Quick Summary:

  • How long is Maui's coastline?
    • Maui boasts 120 miles of coastline, offering a variety of beach experiences.
  • What types of beaches can I find in Maui?
    • Maui is home to some of the most spectacular beaches in the world, including:
      • White sand beaches dotted with upscale resorts.
      • Golden crescent beaches hidden away off the beaten path.
      • Black sand beaches that showcase the island's unique geological history.
  • What makes Maui's beaches unique?
    • Maui's beaches not only offer breathtaking beauty but also tell the island's geological story, especially the dramatic black sand beaches formed from volcanic activity.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Baby Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
Baby Beach | Maui Beaches
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2. Baldwin Beach Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Baldwin Beach Park | Maui Beaches
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3. Baldwin Cove

Baldwin Cove | Maui Beaches
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4. Black Rock

Black Rock | Maui Beaches
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5. D. T. Fleming Beach Park

Category: Activities
D. T. Fleming Beach Park | Maui Beaches
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6. Hamona Beach

Category: Beaches
Hamona Beach | Maui Beaches
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7. Kuau Cove

Kuau Cove | Maui Beaches
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8. Ho'okipa Beach Park

Category: Activities
Ho'okipa Beach Park | Maui Beaches
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9. Kaanapali Beach

Category: Beaches
Kaanapali Beach | Maui Beaches
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10. Kahekili Beach Park

Category: Activities
Kahekili Beach Park | Maui Beaches
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11. Kamaole Beach Park

Category: Activities
Kamaole Beach Park | Maui Beaches
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12. Kanaha Beach

Category: Beaches
Kanaha Beach | Maui Beaches
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13. Keawakapu Beach

Category: Beaches
Keawakapu Beach | Maui Beaches
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14. Koki Beach Park

Category: Activities
Koki Beach Park | Maui Beaches
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15. Makena Big Beach Oneloa

Category: Beaches
Makena Big Beach Oneloa | Maui Beaches
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16. Mokapu Beach

Category: Beaches
Mokapu Beach | Maui Beaches
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17. Napili Beach

Category: Beaches
Napili Beach | Maui Beaches
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18. Oneuli-Black-Sand Beach

Category: Beaches
Oneuli-Black-Sand Beach | Maui Beaches
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19. Palauea Beach

Category: Beaches
Palauea Beach | Maui Beaches
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20. Polo Beach

Category: Beaches
Polo Beach | Maui Beaches
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21. Poolenalena Beach

Category: Beaches
Poolenalena Beach | Maui Beaches
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22. Red Sand Beach

Category: Beaches
Red Sand Beach | Maui Beaches
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23. Ulua Beach

Category: Beaches
Ulua Beach | Maui Beaches
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24. Waianapanapa State Park

Category: Activities
Waianapanapa State Park | Maui Beaches
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25. Wailea Beach

Category: Beaches
Wailea Beach | Maui Beaches
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