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Kaanapali Beach

4.7★ · 659 Google ratings, Hawaii

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At a glance
Parking
Parking garage · 125 yd away · paid · fills up
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 475 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
81°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
1.3 miles of shoreline
Sand
325 yd from the water to the back

How we know this

Map of Kaanapali Beach
Aerial map of Kaanapali Beach
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1Parking125 yd from the listing2Showers340 ft from the listing
Access point of a 1.3 miles beach. USGS 2010 orthoimagery.
Guide

Good to know

Snorkel at Black Rock for better views
The main beach has limited snorkeling, but the rocky north end and Black Rock cliffs offer turtles, fish.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2018–2026
Wear water shoes in the shallows
The sea floor near shore has coral, shells, and rocks that can injure feet when entering the water.
Arrive before noon for best conditions
Wind increases and conditions worsen as the day goes on, and equipment rental staff may remove umbrellas for safety.
Parking is expensive and scarce
Paid lots charge up to fifty dollars per night.
Conditions

How it is right now

Air
78°F · thunderstorm
Water
81°F
Waves
4.0 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the ENE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
TimeTideHeight
00:34High tide
06:21Low tide
14:13High tide
20:42Low tide

Last updated Sep 7, 6:33 AM.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 Hawaii
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 475 yd away
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Questions

Common questions

Where do you park at Kaanapali Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Kaanapali Beach?
60 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Kaanapali Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 475 yd from the listing.

Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.