D.T. Fleming Beach Park

Situated on Honokahua Bay, one of the six famous bays of West Maui, D.T. Fleming Beach Park is a long, sandy beach framed by ironwood trees. This is a popular bodysurfing and bodyboarding spot in West Maui with a break attracting many visitors and locals. While surfers flock here for consistent waves, snorkelers can explore colorful marine life just offshore when the ocean is calm, as the shorebreak can be dangerous here, along with a stong undertow when the surf is up. The beach is lifeguarded daily during peak hours, and includes amenities such as restrooms, showers and picnic tables. The beach can get crowded, particularly during high season, so we recommend getting there early.

Running from Black Rock to Canoe Beach, this beautiful stretch of sand also sports a paved walkway for strolling by shops and restaurants—all while taking in sunsets, the beach, and cliff-jumpers from Pu‘u Keka‘a, or Black Rock. Here, a cliff diver lights torches along the cliff every evening as sunset approaches. For those interested in snorkeling, Black Rock is a great spot at the north end of the beach. Partially public parking is available between the beach and Kā‘anapali Parkway. Pay attention for the sometimes difficult to find “Beach Access” signs. Whalers Village is an alternative for parking, and you can have your parking ticket validated for three hours by one of the stores with a purchase. After three hours, parking is $3 per half hour.