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Pohaku Park
4.6★ · 386 Google ratings · Lahaina, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Showers✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 175 yd away · fills up
Walk
110 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes
Water
81°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Sand
250 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 9am
Map of Pohaku Park
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1Parking175 yd from the listing2Showers230 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Go for sea turtles
Visitors consistently report seeing multiple turtles in the water and resting on the beach, often within arm's reach.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple reviewers specifically highlight the beach as an excellent spot to watch the sunset over the water.
Arrive early for parking
The lot holds about twenty cars and fills up during peak hours, though nearby street parking is usually available.
Expect a small, narrow beach
This is not a sprawling strand; reviewers describe limited sand and space for lounging, groups, or beach activities.
Plan for afternoon drinking and locals
Late afternoon and evening attract local gatherings; a few visitors report uncomfortable behavior and staring toward tourists.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · drizzle
Water
81°F
Waves
4.0 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the ENE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:34 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:21 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:13 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:33 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 4085 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 110 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Pohaku Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Pohaku Park?
110 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 Pohaku Park have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Pohaku Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 9am and the busiest at Fri 6pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
