Black Rock is on the west side of Maui, and offers one of the best places to snorkel and see the incredible underwater sealife. Black Rock is located on the north side of the Kaanapali Beach Resort area and is oceanside to the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. It's ideal for both beginning and advanced snorkelers.

The waters are very calm in the morning hours, the beach and snorkel area are often very crowded, but there is a spectacular view of the Hawaiian islands of Lanai and Molokai. Black Rock is the one place on Maui where you'll always see underwater sealife such as fish and an occasional Green Turtle!

About Black Rock

Black Rock Photos

Hawaii's native Humpback Whales start arriving in late October of each year, with January through March being the some of the best months for whale watching on Maui. Each year, thousands of Humpback Whales make one of the longest migrations of any mammal on the planet, to give birth and mate in the warm Hawaiian waters.

Maui is one of the best places in the world to see Humpback Whales close-up and they can be seen from just about any location on the west side of the island. The Humpback Whales love the relatively shallow waters between the the four islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe.

* Humpback Whale Photos

* About Humpback Whales

Maui offers some of the best and most unique snorkeling in the world. The island is famous for calm, crystal-clear waters with excellent visibility and an abundance of underwater sealife.

The best snorkeling spots are on the west side of Maui, in the Wailea, Kihei, Lahaina and Kapalua areas. There are numerous places on Maui to rent snorkel equipment, such as Boss Frog's and Snorkel Bob's. Consider a snorkel excursion with Trilogy, Pacific Whale Foundation or Captain Steve's Tours.

* Honolua Bay

* D. T. Fleming Beach Park

* Kapalua Beach

* Napili Beach

* Airport Beach

* Polo Beach in Wailea

* Wailea Beach

Honolua Bay on the west side of Maui is one of the most scenic views on the island. The lookout above the bay is spectacular. Honolua Bay is also one of the best snorkeling locations on Maui. There is good visibility underwater, and there is an abundance of sealife.

It's common to see Hawaii's endangered Giant Sea Turtles, affectionately called Honu by the Hawaiians and locals.

Honolua Bay does not have a sandy beach. Instead, the shoreline is very rocky and difficult to traverse. This is a beach for snorkeling, scuba diving, and enjoying one of the most beautiful scenes on Maui.

* About Honolua Bay & Photos

One of the most exhilirating activities you can do on the island of Maui, is take the famous Drive To Hana. The town of Hana is located on the eastern, windward side of the island, but offers one of the most unique drives you will ever make in a vehicle!

The drive to the town of Hana zig-zags over 56 one-lane bridges and around 617 switch-back curves. The road completely circles Hakeakala Volcano and passes Maui's only winery.

The drive is a full-day experience and is a photographer's dream - splendid waterfalls, bamboo forests, fields of taro, and both black and red sand beaches. You'll want to leave early and plan accordingly for this experience!

* Hana Town

* Drive To Hana

* Hana Photos

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