Ka’anapali Beach Has Some Of The Clearest Water In Hawaii
By Megan Shute|Published September 14, 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 some of the greatest beaches in the world. While we are happy to visit the many incredible beaches and best swimming holes in Hawaii, there are some beaches with warm turquoise waters that are a cut above the rest, from Kauai’s north shore and Oahu’s windward coast to Hawaii Island’s Kealakekua Bay. To discover some of the clearest water in the Aloha State, visit this unparalleled stretch of sand nestled along the coast of Maui.
With three miles of fine, white sand and crystalline turquoise waters, it’s no wonder Ka’anapali was once named the best beach in America and is one of the island’s most popular expanses of sand.
Though the entire 3-mile stretch is technically several different beaches, all of them feature the same gorgeous sand and crystalline waters, so for our purposes today, we’re combining them.
Ka’anapali Beach is backed by a resort community of the same name, Hawaii’s first-ever planned resort. What was once a retreat for Hawaiian royalty is now a popular vacation spot for tourists.
If you’re looking for an authentic island experience, this might not be it, but it’s hard to deny the allure of the water here.
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Perfect for sunbathing, long walks along the shore, making a splash with your family, and strapping on your snorkel mask, Ka’anapali is an excellent option for your next Maui beach day.
The waters here are as shallow as they are clear, and you might catch sight of some of the many diverse creatures that call the Pacific Ocean home, including tropical fish. If you visit during the winter months, perhaps you’ll be witness to whales frolicking off the coast.
Snorkeling is best around Black Rock, where you will discover stellar visibility an underwater lava rock edge well-known as a hangout spot for the Hawaiian green sea turtle.
Have you ever experienced the natural beauty of Ka’anapali Beach? What is your favorite beach in Hawaii with crystal-clear waters? Share your opinions and experiences with us in the comments below.
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