BEST SWIMMING BEACH ON MAUI Ka`anapali This beach makes you feel like you fell into the aquarium’s deep sea exhibit, but its sudden shore drop isn’t a red flag for danger. The Ka‘anapali beach is an ideal place to wade with its miniscule waves and royal blue waters, so clear you can see fishies cruising by your feet. A quick jump off Black Rock and surprise turtle visits … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2015: Best Swimming Beach on Maui Kaanapali
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Swimming Beach Big Beach
Best Swimming Beach Photo credit to Sean M. Hower Big Beach Are you people trying to get us in trouble? Every year you people vote Big Beach the best Swimming Beach, and every year some cranky nurse who doesn’t understand the concept of reporting vote tallies starts calling us, saying we’re irresponsible for telling people to go swimming at Big Beach. Come on–anyone … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Swimming Beach Big Beach
MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Swimming Beach on Maui: Ka’anapali Beach
Best Swimming Beach Ka‘anapali Beach Aww, who wants to swim here? All Ka‘anapali has are miles of white sand and crystal clear water. Some spots are better for surfing, and Black Rock is a super-popular snorkeling spot, but for much of Ka‘anapali’s length you can just dive into the water and have a grand time in relative safety. Sure, there are thousands of visitors … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Swimming Beach on Maui: Ka’anapali Beach
MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Swimming Beach on Maui: Big Beach
Best Swimming Beach Big Beach Big Beach is pretty straightforward. It's a big beach. The biggest beach on Maui, in fact (almost two-thirds of a mile long and 100 yards wide). But that's not the only reason why it's the best swimming beach: the crystal blue water and endless golden sands make it quite a looker, too. Unlike North Shore beaches, Big Beach doesn't get … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Swimming Beach on Maui: Big Beach
MauiTime Best of Maui 2011: Best Swimming Beach on Maui: Kaanapali Beach
SWIMMING BEACH Kaanapali Beach So we’re thinking you got the memo by now. Just in case you didn’t--bobbing like a human buoy at Black Rock and snorkeling for “creatures” at this particular ocean blue is a reader favorite. And if the amount of sunscreen at the surface of the water is any indication of its popularity, than consider yourself part of the in-crowd for choosing to … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2011: Best Swimming Beach on Maui: Kaanapali Beach