There's No Better Place For A Beach Day Than Hawaii's D.T. Fleming Beach Park
By Megan Shute|Published October 11, 2019
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
The Hawaiian Islands are home to 750 miles of stunning coastline — putting the island state behind Alaska, Florida, and California when it comes to coastline length. And while among that coastline you will find countless rock formations and sea cliffs, the beaches are what truly matters. And while we’re obviously found of the Aloha State’s most famous beaches, there are some gems worth discovering. Backed by ironwood trees and low land dunes, this Maui beach is as pretty as a postcard.
Nestled along the northwestern shore of the Valley Isle on Honokahua Bay, D.T. Fleming Beach Park was once recognized as the “Best Beach in America” back in 2006 and is perfect for your next Hawaiian beach day.
Situated on low land dunes, D.T. Fleming is home to a long and wide white sand beach — approximately 1,500 feet long and 150 feet wide — nestled between two lava outcroppings. Offering plenty of space to spread out, it’s a fabulous spot for a picnic.
Ironwood and palm trees provide plenty of shade and amenities like lifeguards, picnic tables, grills, showers, and bathrooms means you can spend all day splashing around at D.T. Fleming Beach Park. There's even plenty of grass to play a game of catch.
Keep in mind that swimming and snorkeling are only ideal when the ocean is calm as the shore break can be dangerous, and the ocean floor near the shore is steep, causing an undertow when the surf is up. This is when bodyboarders and surfers flock to the beach.
Named after the man who introduced pineapple to West Maui, D.T. Fleming Beach Park can get crowded on the weekends, holidays, and pau hana, but if you can make it out during a weekend morning, you might discover your own private paradise.
We can't forget to mention the stunning views you'll discover from the shore. You'll want to make sure you have a camera or a fully-charged cell phone!
Have you ever been to the dreamy D.T. Fleming Beach Park? What did you think? What’s your favorite Maui beach? Share your opinions and experiences with us in the comments below.
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