Kaanapali

Kaanapali Beach is the standard against which most Maui beach experiences are measured. The three-mile stretch of golden sand runs along West Maui's most developed and energetic shoreline, lined with major resorts, open-air restaurants, and the beloved Whaler's Village shopping and dining complex at its center. Black Rock, the dramatic lava promontory at the northern end of the beach, is one of Maui's best snorkeling spots and the site of the nightly cliff dive ceremony that draws crowds every evening at sunset. Two championship golf courses sit just inland, and the range of dining, activity, and entertainment options makes Kaanapali as self-contained as any destination on the island. Gather's vacation rentals in Kaanapali range from oceanfront condominiums with sweeping beach views to well-appointed residences steps from the sand, giving families and groups a private home base in Maui's most storied resort destination.