It would be nice if there was some sort of vendor nearby or long the trail where you could get a drink or buy snacks while you are at the beach, but there is absolutely nothing.

Everybody else parks along the side of the road so you may have to walk a bit and be very careful from all the traffic.

There is a small parking lot which fills up quickly from people going to the beach. Parking for the trail or the beach is challenging if you don't get there early. It has limited space and gets a lot of people from the hotel next to it. This small beach has very calm water since it's a cove and is crystal clear with some reefs to snorkel over as well. We ended up staying on our way back at the beach at the beginning of the trail, Kapalua Bay beach Found this little cove to be better than the better known Ka'opala Beach. But not handicap or wheelchair accessible as you will have to walk over some rocky areas that are not paved trail. Loved our walk and the ease of taking the bus to do it. That freebie bus services the local Kaanapali Hotels.Īlso, that bus service (different route number) will also go to Cannery Mall and to downtown Lahaina. It will take you back to Whaler's Village and from there, you can catch the free local green bus that will take you to the Marriott and further if the short walk back to the Marriott is something you don't want to do. On a nice day, it is near impossible to find a space within walking distance.ĭo consider the bus. Parking is all on the side of the road and the spaces are such a challenge that it is a wonder how many fender-benders happen while negotiation the limited spaces. Just a word of caution: if you can avoid driving a car here, you will have a much better time. The views are incredible and the walking paths are varied, ranging from picking your way through rocky inclines to flat, paved pathways (and everything in between). Fleming), around the Honokaihua Burial site (ancient, sacred, cultural grounds), along the Kapalua Coastal Trail, and back to the bus stop (route #28) in front of Sea Horse Restaurant. From there, we walked down to the beach (D.T. From the Marriott/Whaler's Village, we took the local bus ($1 for seniors, $2 for regular fare) up to the Kapalua golf course.

Montage maui self parking