Maui Snorkeling Guide
Black Rock (Kaanapali Beach)
This is a very popular Maui snorkeling beach. Kaanapali beach is close to some ritzy dining, hotels, and shopping. But it is a big beautiful beach, so we have never had trouble finding our own space. Several big catamarans come to shore on this beach to pick up and drop off charter guests.
The snorkeling is on the north tip around Black Rock, the rocky point. Black Rock itself is considered a Hawaiian historic area, so we did not go tramping all over it!
Site Snorkeling Details - Black Rock (Kaanapali Beach)
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The water here is fairly protected, but since the snorkeling is around the point, we tend to only go out if it is calm. Basically we hug the rock and continue out around the point. There is a good amount of coral on the lava rocks, and we have seen lots of fish and normally see turtles out around the tip. The water clarity here is often fantastic, so even when it gets pretty deep you can see some neat stuff.
Driving Directions - Black Rock (Kaanapali Beach)
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Driving Directions to Black Rock from Kihei
In Kihei get on Hwy 31 (Piilani Hwy) or S Kihei Rd heading north. When you reach the intersection with Hwy 311 (Mokulele Hwy) and Hwy 310 (N Kihei Rd) turn onto Hwy 310 (N Kihei Rd) and follow to the next intersection with Hwy 30 (Honoapiilani Hwy) and turn left, heading initially south. This road is what you will follow halfway around west Maui. You will pass by Lahaina and turn into Kaanapali on Kaanapali Parkway. If you see the 24 mile marker, you just missed your turn. Go to the end and make the loop and turn right into the first parking garage marked for public beach access. The garage is open from 7am to 7pm. There is parking further down the road if necessary, but this is closest to Black Rock.
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