Maui’s beaches are a diverse collection of natural wonders, each offering its own unique character, from fine golden sands to dramatic lava rock formations. The island’s coastline stretches for more than 120 miles, offering not just places for recreation but also windows into the island’s rich natural beauty and cultural history. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly beach, ocean adventure, or a tranquil escape, Maui’s coastline offers a wide range of beach experiences to suit your preferences. Auntie Snorkel’s Maui Beach Guides offer you local knowledge on location, parking, facilities, what to bring, and what to do at every spectacular spot.
West Maui Beach Guides
Large, scenic beach park with good facilities, lifeguards, and fun waves.
A must-see for intermediate to advanced snorkelers. Trail access and no beach.
Popular, family-friendly beach for all ocean recreation. Can be extremely popular.
Family-friendly, easy access beach for all ocean recreation. Free parking and good facilities.
Popular bay that offers some shelter from wind/waves for snorkeling and family beach days.
Family-friendly park known for all-levels surfing and spacious picnic areas.
Secluded bay with sandy beach and good snorkeling. Stair case access only.
Family-friendly sandy beach in a bay offering excellent snorkeling, paddle boarding, and other recreation.
Explore Maui’s “mother reef” with easy beach access and typically gentle waters.
Family-friendly beach known for all levels surfing, paddle boarding, and family beach days.
South Maui Beach Guides
A rugged, pristine snorkeling gem in one of Maui’s marine preserves.
A sheltered cove at the north end of a family friendly, easy access beach.
Easy access, friendly surf spot for all levels. Small beach area and large park.
One of the most family friendly beaches, that welcomes an array of ocean activities.
Neighboring Kamaole I, this is also a wonderfully family and activity friendly beach.
Neighboring Kamaole II, this is yet another excellent beach for families and ocean activities.
Long stretch of sandy, family friendly beach for snorkeling, boogie boarding, or paddle boarding.
A small park with good facilities and easy access to snorkeling and paddle boarding.
A stunning beach that warrants caution for ocean goers.
A family friendly, long and sandy beach with good snorkeling and facilities.
Easily accessed, sandy beach, with decent snorkeling and more space than popular neighbor Ulua.
Small, remote, sandy beach that can be good for snorkeling or boogie boarding.
Smaller sandy beach, fronting the Fairmont Kea Lani resort.
Family-friendly, sandy beach with lots of space and opportunity for ocean activities.
Smaller, sandy beach with snorkeling at each end, and good facilities.
Sandy beach fronting the Grand Wailea Resort, with good facilities.
North Maui Beach Guides
Long stretch of beautiful, family-friendly, sandy beach.
World-class surfing hub with widely varying seasonal conditions.
East Maui Beach Guides
Spectacular scenic and cultural site, with a unique black pebble beach.
Family-friendly, yet remote beach with beautiful scenery.
