Things to Do in Kapalua Beach

Kapalua Beach - Photo by Anson Chappell from Flickr

Kapalua Beach is a white sand beach in Maui known for the water sports and also the scenic ocean trails.

In Kapalua Beach, you can spend your day with numerous beach activities like snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing.

Kapalua Beach has a calm water condition that is great for snorkeling beginners.

It's best to arrive at the beach early if you are into snorkeling.

If you don't prepare any snorkeling gear yet, you can rent them on the rental nearby.

ONE DAY TRIP IDEA

Plan a beautiful one-day trip to Kapalua Beach. To maximize your trip, it's best to get to the beach early in the morning. Once you arrived at the beach parking area, you need to follow the path located on the right side of the area.

Then, you will find a short tunnel directing to the beach. Into the end of the tunnel, you will see a beautiful white sand beach with two big reefs extending on both sides of the beach. Here, you can spend your day with numerous beach activities like snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing, or just taking a walk around enjoying the beach sightseeing.

This beach is best for those who are beginners in snorkeling. There are also many beach chairs that you can rent here when you get enough sunshine.

If hiking is your thing, this beach offers easy hiking trails with more than 100 miles scenic seaside coastal trails. On your way trekking the area, you will stop by at Akins Jumping Rock. It's a perfect place to experience a cliff-jump into the ocean. To find this cliff, you have to go to the end of the trail.

Get enough fun at the beach? To wrap up your trip day, you can head to the Sea House Restaurant and enjoy some good meals to recharge your energy.

Kapalua Coastal Trail

The Kapalua Coastal Trail is a beautiful, side of the ocean.

The beginning of the hike is paved and curves around the nice beach houses.

If you look hard you can find some turtles floating around the coast.

It is an incredible opportunity to see this beauty and enjoy the trail.

Address : 99 Coconut Grove Ln, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

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Akins Jumping Rock

This is a pretty cool spot.

You can snorkel or just swim around.

There is a ladder to get out of the water and is off the beaten path.

It’s a great day adventure and a spot to have a picnic with good friends or family.

Address : 9 Bay Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

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Sea House Restaurant - Kapalua Beach

Sea house is the perfect location and vibe for having a brunch.

Food is pretty good and drinks are tasty.

The employees here love their jobs and it shines through.

Address : 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

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THINGS TO DO FOR FREE

Kapalua Beach is perfect for sunbathing. With tall palm trees lining the beach, you can also enjoy taking a walk on the soft white sand. In winters, this beach attracts surfers with larger waves than in other seasons.

HEALTH ADVISORY

Kapalua Beach is for everyone from kids to adults. This beach is known to have calm water that is suitable for safe swimming and snorkeling around inside the bay area. There are some lifeguards on duty patrolling around the beach that are ready to help.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

April through May is the best time to visit Kapalua Beach. Around the time, the beach is in pleasant weather where you can avoid an inconvenient crowd in the high season. It's best to arrive at the beach early if you are into snorkeling.

BEST WATER SPORTS

Kapalua Beach has a calm water condition that is great for swimming, snorkeling, and diving. Make sure to bring the equipment along with you. If you don't prepare it yet, you can rent them on the rental nearby. They provide some snorkeling gears to rent and also beach tours with helicopters and boats. If you are interested in guided snorkeling tours, they have it here.

Snorkel Bob's Napili

The most easy and convenient place to get fitted and rent snorkel gear.

They also have options to rent for a week, collecting another set on a different island or bringing the set with you to the other island.

The staff is super helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly.

If you're only snorkeling a day or two then stop here and grab some gear.

Address : 5425 Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

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BEST HOTELS AND RESORTS

Where do you want to stay during your trip here? If you’re planning to visit the beach during high season, it's recommended to book a room around the beach, so you will have no traffic problem while reaching the beach. Napili Kai Beach Resort is one of the closest resorts to Kapalua Beach. During your stay here, you will be provided by a relaxed room with a tropical style interior.

Some of the rooms here have beautiful sea views from the windows. Another good resort to stay on the island is Queen's Gate Resort. This hotel has the overlooking of Namalu Bay from the rooms. They have a great selection from modern rooms with the ocean to garden views. Amenities provided include a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and also a gift shop.

Napili Kai Beach Resort

The perfect location for the perfect vacation.

There are gorgeous orchids and hibiscus on the property, there is a nice trail that borders around the beach.

Comfortable large room with a spectacular view, great service, lots of amenities.

Decent restaurant and near many attractions such as whale watching and amazing hiking trails.

The staff is professional and so welcoming.

Address : 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

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Montage Kapalua Bay

This is an amazing property with amazing service.

Extremely peaceful and luxurious, suites are very large, modern and well kept.

Incredible spa, there is a hydrotherapy area, which is a beautifully secluded outdoor relaxation zone.

The staff are extremely friendly and happy to assist.

Address : 1 Bay Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

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BEST RESTAURANTS

Dine-in with a view at Sea House Restaurant. This restaurant is located right on the beachfront. They serve Hawaiian traditional and exotic cuisines. You will find a wide selection of local fish offered here.

Another good restaurant to stop by is Merriman's Maui. It's a beautiful restaurant located in Kapalua Resort. The chef serves the original menus of Hawaii cuisines. The cuisines are made by the freshest ingredients from local products. With the breathtaking view of oceanfront, you will love to dine on their terrace while looking at the sunset.

Sea House Restaurant

Sea house is the perfect location and vibe for having a brunch.

Food is pretty good and drinks are tasty.

The employees here love their jobs and it shines through.

Address : 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

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Merriman's Maui

Excellent food and location with unequaled hospitality.

Everything is absolutely perfect.

The setting is beautiful, the food is fantastic, the service is impeccable.

All the staff are attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable.

Address : 1 Bay Club Pl, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

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BAR AND NIGHTLIFE

During your trip here, it would be good to grab some drinks at THE POUR HOUSE Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar. It's an upscale restaurant plus bar. This restaurant serves some good Italian cuisines. While the bar will serve you with the refreshing cocktails and a wide selection of wines. With the perfect setting, you will surely enjoy your evening time relaxing with the beauty of Kapalua.