For most people, Kaanapali represents a chance to relax, unwind and slip into island time. Kaanapali vacation rentals make it easy with a stunning lineup of executive properties set in West Maui's top resorts. When you've had your fill of sun, sand and Mai Tais, why not switch gear at the Whalers Village Museum? It offers a fascinating glimpse at Maui's "Golden Age" of whaling, as well as the anatomy of the gentle marine giants.
You'll find Maui's liveliest stretch of sand down at Kaanapali Beach. Gaze out to the horizon and you'll see sun-bronzed surfers waiting for the perfect wave, parasailers gliding across the water and luxury yachts bobbing just offshore. On calm days, the water is glassy and ideal for snorkeling. Confident swimmers should head to Black Rock, a coral-strewn lava promontory located just in front of the Sheraton. It's teeming with sea turtles, tropical fish and colorful sponges. Golfers will be in their element, with a pair of championship courses to choose from.
Thanks to its tropical climate, temperatures remain steady throughout the year. Whenever you visit, expect to bask in daytime highs that hover around the 70s and 80s. Winter is high season in Kaanapali, when Maui enjoys clear skies, calm water and sultry temperatures. As well as snowbirds, Kaanapali vacation rentals attract legions of families over Christmas and New Year. Winter is also prime whale-watching season, with 1000s of humpbacks cruising along the West Maui coast. Summer is also in hot demand, especially over the Memorial Day to Labor Day stretch.
Kaanapali sits on the shores of West Maui, Hawaii's self-confessed capital of fun. The landscape ranges from glitzy resorts and pristine beaches to tangled jungles and untamed coastlines. Get your bearings with a stroll down the Kaanapali Beach Walk, a mile-long pathway that hugs the coast. If you're craving a quieter scene, head to Kahekili Beach Park. The laidback stretch of sand is fringed by lush coconut palms and hot-pink morning glory flowers. Venture inland and you'll hit the West Maui Forest Reserve, a verdant oasis of rainforest valleys, cascading waterfalls and emerald-green peaks.
In addition to Black Rock and its namesake beach, Kaanapali has beautiful beach locales for sunbathing and swimming. Vacation homes are available near places like Kahekili Beach Park, a boardwalk-lined beach with a picnic pavilion, grills, and other amenities, and Puʻu Keka‘a, a lava rock formation on a sandy beach with cliff jumping and snorkeling. You'll also like Honokowai Beach Park, a waterfront beach with a play structure, picnic tables, shade trees, and nearby amenities.
Fly into Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui), the closest airport, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Kahului, HI (OGG), which is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) away.
If you prefer train travel, the main station serving the city is Lahaina Sugar Cane Train Kaanapali Landing Station.
Kids can enjoy an array of family-friendly attractions near Kaanapali vacation homes. The Myths of Maui luau, an oceanfront luau with Hawaiian food, live music, dances, and a fire show, and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, a whale sanctuary with a visitor center and shoreside whale-watching opportunities, are 2 highlights. Kids will also like Honokeana Bay, a rocky cove with calm waters for swimming and snorkeling and a native population of sea turtles.
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