Waipu’ilani Beach in Maui is a long, narrow stretch of a coral and sand hybrid adorned by towering palm trees. It is part of a beach park that is surrounded by condos and features a large grassy knoll that is perfect for relaxing without getting sandy.
The park offers most basic services such as restrooms and picnic benches. It is one of the more popular destinations for picnics and beach walks as a result.
Learn everything you need to know about Waipui’lani Beach Park including exact locations & directions, photos, when to visit, and more in this complete guide.
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Waipu’ilani Beach Park Photo Gallery
The Waipu’ilani photo gallery above demonstrates what visitors will see when visiting the beach park. A large, grassy knoll abuts the gold-sand beach, decorated by soaring tropical palm trees.
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Waipu’ilani Beach Park Overview
SERVICES
- Nearest Town: Kihei
- Parking? Small parking lot and streetside parking
- Public Bathrooms? Yes
- Picnic Benches? Yes
- Showers? No
- Grills? Yes
- Lifeguard? No
DESCRIPTION
The coastline at Waipui’lani Park features a coarse mixture of sand and coral. It is a particularly narrow stretch of beach leaving limited dry areas of sand to sit, especially at high tide. As a result, you will likely encounter a lot of beach debris on the shore.
Most visitors who choose to spend their time here do so for the large grass area and facilities available above the beach. This provides all the perks of a day on the beach without the battle and discomfort or dealing with sand.
It is an ideal spot for beachcombing, walking, and watching an iconic Maui sunset. It is a worse choice, however, for swimming, snorkeling, and laying out. Instead, visitors with a day of toes-in-the-sand relaxation should consider one of the other 15 beaches of Kihei, particularly those further south.
The park also provides tennis courts if you’re feeling a little more energetic.
How to Get to Waipu’ilani Beach Park
With Navigation: Input “Waipuilani Park Parking” into your navigation for directions to the parking lot.
General Directions: The parking lot can be found on W Waipuilani Road, off of S Kihei Road. This will be a left turn if coming from the south, or a right turn if coming from the north.
When to Visit
The best time to visit Waipui’lani Beach Park is when the tide is out, and/or at sunset.
The westerly views are unobstructed and feature majestic tropical palm trees in the foreground, making it an ideal destination for sunset.
At low tide, there is plenty of beach to stroll and enjoy, though beach shoes may be preferable to bare feet due to the amount of debris that is deposited by the sea here. During high tide, Waipui’lani Beach almost completely disappears.
Other Relevant Maui Guides
Before you go, you may want to skim some of the titles for other relevant Maui guides below to ensure you do not miss any epic beaches, sunset destinations, or noteworthy things to do during your visit to the Valley Isle!
- HAWAII PACKING LIST: A printable essential packing list + 25 useful items to consider
- 5-7 DAY MAUI ITINERARY: How to see the entire island in one week or less
- WHERE TO STAY ON MAUI: The best places and areas to stay on the island
- PLANNING A TRIP TO MAUI: Step by step guide for planning your first visit to Maui
- ROAD TO HANA STOPS: The Top 25 places to visit on the Road to Hana
- ROAD TO HANA ITINERARY: How to plan for a 1-2 day self drive.
- BEST MAUI PHOTO SPOTS: 15 best places for photographing Maui
- SECRET BEACHES OF MAUI: The 10 most incredible hidden beaches on the island
- MAUI SUNSETS: The Top 10 places & activities for watching sunset in Maui
- KIHEI BEACHES GUIDE: Photos, locations, and descriptions for all 15 beaches in Kihei
- BEST SNORKELING IN MAUI: Best snorkel spots, tips, tours and more.
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