Hawaiʻi Guide

MauiEast Maui (Pāʻia to Hāna)

Beaches of East Maui

Waiʻānapanapa Black Sand Beach (Paʻiloa)

Jet-black sand, sea arches and freshwater caves in a state park — reserve ahead.

<p>The volcanic pebble-sand cove at Waiʻānapanapa State Park is the Road to Hāna's most photographed stop. Out-of-state visitors must reserve timed entry and parking in advance — same-day almost never works. Strong surf; swim cautiously.</p>
  • black sand
  • state park
  • reservation required
  • sea caves
20.7890° N · 156.0030° W

Hāmoa Beach

A perfect grey-gold crescent past Hāna that writers have adored for a century.