If you’re staying near here, you won’t need to venture any further. We’ve been to Maui twice and have been recommended MANY beaches, but we really enjoyed our lovely, local Kam 3. If you catch some calm weather, go down early and snorkel from the furthest south section. You’re likely to see some fish and turtles (Ulua Beach is better for snorkeling but it’s also crowded). If you like to bodyboard, head to the main beach area. There’s a lifeguard, block of toilets, outside showers, and a huge lawn that has the perfect view for watching the sunset. There’s also plenty of parking if you are staying further away. A top fave spot.

Big grassy park next to beach access. Lots of picnic tables. Shore line was spacious and good for swimming. Easy access to bathroom and rinse shower. Good size parking lot but does fill up on the weekend but there is also decent street parking.

Seemed like more local hangout spot than tourists at the picnic tables (almost like a communal living room). Available parking, showers, restrooms, shady grass areas. but the vibe was not as sparkly/tourtisy: some loud locals with open beer, speakers, smoking and weed.

This was our first night in Maui, and we walked from our Airbnb to the beach to enjoy sunset. We sat and enjoyed seeing whales, and the gorgeous sunset. There weren’t a ton of people on the beach either so it was peaceful. We really liked staying in Kihei close to this beach so we could walk here at night to see the sunset.