Napili Beach is situated in a picturesque little bay protected by two rocky outcrops on the northwestern coast of Maui. The entire bay is protected by a reef about 30 yards off shore that provides some of the best snorkeling in Maui.

The water clarity is excellent and you can easily swim out to the reef and spend hours enjoying the underwater wonderland with the added bonus of possibly swimming with green turtles. In winter, a strong shore-break ensures some wave action to keep surfers and bodyboarders happy, and when these conditions occur, novice swimmers should be particularly careful and perhaps choose to enjoy sunbathing and relaxing on the sandy beach instead.

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