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Information
Kapalua is Hawaiian for "arms embracing the sea", and
nowhere is this more visible than at Kapalua Bay Beach. One
of the most popular destinations for beach-goers on the
Northwest side of the island, this crescent of white sand is
nestled between two black lava rock points which reach out
into the sea and protect the bay from the rough ocean
currents. The soft white sand here is quite enticing, but
the beach is also sloped toward the ocean and heavily
populated by tourists. However, a small grassy area
sprinkled with palm trees provides plenty of room to lay out
for those who aren’t at the beach to be "seen". The swimming
here is quite good, although confined, the snorkeling is
decent, and there is occasional surf.
Directions
Drive north of Lahaina Town on Honoapiilani Highway 30 to
Kapalua. The beach fronts the Kapalua Bay Hotel. The parking
area is on the southern end of the beach.
Activities
Snorkeling: Yes
Scuba Diving: Yes
Surfing: No
Windsurfing: No
Kiteboarding: No
Bodysurfing: No
Bathrooms: Yes
Picnic Benches: No
NOTE:
While it is possible
to surf, windsurf, kiteboard and bodysurf at
ANY beach with
wind or waves, my advice is based upon the beach being a
RECOGNIZED or
KNOWN beach for
these activities.
Click Here For Snorkeling &
Diving Information On This Beach
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