The above statement is not an exaggeration. The Maui beaches continue for well over 32 miles and have a combined coastline of more than a hundred and fifty miles! Your bottle of suntan lotion will be over way before you have explored the fascinating Maui beaches. They are the ideal spots for water babies who want to indulge in swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and other such water activities. After knowing all these, can you still think of a vacation in Maui without hitting the Maui beaches?

All the Maui beaches have crystal-blue pure water, tropical winds, and perfectly blue skies. Though most of the Maui beaches have white sand, there are also a couple of black and red sand Maui beaches to enthrall you. All the beaches are enticing surfing and windsurfing destinations. There are also water activities in which the entire family, including children, can participate. And if you are not so fond of water and water activities, you can always settle for a dip in the comfortable warm waters, or settle down in the beach for a tan.

Most of the beaches are located towards the west of Maui. There are 18 miles of beach between Kapalua to Olowalu. The best Maui beaches are in the resorts. However, if you are of the kind who wants to have a quiet and peaceful holiday, away from the hustle and bustle of other tourists, off beaten parts are also good choices, so that you can relax and enjoy yourselves.

Some of the better known Maui beaches are:
* Black Rock – Ka’anapali Beach (West Maui)
Irrespective of whether you are a beginner in swimming/snorkeling, or a professional, this beach is an interesting choice to make.

* D.T. Fleming Beach Park – Kapalua
It was chosen the “America’s Beach Beach” in 2006. It is a public park with picnic tables and life guards.

* Kama’ole Beach Parks I, II, and III – Kihei (South Maui)
This one is a favorite of the locals. It has plenteous place for parking, offers volleyball courts and lifeguards.

* Kihei Beach – Kihei (South Maui)
These constitute more than six miles of the Kihei coastline.

* Kanaha Beach Park – Kahului (Central Maui)
This Maui beach is famous all over the world for its excellent windsurfing conditions. It is also ideal for swimming, diving or playing volleyball. Its proximity to town makes it all the more convenient.

* Ho’okipa Beach Park – Pa’ia (East Maui)
It is a heaven for professionals due to the windsurfing and board surfing competitions conducted here.

Whatever be your interest or level of competence, you are sure to find one or the other beach in the enormous Maui beach coastline to suit you. Some sports activities are physically demanding, while others are purely recreational. All Maui beaches offer simple but enjoyable activities for children. The adults can also indulge themselves on the submarine tour, and have as much fun as the kids do. The 48 passenger submarine treats you to a live view of the Maui underwater.

Indeed, no holiday without a Maui beach holiday!

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Baldwin home museum- Situated in front street, Lahaina, this oldest building was the ancient home of the most important and earliest missionaries. It was built in 1834, and even after more than 150 years, has not turned into dust.  Reverend Dwight Baldwin, the famous medical missionary, lived here for a long time. His son, Henry, found the plantation Alexander and Baldwin Inc, which is one of the oldest companies in the country, and still owns a huge amount of land.

Pioneer inn- The story goes that George Freeland, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, came to Lahaina in search of a criminal and decided to stay. Lahaina was not a tourist destination then, and was devoid of hotels. visitors had to stay in private homes. So Freeland made this inn, and also a service station and movie theater. Though the last two are long gone, the hotel still stands tall and is open to visitors. The rates are reasonable and there is an open-air bar too. The rules in the gate, meant for the visitors in the old days, are amusing to read now. Don’t miss them.

Bailey house museum- It was built in the 1830s in Walaiku as a girls’ school. Girls were supposed to be educated in Christian learning, so that they could be good wives to men training to be ministers in Lahainaluna seminary. Edward bailey, and his wife Caroline, ran the school, for the most part, and even funded it when funds went low. Some of Bailey’s paintings on renaissance are still on display in the museum which the school has turned into now.

Kepaniwai pack- The word Kepaniwai comes from “damming of the waters.” En route Iao valley from bailey house, a battle site lies, where the Hawaii island chief Kamehameha’s army had fought against  the Maui chief ,Kahekili’s, army. It was a fierce battle, and Kamahameha, with his power of western arms, killed many men, and dumped their bodies in the Iao stream. Hence the name. Kamehameha did the work of conquering many islands to merge them into one kingdom. Buildings built around the park are in accordance with the styles of the various ethnic groups who have settled here.

Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum- This building in Puenne is the only remnant of a large plantation town that existed in the first half of the 20th century. The HC&C sugar mill across the museum, converts cane to raw sugar, is the last such mill in this island. This raw sugar is then transported to California for refining.

The raw sugar is found in small brown packets in any refreshment shop. Adding to your coffee doubles the coffee’s taste. The museum has many interesting features. It houses artifacts from the plantation days. It also runs a video of sugar processing going in the mill, and describes you how important sugar cultivation is the history of Hawaii. And you also are gifted a packet of raw sugar when you leave!

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