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Best Beaches in Maui for a Day of Swimming and Lounging Around

Are you wondering what beaches in Maui are the best if all you want to do is relax, swim and suntan all day long?

We were wondering the exact same thing! So... from our personal experiences along with some research, we've come up with a few recommendations for you!

Since Maui has over 120 miles of coastline, we knew we'd find quite a few beaches to choose from, and we were not disappointed.

We've decided on beaches in the major resort areas of Maui that fit all of our criteria for the perfect day at the beach!

What are our MUST HAVE criteria for the perfect beach for relaxing, swimming and suntanning all day?

1) Sandy shores. If the shore is rocky, then getting into the water for a swim will NOT be easy or pleasant. We like our swimming beaches in Maui to have soft sand!

2) Restrooms. If you're planning on spending a full day at the beach, then I'm sure I don't need to explain my rationale for this one!

3) Showers. This isn't an absolute necessity, but it's always nice to be able to rinse the sand off yourself before you head back to your hotel for the day.

4) Family friendly. I like this quality, because it normally implies that the water is less rough - and it's more likely that we'll be able to SWIM safely if we wish. This is especially important to us now that we have kids of our own!

5) Easy to get to. If you want to spend a FULL DAY at the beach, you won't want to waste a lot of time driving and hiking to get there!

Here are our suggestions for beaches in Maui that meet the above criteria and are worth checking out:

South Maui: Kihei

Kama'ole Beach is one of the best beaches in Maui!

If you're staying near Kihei, Kama'ole Park I, II, and III are all great beaches. Amenities at these beaches include restrooms, outdoor showers, picnic tables and grassy areas. The sand here is fine, and especially at the Kama'ole I and II, the swimming conditions are generally said to be good. Another great feature of Kama'ole Beach is that there are usually lifeguards present.

South Maui: Wailea

If you're staying in Wailea, both Polo Beach and Wailea Beach look fantastic. I was unable to decide which one to choose, so I figured I'd just list both of them and let YOU decide for yourself!

Wailea Beach is located in a major resort area and can be crowded. However, its redeeming quality is that the area is absolutely beautiful and said to be ideal for swimming.

Polo Beach is a bit more casual, with BBQ grills and picnic tables. A perk is that snorkeling is said to be great at Polo Beach.

West Maui: Kaanapali Resort Area

I know this next choice will seem like an unimaginative choice for this area, but this beach truly is fantastic and was our absolute FAVOURITE BEACH!

What is the name of this beach you ask?

Kaanapali Beach!

It truly deserves to be included on any list of the best beaches in Maui. You can read all about it on my Kaanapali Beach page! You'll see why Kaanapali beach is the ultimate beach for swimming, snorkeling and lounging around!

More articles of interest:

1) If these beaches aren't enough for your Maui beach vacation, click here to read about more of our top beach picks!

2) Our Top Things to Do on Maui to Relax!

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