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Claim to Fame
Black sand and underwater sea caves, and the mysterious natural stone bridge.
- Where is Waianapanapa Black Sand Beach? on the northeast tip of the Hawaiian island of Maui, in Waianapanapa State Park, just off highway 360, on the Pacific Ocean
- Coordinates: latitude» 20.7889°
longitude» -156.004° - Water Type: saltwater
- Climate: tropical
- Development: remote; part of state park; very limited development
- Length of Beach: .25m/.40km
- Type: black sand
23°C | 73°F
ClearWind: E 33Kmph
Humidity: 82%
26°C | 22°C
78°F | 72°F
27°C | 23°C
80°F | 73°F
26°C | 23°C
80°F | 73°F
26°C | 23°C
78°F | 73°F
26°C | 23°C
79°F | 73°F
42 Waianapanapa Black Sand Beach Attractions, Points of Interest and Landmarks located within 50 miles (80.5 kilometers) of Waianapanapa Black Sand Beach
- Wainapanapa State Park » 0.4m/0.6km
- Hana Airport HNM » 0.8m/1.3km
- Kahanu Garden » 2.3m/3.8km
- Downtown Hana » 2.5m/4.1km
- Haou » 6.3m/10.2km
- Haleakala National Park » 15.8m/25.4km
- Haleakala Crater » 17m/27.3km
- Pulehu » 20.8m/33.5km
- Waiakoa » 21.5m/34.6km
- Wailea Golf Club » 28.6m/46.1km
- Wailea Blue Golf Course » 28.9m/46.5km
- Kahului Airport OGG » 28.9m/46.5km
- The Shops at Wailea » 29m/46.7km
- Downtown Kihei » 29.1m/46.8km
- Wailea Emerald Golf Course » 29.3m/47.2km
- Wailea Gold Golf Course » 29.3m/47.2km
- Kalepolepo » 29.5m/47.4km
- Makena Golf Course » 29.7m/47.8km
- Makena » 29.8m/48km
- Downtown Kahului » 30.8m/49.6km
- The Dunes at Maui Lani » 31.1m/50km
- Maui Arts and Cultural Center » 31.6m/50.9km
- Maui Nui Botanical Gardens » 32m/51.4km
- Molokini » 33.6m/54.1km
- Iao Needle » 35.5m/57.1km
- Upolu Point Airport UPP » 37.4m/60.2km
- Mahukona » 42.1m/67.8km
- Makapala » 42.5m/68.5km
- Kahoolawe Island Reserve » 42.9m/69km
- Downtown Lahaina » 43.9m/70.6km
- Banyan Tree Park » 43.9m/70.7km
- Downtown Lahaina » 44m/70.8km
- Kapalua » 44.6m/71.8km
- Kapalua Golf Resort » 45m/72.4km
- Kapalua West Maui Airport JHM » 45m/72.4km
- Kaanapali Golf Courses » 45.2m/72.8km
- Kahana Maui » 45.3m/72.9km
- Downtown Kaanapali » 45.3m/72.9km
- Kaanapali » 45.3m/72.9km
- Kaanapali Golf Club » 45.5m/73.2km
- Whalers Village » 45.5m/73.2km
- Kaanapali Resort » 45.5m/73.2km
This beach has some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Hawaiian island chain and many unusual features. The black sand beach sits in brilliant color contrast to the royal blue and turquoise sea water, crisp blue sky, whitecaps, and the bright green vegetation on the beach’s many outcrops.
In summer, this is a suitable place to swim, but in winter the surf shifts into high gear, making swimming dangerous. Summer swimming also makes for exploring the incredible, fish-filled waters and underwater volcanic “tube” caves that dot the area; it’s perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving, too.
Part of the 122 acre (49 hectares) Waianapanapa State Park, the area is remote, but has certain facilities because of the State Park. Here you will find family camping, with rustic cabins available, restrooms, outdoor showers and a pay telephone.
The beach is small, a graceful crescent, and usually fairly quiet. Activities, besides underwater exploration, include fishing, and hiking; many visitors rave about the pleasant hike to the scenic lighthouse.
Ultimately, it’s the amazing natural stone bridge that draws travelers to this beach and the unique caves, courtesy of lava formation, that make this a delightful spot to camp and swim.
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