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Before you go
Your trip to Kāʻanapali.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Kāʻanapali – Hawaii Destination Maui about 140 km from Honolulu
How to get there
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Kahului Airport (OGG) Kahului · 45 km
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Kapalua Airport (JHM) Kapalua · 6 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Kahului Airport, via roads 380 and 30 skirting the west mountains, about 45 km. Kapalua Airport, with few flights, is nearby. The island bus connects Kahului to the west coast.
How many days
Two or three days for the beach, Black Rock, Kapalua Bay and a boat trip. In winter, add a day for whale watching.
When to go
Year-round. The west coast is usually dry and sunny. From December to April whales arrive; at that time waves can pick up at the shore.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Helps you reach Kapalua, Haleakalā and other areas. Within Kaanapali, a boardwalk links the beach to the shopping centers, and there is local transport. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Kāʻanapali
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Morning
Black Rock
Snorkel around Black Rock at the north end of Kaanapali Beach.
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Afternoon
Kapalua
Head to Kapalua Bay and walk the coastal trail to Oneloa Bay.
2 days in Kāʻanapali
Day 1
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All day
Kaanapali and Kapalua
Black Rock in the morning and Kapalua Bay in the afternoon.
Day 2
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Morning
Boat
Leave on a catamaran from the beach for snorkel trips or, from December to April, for whale watching.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaanapali far from the airport?
About 45 minutes from Kahului Airport. The small Kapalua Airport, with few flights, is about 6 km away.
Kaanapali or Wailea?
Both have light-sand beaches and resorts. Kaanapali, on the west coast, is close to Kapalua and the whale boats; Wailea, on the south coast, is near Mākena and Molokini.
Where to snorkel near Kaanapali?
Black Rock, at the north tip of the beach itself, and Kapalua Bay to the north.
Where do the whale-watching trips on the west coast depart from?
Many catamarans embark from Kaanapali Beach itself. The season usually runs from December to April.