Kaanapali Travel Guide

  Ka'anapali Beach
by SassyMcPeaches
 
  • Ka'anapali Beach
      Ka'anapali Beach
    by SassyMcPeaches
  •   Things to Do
    by SassyMcPeaches
  • Tough Work, But Somebody Has to Do It!
      Tough Work, But Somebody Has to Do It!
    by giampiero6
  •   Hotels
    by supune
  • Relaxing on the Catamaran!
      Relaxing on the Catamaran!
    by happyalways
 

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Things to Do  

Skyline EcoAdventures ziplining

Skyline EcoAdventures ziplining, Kaanapali

 SassyMcPeaches Says:  The vendor we used for ziplining above West Maui was Skyline EcoAdventures. Now that I've done it, I can say they run a decent operation and those that are interested should give it a try. But they don't provide much info beforehand, and that uncertainty didn't help my... 

Snorkel excursion with Maui Magic

Snorkel excursion with Maui Magic, Kaanapali

 SassyMcPeaches Says:  We hired Maui Magic for our catarmaran snorkel trip, and we loved them! You can tell they enjoy their job, even when torment/teasing us about being uncomfortable with sea life. They even managed to get me, terrified of deep water, out snorkeling by myself above the reef for... 

Parasailing!

Parasailing!, Kaanapali

 CaliHopkins Says:  My husband had a great time parasailing :) You get loaded onto a boat with about 8 to 10 others and take your turn being strapped in and flying 40 to 80 feet in the air! From what I understand, it is worth the extra cost for the higher flight-- and most people do go for it. 

Humuhumukununukuapua'a means "fish with a pig's no

Humuhumukununukuapua'a means "fish with a pig's no, Kaanapali

 happyalways Says:  While staying in Ka'anapali, Maui we went out on the ocean on a catamaran. Along the way we saw dolphins (beautiful creatures that swam along with us for quite awhile) and sea turtles. We stopped for about an hour or so to go snorkeling. The water was clear and the fish were... 

Iao, the lush valley

Iao, the lush valley, Kaanapali

 like_to_dine Says:  Iao is an easy hike up and down and has some swimming holes and beautiful vistas over Wakahui and the Iao Valley 

Hotels  

Ka'anapali Beach Hotel

 2 Reviews and 1506 Opinions  If you are looking for a great Hawaiian Hotel where you are treated like family then this is your... 

Hotels  

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa: Highly recommend the Hyatt on Ka'anapali

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa: Highly recommend the Hyatt on Ka'anapali, Kaanapali

 SassyMcPeaches Says:  The Hyatt Regency Maui on the south end of Ka'anapali was spectacular. The flawlessly landscaped grounds did much to surround you with the island splendour. There are parrots, penguins, koi, hammocks, oceanfront massages, delicious food, plumeria and palm trees galore. And... 

Sheraton Maui Resort: Sheraton Maui Resort

Sheraton Maui Resort: Sheraton Maui Resort, Kaanapali

 RekaD Says:  A large, beautiful resort located right on the beach in Kaanapali. The rooms were quite large, modern and very clean. Each room (at least from what I could tell) had a full or at least partial ocean view and balconies complete with table and chair set from which to enjoy the... 

Sheraton Maui: Great location in Kaanapali

Sheraton Maui: Great location in Kaanapali, Kaanapali

 supune Says:  I stayed here for 4 nights. It was quite enjoyable. I tried not to stay in the hotel too long. The activities booth was very helpful in planning stuff to do You enter the hotel on the 3rd flor and the rooms descend onto the beach. This is really big hotel located in a nice... 

Restaurants  

Jonnys Burger Joint: For Great Hamburgers!!

Jonnys Burger Joint: For Great Hamburgers!!, Kaanapali

 deannatravel Says:  Do you reallly love hamburgers? Then Johnies is your place. No view or ambience. Located in the basement of a building at the entrance to the Kaanapali resort, this place is mostly frequented by locales. Thats because it has great burgers at reasonable prices. Oh and good... 

Kaanapali Alii: Great food

Kaanapali Alii: Great food, Kaanapali

 like_to_dine Says:  Beachside grillGreat bustling atmosphereLuau glimpses at nightBeautiful Rack of Lamb 

Nightlife  

Spats in the Hyatt Regency: Spats...SO UPTIGHT!!!!

Spats in the Hyatt Regency: Spats...SO UPTIGHT!!!!, Kaanapali

 giampiero6 Says:  OK..this place is like a weird time warp explosion into a 1970s ice cream parlor with ridiculous fake stained glass and brass and americana crap. To their credit, they had pretty decent music and a good crowd started to form, but the fun was RIDICULOUSLY impeded by their... 

Transportation  

Car

Car, Kaanapali

 CaliHopkins Says:  You definately need a car because you will want to take the road to Hana ~ but believe the rental places when they say you want to upgrade just a bit. The itty bitty economy car without power steering will just not do. Not necessary or practical to get a large truck or SUV... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

beach

beach, Kaanapali

 CaliHopkins Says:  One thing I did notice is that the drop off on the beach is deep....you can be wading in water at your knee deep, and in a step you can be over your waist. Great if you love the water, but watch and warn the little ones who cant swim well. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Walk the Path of Hawaiian Legends

Walk the Path of Hawaiian Legends, Kaanapali

 WestMaui Says:  It's free and it's very captivating - the Ka'anapali Historical Trail & Legends Tour. Offered every Tuesday morning in Ka'anapali Beach Resort and led by a resort concierge who was born and raised on Maui, this historical walking tour is well worth the time and lots of fun.... 

The Place

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 Beachside grillGreat bustling atmosphereLuau glimpses at nightBeautiful Rack of Lamb 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  Aloha! We are looking at booking the new Honua Kai resort in Kaanapali. It looks beautiful and the reviews are great. My only... 

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A: No, I have not been there recently, but I cannot see where they might plop down another condo property close by, but it is possible. However none of the recent reviews on... 

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Which way to the umbrella drinks? :)

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 If you plan on staying in this town (and Im thinking the majority do) visit the Kaanapoli Beach Hotel website. I think it is kbh.com, but google it and see 

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Putting the aaaaaahhh in Kaanapali

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Kaanapali. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Paradise is the perfect cliché

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 I always thought the word "paradise" was overused to describe the Hawaiian Islands, but now I understand why. It's such a perfect balance of weather, natural beauty, wonderful people, fascinating... 

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Maui Baby!....Maui....

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 Ok. So. I've lived in the great state of Hawaii for roughly 5 years when I was a teenager with my family. It was probably one of the most memorable times of my life. We lived in the city of Pearl City... 

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Kaanapali

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 Kaanapali is a popular place to holiday on Maui, with lots of hotels, shops and restaurants 

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