Maui's Beautiful Beaches
WEST MAUI BEACHES
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Honolua Bay: This area is primarily a snorkeling and diving spot in the summer time, and one of the best surfing locations in the winter. There are no facilities at Honolua Bay, but the scenic views and crystal clear waters make it a favorite for islanders and tourists. 
Slaughterhouse: This beautiful beach is located in the bay just south of Honolua Bay. The area is popular with sun worshipers and boogie boarders. To reach the bay you must park along the cliff and walk down a recently upgraded pathway. There are no facilities at "slaughterhouse".
D.T. Fleming: This beach is located at the resort community of Kapalua. It offers full facilities and and wonderful views of Molokai. Swimming at this location is wonderful, but use caution as the currents can be dangerous.
Kapalua: Voted one of the best beaches in the world by a recent publication. Kapalua offers beautiful white sand beaches, crystal clear water and spectacular views. Kapalua offers full facilities and is a must for any beach lover.
Napili Bay: Located in the bay just south of Kapalua is another one of Maui's gems. Napili Bay offers excellent snorkeling and swimming with a pristine white sand beach. Napili Bay also offers full facilities.
Prindle Beach: This beach is also known as "airport beach" and "north beach". It offers full facilities and is a favorite among locals who are having birthday and company parties. 
Kaanapali Beach: The locals call this "dig me beach" and it is definitely the place to be seen. This beautiful white sand beach offers full facilities with restaurants, hotels and shopping all located nearby. Kaanapali beach is probably the most popular beach on Maui and is definitely worth the drive if you are staying in one of the other resort areas.
Baby Beach: Are you looking for a beach that is close to Lahaina and offers very little surf ? This is the one. "Baby beach" is very popular with families, as the water is usually calm and a favorite for children. "Baby beach" offers no facilities but is definitely the spot for young children.
CENTRAL MAUI BEACHES
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Baldwin Beach: This beach is a popular "local hangout" and offers full facilities. The long coastline and beautiful sand make it the place to be for locals on the weekend.
Kanaha: This beach is a favorite with windsurfers and offers full facilities. Like all central beaches they are the place to be on the weekend and provide the perfect atmosphere for parties and baby luaus.
Ho'okipa: This beach is one of the most well known and world renowned windsurfing locations. The beach has limited facilities, but is worth the drive when the surf is up. When the conditions are right, Ho'okipa is the spot for the world's best windsurfers.
SOUTH MAUI BEACHES
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Sugar Beach: This long sandy beach is a favorite with both tourists and locals. There are limited facilities on Sugar beach, but if you love to walk along the beach and find some secluded areas. Sugar Beach is the place.
Kamaole Beach I: Located in the heart of Kihei are three of it`s most popular beaches. "Kam I" as it is referred to by locals, offers full facilities with grassy areas and sandy beaches for the sun bather.
Kamaole Beach II: Located just south of Kam I is the second of the Kamaole beaches. Kam II offers full facilities and is more secluded than Kam I. 
Kamaole Beach III: The third beach in the Kamaole family is Kam III. This is the largest of all the Kamaole beaches and offers full facilities. Kam III also offers a spacious grass area and small playground for children.
Wailea Beach: The Wailea beach area actually consists of several beaches along the Wailea coastline. The beaches offer full facilities and breathtaking views with a well manicured walkway between them. If you are staying on the south side, you will not want to miss these gems.
Little Beach: Located in the Makena area you will find two out of the way gems. "Little beach" as locals refer to it, is best known for it's clothing optional policy. If you like the "au natural" tan then this is the spot. There are no facilities at "little beach".
Big Beach: Located directly south of little beach is the gem of the south side. "Big beach" offers limited facilities and excellent boogie boarding. The long stretch of beach and the awesome views make "Big Beach" a must for anyone traveling to Maui.
When visiting any of the Hawaii beaches it is very important to understand that the Ocean can be very dangerous and caution should be used at all times. If you are new to the area and see a life guard station, take a few minutes and talk to the professionals about conditions and ask what would be a safe area to swim in. Hawaii is a beautiful place and we do hope that visitors and residents enjoy their time at the beach safely.
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