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Snorkel
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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 and enjoy a day-trip to 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.
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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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Papalaua
Beach on West Maui
 Papalaua
Beach Park
Is A Calm, Relaxing Beach Along Hwy. 30
Papalaua
Beach Park is a long beach, stretching for over a mile along
Hwy. 30 on the west side of Maui.
Papalaua
Beach Park is the first beach you will see after passing through
the small tunnel, which is just after the whale overlook parking
area from Maalaea Harbor.
The
Beach Park is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, and has
port-a-potty facilities at several places along the roadway.
There are trash containers and recycling bins available, and
containers for your hot coals and ashes.
Several
locations have picnic tables under large shade trees and they're
on a first-come basis.
One thing you will quickly notice about Papalaua Beach Park
is how close vehicles can park to the edge of the water. It
allows beach-goers the opportunity to pack a lunch or dinner
and bring beverage coolers, without having to carry them very
far.
Vehicles
can also pull into the beach park, but be careful not to get
stuck in soft sand.
There
is a reef system very close to the water's edge, which keeps
waves from being strong in both the morning and afternoon
hours at Papalaua  Beach.
Snorkeling
can be very good with excellent visibility and calm water,
which is good if you are a beginning snorkeler and just getting
comfortable in the ocean.
It's
also a good location for first-time surfers, as the waves
are not very big on this part of Maui.
There
is an abundance of underwater sealife within 50-75 feet of
the water's edge, and it's easy to float above the coral reefs.
If
you're nervous about snorkeling for the first time (or any
time), use a floatation device for additional safety and comfort.
Please
do not stand on the coral reef! It is a breathing, living
organism and
many forms of life depend on its survival.
Suggestions:
* Plan ahead before you leave your residence, as there is
not a store of any kind nearby.
* Take plenty of water for yourself and to rinse snorkel masks
and other accessories.
* Don't drive into areas of the park where the sandy beach
does not look firm and stable.
* Leave before it gets dark, as this part of the island has
no street lamps.
Be respectful of others enjoying the park, and please dispose
of your trash properly.
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
* Baldwin Beach
near Paia
* Ho'okipa Beach
Park
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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. Enjoy Photos!
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Haleakala
Crater
 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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