Information

Papalaua Beach offers numerous offshore breaks for the surfers in the crowd. The beach itself is long and narrow, but there is plenty of room to lay out provided you keep a lookout for the numerous, and painful, kiawe tree stickers. Swimming and snorkeling here is decent enough, but not spectacular. Like other beaches along the highway, Papalaua can be convenient if not spectacular.

Directions

Drive on Honoapiilani Hwy. 30. towards Lahaina. As soon as you come out of the tunnel on the Pali and drive down the hill, look to your left and you will see the beach. Look between mile markers 11 and 12.

Activities

Snorkeling: Yes
Scuba Diving: Yes
Surfing: Yes
Windsurfing: No
Kiteboarding: No
Bodysurfing: No
Bathrooms: No
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.


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