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Maui's
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Shipwreck
Beach
on
Lanai
Shipwreck
Beach is one of the most interesting beaches that you will
visit.
It's on the island of Lana, a short ferry ride from Lahaina
Harbor in Lahaina Town on the west side of Maui.
The
best beach on the island of
Lanai is Hulopoe
Beach on the south side of the island. In fact, it's just
a short walk from the harbor at Manele Bay.
Take
the ferry to Lanai from Maui. Photos
of Hulopoe Beach Park!
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Maui
To Lanai
Ferry
Experience
another Hawaiian island and take the ferry
to Lanai from Lahaina Harbor. It's a short 45-minute ride
to Manele Bay and makes a wonderful day trip.
The
giant green sea turtles
seen in water around Maui are one thing you might experience
while snorkeling at various locations. They are called Honu
in the Hawaiian language and are an endangered species.
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Airport
Beach on West Maui
Airport
Beach is just past the town of Lahaina on the west side of
Maui. It's an excellent beach for families and has a large
grassy area with nice restroom facilities.
Make
sure you bring a mask, snorkel and fins to Airport Beach,
as there is not place to rent equipment nearby. Also, bring
water, drinks, and food, too, as there is not a grocery store
or convenience store close-by Airport Beach.
Airport
Beach is very popular among tourists. It's also common to
see
quite a few locals there too, as the water is very clear in
the early morning hours and there is a wide assortment of
fish and sea life in shallow water.
Things
To Know About Airport Beach:
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Off Hwy 30 about a mile north of Lahaina Town and the shopping
areas.
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Take Kai Ala street to your left off Hwy. 30 as you drive
north.
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Adjoins the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort North facility.
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Family-oriented beach with good security from nearby resorts.
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Clean, nice restrooms with changing tables.
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Bar-b-que grills and picnic tables are available.
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Large parking area that is secure.
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Incredible views of the island of Lanai and Molokai.
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Very good snorkeling with coral reef just offshore.
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The long, sandy beach offers privacy.
More
Pictures Of Airport Beach!
Enjoy
This Narrated Video & Photo
Slideshow
Of Lahaina Town
Just
south of Airport Beach is Baby Beach.
Enjoy
this Baby Beach Photo Slide Show!
Send
Your Comments & Questions to Steven
Scott, a Maui-based
freelance
travel writer and photographer.
Kaanapali
Resort Area
On
Maui's west side is one of the nicest resort, dining and shopping
areas on the island - Kaanapali. It's located just off Hwy.
30 and a mile past Lahaina
Town. Famous Black
Rock beach is located in the Kaanapali
Beach Resort area, along with Whaler's Village, numerous
resorts, and plenty of shopping and dining.
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Top
Beaches
Maui
boasts some of the nicest beaches
in the world, with West Maui having the largest selection
of beaches with calm, clear water. Enjoy a nice overview of
these beaches!
Maui
has many out-of-the-way places to eat, offering a unique blend
of Asian and local Hawaiian flavors. Here
are just a few of the local places to eat!
* Jawz Fish Tacos
* Gazebo in Napili
* Aloha Mixed
Plate in Lahaina
* Kihei Caffe
in Kihei
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Swinging
Bridges Hike
The
hike to the Swinging Bridges is an easy 2 1/2 mile walk each
way and can be done in the early morning hours or late afternoon,
leaving you plenty of time to do other activities.
At
just over 10,000 feet in the air, Hakeakala Crater is one
of the most amazing places to visit on Maui - and on the planet!
The drive to Haleakala
National Park takes you through the beautiful "upcountry"
section of Maui. It's a leisure drive and is a must-see
location while visiting the island.
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Iao
Valley
Iao
Valley is one of the most beautiful places on Maui. It's known
for the Iao Needle, but it's also the site of some of Maui's
most famous battles. Photos!
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Big
Beach in Makena
Big
Beach in the Makena area of souwthwest Maui, is one of the
best beaches on the island. It offers a wide, sandy beach
that is well-known as a good boogie board location. Photos
While on Maui,
take time to visit Big Beach and the lava fields south of
it!
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Banyan
Tree in Lahaina
The
Banyan Tree
in the town of Lahaina on the west side of Maui is one
of the largest and oldest in the United States. It takes up
a whole block of the city. It's in the center of the Lahaina
and across from the Lahaina Harbor and Wharf Cinema Center.
Airport
Beach is just past the town of Lahaina on the west side of
Maui. It's an excellent beach for families and has a large
grassy area with nice restroom facilities.
quite a few locals there too, as the water is very clear in
the early morning hours and there is a wide assortment of
fish and sea life in shallow water.
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Clean, nice restrooms with changing tables.
