This discreet postage-stamp-sized beach, embraced by a rocky lava shoreline, is Kihei’s best bet for swimming with turtles. Forget it, however, if it’s not a calm day. The beach is reached via shoreline access at the northern side of Punahoa condos.


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1. Charley Young Beach

0.17 MILES

On a side street, out of view of busy S Kihei Rd, this neighborhood beach is the least touristed strand in Kihei. It’s a real jewel in the rough: broad…

2. Kalama Park

0.35 MILES

Athletes, skateboarders and toddlers who need to roam will appreciate this expansive seaside park. Sports facilities include tennis and basketball courts,…

3. Kamaʻole Beach Park I

0.42 MILES

A pretty, golden-sand beach with full facilities and lifeguards, plus a volleyball court and a parking lot. Travelers with disabilities can access the…

4. Kamaʻole Beach Park II

0.8 MILES

This lovely beach has full facilities and lifeguards. A wooden accessibility ramp for visitors with disabilities leads from the park to the beach. Street…

5. Kamaʻole Beach Park III

1.02 MILES

Covered in a blanket of golden sand, Kamaʻole Beach Park III has full facilities and lifeguards, plus a playground and parking lot. Great spot for a beach…

6. Keawakapu Beach

1.61 MILES

From break of day to twilight, this sparkling stretch of sand is a showstopper. Extending from south Kihei to Wailea’s Mokapu Beach, Keawakapu is set back…

7. Mokapu Beach

2.38 MILES

The lovely Mokapu Beach is behind the Andaz Maui resort, on the northern side of a small point.

8. David Malo’s Church

2.39 MILES

Philosopher David Malo, who built this church in 1852, was the first Hawaiian ordained to the Christian ministry. He was also co-author of Hawaii’s first…

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