Keawakapu Beach – Hawaii, USA

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About This Beach

Stretching between Kihei and Wailea, Keawakapu Beach offers half a mile of soft golden sand and gentle surf. Locals come for morning walks, while families and snorkelers enjoy the calm, clear waters framed by lava rocks on either end. Nearby resorts provide access without overcrowding the scene.

Public parking and showers are available, and the area’s restaurants and shops are a short drive away. Sunsets here are some of Maui’s best, with views toward Molokini and Kahoʻolawe.

Best Time to Visit: May to October for clear, warm conditions.
Quick Highlights: Swimming • Snorkeling • Sunsets • Relaxation • Family-Friendly

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit
May–October (calmer water and minimal rain).

Things To Do

Popular Activities
  • • Gentle swimming and stand-up paddling
  • • Snorkeling near lava-rock points at ends of the beach
  • • Sunrise beach walks; sunset photography
  • • Tide-pooling at very low tide
  • • Beach yoga/fitness on firm sand

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Amenities

Nearby Amenities
  • Public beach access parking, outdoor showers; additional amenities within nearby resorts/shopping areas.

Beach Hours

Where to Stay

Where to Stay
Wailea beachfront resorts; Kihei condos along S. Kihei Rd.

Events & Festivals

Events & Festivals
Maui Film Festival (June; Wailea); local art nights and culinary events in South Maui.

Hours/Lifeguards

Hours/Lifeguards
Public shoreline access sunrise–sunset; NO lifeguard on this beach.

Pricing

Pricing
Free public access; some paid parking in resort areas nearby.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby Attractions
Wailea Beach Path, Shops at Wailea, Molokini snorkel tours (depart from nearby harbors).

Food & Drinks

Food & Drinks
Wailea and Kihei restaurants, cafés, and markets within 5–10 minutes.

Travel Tips & Local Insights

Travel Tips & Local Insights
Arrive early for parking; mid-beach is calmest. Respect beachfront private property—use public paths.

Safety & Rules

Safety & Rules
No glass on beach; heed ocean forecasts; keep distance from marine life.

Contact Information

Location

Beach Address
Keawakapu Beach Access, Kihei/Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
Keawakapu Beach Access, Kihei/Wailea, Maui, HI 96753

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