Page 132 - Hawaii: Diving, Surfing, Pearl Harbor, Volcanoes and More

LAHAINA BREAK WALL SURFING Beautiful long left break in MAALAEA TO NALENA DETAIL INSERT
front of jetty when summer south swells roll in. Inside break is per-
fect for beginners on longboards. KAMAOLE BEACH PARKS Beach entries at either of 3 beaches for
excellent beginner scuba and snorkeling. Coral covered lava out-
SUNSET DINNER CRUISE Departures from Lahaina Harbor for croppings separate the 3 beaches. Beaches have facilities, lifeguards
romantic sailing and brilliant Maui sunsets. Spirit of Lahaina (808) and picnicking. Nice beaches for sunning.
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ULUA BEACH & MOKAPU BEACH Fabulous scuba or snorkeling
KAANAPALI BEACH The pride of Maui’s very first world class via beach entries at either beach. Shallow inner reef for snorkeling,
resort. Snorkeling, swimming, sunning, and beach combing at outer reef for scuba. Notably good night diving. This may be Maui’s
“America’s Best Beach”. To see Kaanapali from the ocean, sail right best reef for fish viewing, and the best beginner site.
from the beach aboard Trilogy. Day sailing adventures offer break-
fast and lunch, with visits to two snorkeling sites. Afternoon sunset WAILEA BEACH & POLO BEACH Beach entry at either beach.
sails also available. (808) 661-4734 Large reef at Polo to 30 (9m) deep, best for snorkelers, Wailea goes
to 50 (15m) deep, for scuba.
HONOLUA STORE Within the Kapalua Resort, this is the last of the
old time plantation stores on Maui. Today it is known for its fabu- MOLOKINI ISLAND Tour boats take snorkelers and scuba divers
lous plate lunches, picnic provisions, resort products and postcards. to one of the world’s most fabulous dive spots inside this 1/4 Mi
Say “Hi!” to Lani. wide (400m) crater. Inside crater swarms with fish like a huge, crys-
tal clear aquarium. Divers can hear the whales singing in the winter
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VISITOR INFORMATION: MAKENA BEACH One of Maui’s most famous beaches, Big Beach
has bodysurfing on a hard shorepound, but when calm it has superb
Maui Visitors Bureau, 1727 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku, (800) 525-MAUI snorkeling, plus acres of sandy beach for tanning. Caution: Makena
or (808) 244-3530 www.visitmaui.com. Kaanapali Beach Resort As- Beach is prone to strong currents and big south swells in summer.
sociation, 2530 Kekaa Dr., Suite 1-B, Kaanapali, (800) 245-9229 or Little Beach is notable for all-over tanning (yes, the sunbathers get
(808) 661-3271 www.maui.net/~kbra Hawaii Visitors and Conven- naked there).
tion Bureau, Suite 801, Waikiki Business Plaza, 2270 Kalakaua Ave.,
Honolulu, (800) GO-HAWAII or on Oahu (808) 923-1811 www.
gohawaii.com.