club. Exit Kahekili Beach Park, turn right when you reach Kalapu Drive, and the International Colony Club will be .2 miles on the left at 2750 Kalapu Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761.
From the International Colony Club, head north on Kalapu Drive and turn left at Puukolii Road. Go approximately 0.1 miles and turn left onto Kai Ala Drive. Continue south, and you will find Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas at 45 Kai Ala Drive.
From Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas, head north until you reach HI-30 East. Turn right onto HI-30 E and continue for 0.6 miles. Take Kekaa Drive south to Kaanapali Parkway. Continue for 1.1 miles, and Black Rock Beach will be on the left.
From Black Rock Beach, go northwest to Kaanapali Parkway. Turn right onto Kaanapali Parkway. Continue for about 400 feet past the traffic circle, and the destination will be on the right, Maui Nui Luau, 2605 Kaanapali Parkway.
From the Maui Nui Luau, head southwest toward Kaanapali Pkwy for 226 feet. Then, turn right onto Kaanapali Pkwy and continue on for 289 feet. Now, Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Kaanapali Pkwy and drive for 0.3 mi before making another right. Drive on for 92 feet, then turn left for 243 ft. Then make another left. The Hula Grill Kaanapali, located at 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, will be a short walk to your right.
From the Hula Grill Kaanapali, walk to the parking area where car access is available. Then, head east toward Kaanapali Pkwy for 10 feet, then turn right toward Kaanapali Pkwy for 243 feet. Make another right and go on for 92 feet, then turn right onto Kaanapali Pkwy and drive for 0.2 mi. Now, turn right onto Nohea Kai Dr and drive for 338ft. Then turn right and go 92 feet. The Kaanapali Alii Resort at 50 Nohea Kai Dr will be a short walk ahead.
From the Kaanapali Alii Resort, head southeast for 92 ft toward Nohea Kai Dr, then turn right onto Nohea Kai Dr and go on for 308ft. Now, turn right and drive for 302ft. The Marriot’s Maui Ocean Club – Molokai, Maui, at 100 Nohea Kai Dr will be on your left.
From the Marriot’s Maui Ocean Club – Molokai, Maui, head northeast for 112ft. Turn right, and Longhi’s Kaanapali at 100 Nohea Kai Dr will be on your right.
From Longhi’s Kaanapali, head northwest toward Nohea Kai Dr for 190 ft, Then Turn right toward Nohea Kai Dr for 69 ft. Now, turn left onto Nohea Kai Dr and go on for 0.3 mi. Next, turn right onto Kaanapali Pkwy for 0.3 mi and continue onto Halelo St for 446 ft. Helicopter Tours Maui located at 40 Halelo St, will be on your right.
From Helicopter Tours Maui, head northwest on Halelo St for 305ft. Then turn left on HI-30E and continue for 6.9 mi. Take a slight right onto HI-30/HI-3000 and continue to follow HI-30 for 11.9mi. Then turn right onto HI-310 E/N Kihei Rd and drive for 3.5 mi. Continue straight onto N Kihei Rd. for 0.1 mi. Use the right 2 lanes, turn right onto State Hwy 31/Piilani Hwy, and go for 7.2 mi. The State Hwy 31/Piilani Hwy turns slightly right and becomes Wailea Ike Dr. Take this route for 308 ft. Then turn right onto Wailea Gateway PI and drive on for 167 ft. Now, turn right and continue for 338 ft. Kai Kanani Sailing, located at 108 Wailea Ike Dr Ste 1203, will be on your left.
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