From Hanakoo and Kahekili, these are the beaches of Maui's West Shore around Kaanapali. Read this "Star-Bulletin" article about beach safety in Hawaii.

Hanakaoo Beach Park

Kaanapali area, Maui, Hawaii. A good beach for both swimmers and sailboarders, Hanakaoo is close to the Hyatt Regency and the Maui Marriot. Though these two hotels are among the most exclusive on the entire island, public access to the beach is guaranteed. A stretch of the beach is known as "Dig Me Beach" due to the people-watchers that hunker down on the sand and the young people who come to strut their stuff.

Location :: Off of Nohea Kai Drive, southern edge of Kaanapali.

Access :: Nohea Kai Drive.

Services :: Showers, lifeguards, limited parking.

Notes :: The Kahana Canoe Club is based in Hanakaoo. Often they can be seen out on the water, practicing their strokes and gliding over the surface of the water.

Kahekili Beach Park

Kaanapali area, Maui, Hawaii. Named for a Maui king, Kahekili is the newest beach park in the area. The palm-dotted beach runs uninterrupted to Black Rock.

Location :: At the end of Kai Ala Drive, near Black Rock, northern edge of Kaanapali.

Access :: Kai Ala Drive.

Services :: Picnic facilities, pavilion.

Notes :: The beach at Kahekili is somtimes used for scuba lessons.