Kāʻanapali Beach & Black Rock
Kāʻanapali / Puʻu Kekaʻa
A resort beach stretching about 5 km along west Maui. Snorkel with sea turtles below Black Rock at the north end, and watch the nightly torch-lit cliff dive at sunset.
Kāʻanapali was one of Hawaii’s first planned resort areas. Hotels and restaurants line the sand, and a seaside walkway runs the length of the coast. At the north end, Puʻu Kekaʻa (Black Rock) was once believed by ancient Hawaiians to be where souls left the living world. Today the water beneath it is the easiest snorkeling spot on West Maui, where green sea turtles and tropical fish are often seen. Every evening at sunset at the Sheraton, someone lights torches and leaps from the top of the rock into the sea, recreating the legend of a Maui chief. Public parking is limited, and resort parking lots charge fees. Winter surf can be strong, so take care.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lahaina & Banyan Court
- Kapalua Bay
- Honolua Bay
- Nakalele Blowhole
- ʻĪao Valley State Monument
- Waiheʻe Ridge Trail
- Maui Ocean Center
- Māʻalaea Bay Whale Watching