Molokai and Maui Beach Memories
Have you been thinking that it’s time to make some beach plans?
Ka’anapali Beach at the Westin Resort Maui
We stayed in five different locations on Maui and Molokai over a period of 10 days. Each place had its unique characteristics and we enjoyed them all. Yes, it was difficult to leave after getting used to sunny days with temperatures 80F+ and balmy breezes. But we always have our memories and photos to look upon for future travel inspiration. I hope you’ll enjoy these photos and perhaps get inspired as well.
Papohaku Beach, Molokai
We had this beach on Molokai’s west coast nearly to ourselves and this is apparently not uncommon for the many beaches of Molokai. But it was still amazing to find beautiful Papohaku Beach so deserted. One of Hawaii’s longest beaches, it is also called Three Mile Beach because of its length.
Our footsteps on Papohaku Beach (Three Mile Beach) in Molokai
Kumimi Beach, Molokai
Kumimi Beach, also called Murphy Beach or 20 Mile Beach because it is located near mileage marker 20 on Molokai’s east end, is considered the best snorkeling beach on Molokai. Though you can barely see him in the distance, Mr. TWS had just emerged from the water after an hour of snorkeling. The water is very clear and there are many rocks and coral with fish of all kinds. The water is quite shallow all the way to the reef across the opening of the bay and there are considerably more fish there.
Kumimi Beach on Molokai’s east end
Honokowai Beach Park
Honokowai Beach Park is a great place for hanging out with friends and family, but we stopped here on our drive from Napili to Ka’anapali specifically so we wouldn’t miss the sunset. This photo really shows the peacefulness of the setting sun, I think. Look at those clouds!
Honokowai Beach Park at sunset
Ka’anapali Beach
Each evening at sunset, guest from the hotels along Ka’anapali Beach stroll along the beach and walking path in front of area hotels to catch a glimpse of the sunset. This photo was taken from the Westin Maui.
Ka’anapali Beach
Hana Coast
The famous Road to Hana is a beautiful drive, but after our stay in Hana we decided to take a different route along the the backside of Haleakala going south from Hana instead of backtracking on the northern route. In some places the road wasn’t even paved but the route afforded gorgeous views and chance to step out at this rocky beach. Another highlight of this drive was the running of the bulls that we saw.
A rocky beach on Maui’s eastern coast
Grand Wailea Resort
Doesn’t this look like fun? The waves were perfect for cooling off at the Grand Wailea Resort.
Wailea Beach at Grand Wailea Resort
Napili Kai Beach Resort
It was a gorgeous day for paddle boarding, snorkeling or just playing in the waves at Napili Kai Beach Resort. I opted to lounge in a beach chair and relax in the sun while Mr. TWS went snorkeling.
Napili Kai Beach Resort