Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Maui Beaches

By Phil Guye

The Maui island is considered the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles and is the 17th biggest island in the US. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the biggest of Maui County's 4 islands.

Having 120 miles of coastline, Maui features over thirty miles of lovely beaches. On these renowned shores you'll find white, black and red sand beaches, popular surfing and windsurfing spots as well as some of the finest beaches on earth. The island of Maui hosts some of the most awesome beaches. A few beaches provide swimming all year long, while others are ideal for surfing or snorkelling during certain times of the year. Most are simply accessible beach parks having lifeguards, picnic facilities and bathrooms. Some are pristine, "hidden areas" found off the beaten path. Depending on wherever you decide to stay, there are usually a few well-known beaches close by.

West Maui beaches

If you travel along the western shoreline of Maui from Lahaina to Kapalua, you will discover a lot of wonderful beaches along the coast. Kaanapali Beach will offer you over 3 miles of white sand with a wide variety of watersports, which includes surfing, sailboating, as well as catamaran rides. On the north end of the beach is Black Rock, which is famous for snorkeling.

Guests prefer the sandy beach at Napili Bay, since there are no high rise buildings around, and also the bay is protected well from waves. The Kapalua Resort in west Maui is home to Kapalua Beach, Oneloa Bay Beach, and the D.T. Fleming Beach.

South Maui Beaches

The rule with Hawaii and Maui is that the further south you go, the not so crowded the beaches will probably be. Kihei provides you with a number of beaches on the six mile shoreline, a few even providing lifeguards, restrooms, and picnic areas. Polo Beach and Wailea Beach offer both restrooms and equipment rentals. Or, if you need a much quieter beach, you must check out Maluaka Beach at the Maui Prince Hotel - where it's also possible to encounter a few green sea turtles.

Several miles past the Maui Prince Hotel is the Big Beach of Makena, which is one of the finest beaches on Maui. As the name implies, the beach is quite huge, and on top of that - vacant. It offers white sand, picnic facilities, and also restrooms.

East Maui Beaches

The beaches of East Maui are unlike others in Hawaii. Surrounded by lush landscapes, the beaches are quiet, beautiful, and extremely colorful. Hamoa Beach is really a must visit if you are planning to see East Maui. As you approach the beach from the main road, you will walk past colorful vegetation and palms surrounding Hamoa Beach. Just off Hana Highway is Hana Bay Beach, which offers black volcanic sand.

The Red Sand Beach is tough to go to, you'll have to locate a small way along the coastline. The beach presents a lot of swimming and snorkeling, and you ought to be the only person there - which is great for those searching for solitude. Although it is challenging to get to, Red Sand Beach is truly exceptional.

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