Ka'anapali Beach
Lahaina, Hawaii
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With three miles of white sand and crystal clear water, it’s no wonder why Kaanapali Beach was once named America’s Best Beach. Fronting Kaanapali’s hotels and resorts, this former retreat for the royalty of Maui is now a popular getaway for the world.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Lahaina, Hawaii
- Head northwest on Front St toward Baker St (1.1 mi)
- Turn left onto HI-30 W (1.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Kaanapali PkwyRestricted usage road(0.5 mi)
- Turn left at Kekaa DrRestricted usage road(361 ft)
- Turn rightRestricted usage road(161 ft)
- Turn leftRestricted usage road(108 ft)
Northwest Maui, about 50 minutes from Kahului Airport
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