Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
There are three beach access points, all with outdoor showers. To get to the southern
end, go south on S Kihei Rd until it dead-ends at a beach parking lot. Near the middle of
the beach, there's a parking lot at the corner of Kilohana Dr and S Kihei Rd; from the
parking lot, look across S Kihei Rd for a blue shoreline access sign. At the northern end,
use the large unpaved access lot north of the Days Inn.
Kamaʻole Beach Parks
BEACH
Kamaʻole Beach is having so much fun, it just keeps rolling along. And along. And
along. Divided into three sections by rocky points, these popular strands are known loc-
ally as
Kam I
(2400 S Kihei Rd)
,
Kam II
(2550 S Kihei Rd)
and
Kam III
(2800 S Kihei Rd)
. All
three are pretty, golden-sand beaches with full facilities, lifeguards included. There's a
volleyball court at Kam I while Kam I and III both have parking lots.
Water conditions vary with the weather, but swimming is usually good. For the most
part, these beaches have sandy bottoms with a fairly steep drop, which tends to create
good conditions for bodysurfing, especially in winter.
For snorkeling, the south end of Kamaʻole Beach Park III has some nearshore rocks
harboring a bit of coral and a few colorful fish, though it pales in comparison to the
snorkeling at beaches further south.
Charley Young Beach
BEACH
Out of sight from sightseers cruising the main drag, this side-street neighborhood beach
is the least-touristed strand in Kihei. It's a real jewel in the rough: broad and sandy, and
backed by swaying coconut palms. You're apt to find fishers casting their lines, families
playing volleyball and someone strumming a guitar. It also has some of the better
bodysurfing waves in Kihei.
Beach parking is on the corner of S Kihei Rd and Kaiaʻu Pl. To get to the beach,
simply walk to the end of Kaiaʻu Pl and follow the steps down the cliff.
Kalepolepo Beach Park
BEACH
( ) Adjacent to the headquarters for the Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary,
this compact park is a nice spot for families with younger kids. A grassy lawn is fronted
by the ancient Koʻieʻie Fishpond, whose stone walls create a shallow swimming pool
with calm waters perfect for wading. There are also picnic tables, a grill and an outdoor
shower.
