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Shipwreck
Beach
on
Lanai
This
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.
Take
the ferry to Lanai and experience Shipwreck
Beach! !
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Lanai's
Hulopoe Beach Park
The
best beach on the island of
Lanai is Hulopoe Beach on the southeastern 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. Enjoy
Hulopoe Beach!
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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. Try
The Ferry!
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Green
Turtles of Maui - Honu
 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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Honolua
Bay on West Maui
 Honolua
Bay on the west side of Maui is considered to be one of the
top places on the island to snorkel.
It's
a favorite of both locals and tourists, as the crystal-clear
water lets even the most novice snorkeler have a good experience.
Honolua
Bay does not have a sandy beach and is not a beach to spend
the day lying around working on your tan. Everyone goes to
this famous snorkeling location to snorkel, scuba dive, or
just take in the incredible ocean views for a few minutes.
It
also is one of the best places on Maui to see the island of
Moloakai and to experience a true rainforest as you walk to
the bay.
Honolua
Bay has a very rocky, boulder-filled beach that is difficult
to walk
over and there are no real good places to leave your possessions.
As you approach the bay, walk to your left to an area that
has been cleared of large rocks and ocean debris.
Be
very careful and walk slow!
Directions:
Everyone on Maui can tell you how to get to Honolua Bay, as
it's easy to take Hwy. 30 up the west side of the island.
Stay on this road and pass through the town of Lahaina, the
Kaanapali Beach Resort area, and the small communities of
Honokowai, Kahana, Napili, and Kapalua.
Hwy.
30 does not take you through each town, but rather along an
upper road that by-passes the resort communities and all the
stop lights.
 Keep
Going! Stay on Hwy. 30 until it becomes narrower and has more
curves in the roadway. Drive slower as you might see fallen
rocks on the road.
Between
mile marker 31 and mile marker 32, you'll come up on a large
lookout to your left. Stop and look down on Honolua Bay, and
get a good understanding of where the beach is located.
Drive
about a half-mile further and you'll start seeing places to
park along the roadway. Make sure to lock your vehicle and
leave nothing within sight through the windows. This area
has a reputation for a lot of break-ins of rental vehicles.
Suggestions:
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Take your snorkel, mask and fins with you. There is not a
place to rent  snorkel
equipment nearby.
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Leave all valuable at your place of residence. You'll be snorkeling
out and away from the items you brought with you.
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There is not a lifeguard nor restroom facilities in the bay.
*
This is a natural sanctuary. Be very respectful of the fish
and turtles you will encounter while snorkeling.
*
Read the signs about protecting the coral reefs before you
enter the water.
See
The Rainforest
At Honolua Bay!
Send
Your Comments & Questions to Steven
Scott,
a
Maui-based travel
writer and photographer.
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Best
Maui Beaches
The
island of Maui boasts some of the best  beaches
in the world. Maui beaches are known for calm water that is
crystal-clear in the early morning hours.
Some
of the best beaches are in two distinct locations - West
 Maui
and South Maui. These are not all of the beaches on Maui -
just a few of the best!
Take
a few minutes to look at some of Maui's best beaches!
West
Maui
*
Honolua Bay
*
D. T. Fleming
Beach in Kapalua
*
Kapalua Beach
*
Napili Beach
*
Airport Beach in Kaanapali
* S-Turns
Beach in Kahana
* Baby
Beach in Lahaina
* Papalaua
Beach on West Maui
South
Maui
* La Perouse
Bay
* Big
Beach in Makena
* Little
Beach in Makena
* Wailea
Beach
* Polo
Beach in Wailea
North
Shore
* Ho'okipa Beach
* Baldwin Beach
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Black
Rock in Kaanapali For Great Snorkeling
 One
of the best snorkeling locations on Maui is the well-known
Black Rock
area on the western side of the island.
Black
Rock is oceanside to the Sheraton-Maui
Resort & Spa and is a calm, crystal-clear snorkeling spot
for beginners and small children.
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Giant
Sea Turtles - Honu
 Maui's
Giant Sea Turtles are called Honu in the hawaiian language
and are considered to be spiritual by locals. They can be
found at numerous places around the island and are on the
endangered species list.
Look
at the Giant Green
Sea Turtles photos and read more about them!
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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
Snorkel Beaches
Maui
boasts some of the nicest snorrkeling beaches
in the world, with West Maui having the largest selection
of beaches with calm, clear water that is ideal for snorkelers
of all ages.. Enjoy a nice overview of these beaches!
* Honolua
Bay
* Kapalua
Bay on West Maui
* Napili
Beach on West Maui
* Wailea
Beach in Wailea
* Polo
Beach in Wailea
* Airport
Beach in Kaanapali
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Cool
Places To Eat!
 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!
* 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.
Looking
for a hike on Maui? Consider the Swinging
Bridges hike.
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Haleakala
Crater
 At
just over 10,000 feet in the air, Haleakala
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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