Travel Reference
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Beaches & Sights
DT Fleming Beach Park
BEACH
(Hwy 30)
Surrounded by ironwood trees and backed by an old one-room schoolhouse, this
sandy crescent appears like an outpost from another era. In keeping with its Hawaiian
nature, the beach is the domain of wave riders. Experienced surfers and bodysurfers find
good action here, especially in winter. The shorebreaks can be brutal, however, and this
beach is second only to Hoʻokipa for injuries. The reef on the right is good for snorkeling
in summer when it's very calm.
Fleming has restrooms, showers, grills, picnic tables and a lifeguard. The access road is
off Honoapiʻilani Hwy, immediately north of mile marker 31.
The Coastal Trail and Mahana Ridge Trail connect here.
Oneloa Beach
BEACH
MAP
Also on the Coastal Trail, this white-sand jewel is worth seeking out. Fringed by low sand
dunes, it's a fine place to soak up rays. On calm days swimming is good close to shore, as
is snorkeling in the protected area along the rocky point at the north side of the beach.
When there's any sizable surf, strong rip currents can be present.
The half-mile strand - Oneloa means ʻlong sand' - is backed by gated resort condos
and restricted golf greens, and beach access requires a sharp eye. Turn onto Ironwood
Lane, then left into the parking lot. Arrive early or around lunchtime, when people are
heading out.
Kapalua Beach
BEACH
MAP
For a long day at the beach, it's hard to do much better than this crescent-shaped strip at
the southwestern tip of Kapula. Snorkel in the morning, grab lunch at the Sea House, try
stand-up paddlesurfing, then sip cocktails at Merriman's next door. Or simply sit on the
sand and gaze across the channel at Molokaʻi.
Long rocky outcrops at both ends of the bay make Kapalua Beach the safest year-round
swimming spot on this coast. You'll find colorful snorkeling on the right side of the beach,
with abundant tropical fish.
