Top Rated Parks to Visit in Maui

"Google MapsFacilities: All 3 have showers and restrooms Lifeguards: YesActivities: Swimming, laying out, bodyboarding, and snorkeling. This beach park is a set of 3 beautiful beaches near Kihei referred to as “Kam I, II, and III.” It is a popular beach with tourists and locals because of its facilities, proximity to town, and the fact they are really nice!. Kam I is the largest of the three beaches and is great for swimming!"

"If based in South Maui, hike the Hoapili Trail and watch the sunset from Makena State Park and spend your other day snorkeling and relaxing at Mokapu or Keawakapu Beach. If based in West Maui, spend a day exploring the island’s northwestern coast and another relaxing at Kāʻanapali Beach before catching a lūʻau that night."

"Grab your snorkeling gear and spend some time exploring Mokapu Beach Park, in Maui. Lava rock formations crop up near the shore, while the surf is sandy and gently slopes making it ideal for swimming in calmer waters."

"Incredibly scenic, the Makena Landing Park is a perfect place for launching a kayak. Located close to the main road, the park has a small beach along with facilities such as bathrooms, showers, car parking and kayak rentals. It is popular with night scuba divers as well."

"Just 2 miles north of the heart of Lahaina and right on the road to Ka'anapali, this multi-section county park follows the shore and is great for walking and cycling. There are dozens of shady picnic tables,..."

"Features: - Long sandy beach- Grassy area, palm trees- Rock formations- Usually uncrowded- Good for mornings and sunsets - Restrooms and foot showers. *$50.00 travel fee to this location"

"Start with a walk on Baldwin Beach and then grab some breakfast in Pāʻia before casually making the drive to Hāna and stopping multiple times. Splurge on a room at Travaasa Hāna or find a small bed and breakfast and wake up early the next morning to watch sunrise from a black sand beach. By choosing to stay a night in Hāna, you can make it out to the Pipiwai Trail before all the day visitors arrive and possibly have the Pools of Ohe‘o completely to yourself."

"This meant that we didn’t get to see Hamoa Beach, the Seven Sacred Pools at O’heo and the Pipiwai TrailBamboo Forest (which are all meant to be amazing) – however, I know I’ll be back… so, until next time!. Just remember, you can’t do it all, unless you have more than 1 day, so you have to pick and choose."

"Until the 20th century, one of the most sacred sites in Hawaii was located on what now is a grassy field. Much of this land was wetlands, which included the freshwater Mokuhinia Pond. In the middle of the water..."

"After bopping into Hana Fresh for an iced Aztec mocha and one of their super-delish salads (one to try: grilled pear with crispy prosciutto)—make your way to Hamoa Beach. With salt-and-pepper sand and groves of palms, this windswept cove is a great place to get your feet wet, sunbathe, and people-watch."

"Take your provisions down to Hamoa Beach, a horseshoe of salt-and-pepper sand shaded by ultra-green trees and, on the clearest of days, views of the Big Island. Bathe in the vistas of its ruby-tinged cinder cone: Mark Twain and James Michener called this cove their favorite beach in Hawaii."

"Locals love Hamoa Beach for its clear waters, dark creamy sand and optimal body boarding conditions when the surf is up. It was hard for me to gauge the beauty of this beach on a cloudy day but, nonetheless, it’s a good pit stop if you can find a parking spot ( a challenging task)."

"The drive from the national park to Wailua Falls traverses through a rugged area known as the Oheo Gulch. This short stretch of road is the most slow-going and perhaps the most scenic section of the Hana Highway. Be prepared for a pothole-filled one-lane road where 10mph seems like a stretch. However, there are also waterfalls and streams galore, and everything seems to be just a little extra green."

"Wailua Falls (right off the road), and maybe Kipahulu if time. Kapahulu (Seven Sacred Pools or Oheo Gulch) has one of the most epic hikes EVER!. You hike to Waimoku Falls. See the video we made from the hike below."

"Pipiwai Trail The real reason for driving all the way out here is this 4-mile (return) trail that is one of the most rewarding hikes in Hawaii!. The trail begins with a gentle ascent through the rainforest using a series of steps and the slippery roots of the trees. You eventually reach a very impressive centuries-old banyan tree before the real fun begins."

"Pipiwai Trail—a four-mile trek through blades of whistling bamboo that supplies soaring views of the ocean, cliffs, and waterfalls. Before gearing up for the drive back to your digs, pause for a spell at Charles Lindbergh’s grave at Palapala Ho’omau Church, where the vistas of Hana’s weathered, radical coast are sure to evoke awe."