Kanahā Beach Park — public beach access
Launch Type
Skill Level
Surface / Access
Hand carry across sand to the water; beach width and footing change with tide.
Allowed Craft
Large public ocean-sports park with canoe activity and several parking approaches. The park pin is an arrival point, not a surveyed canoe water-entry pin.
Fees
Current hand-launch and parking fees not published in the cited source; check signs before unloading.
Parking Info
Four public lots with ADA spaces; use ordinary vehicle stalls.
Managing Agency
County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation
Yes — two restroom pavilions listed.
Yes — outdoor showers.
Yes — picnic tables and grills.
Yes — taps and drinking fountains listed; bring backup water.
No overhead/other park lighting listed by county.
Dedicated boat wash not confirmed; bring a small rinse supply.
No overnight camping — county admission notice. Older activity lists still mention camping.
Choose a short route suited to conditions and allow time for the return. Do not assume a beach landing gives access across private land.
Strong trade winds, kite/windsurf traffic, surf and reef. Launch zones matter; seek local orientation.
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Address
ʻĀmala Place, Kahului, Maui, HI 96732
City
Kahului — Maui
County / Region
Maui
State / Country
Hawaii, United States
Coordinates
20.899699, -156.440594
From Hāna Highway reach ʻĀmala Place and enter one of Kanahā’s signed public lots. Use the county-linked park pin to find the access area, then walk to the beach and identify the permitted canoe/paddle launch section. Keep clear of kite and windsurf rigging areas and the canoe halau. GPS marks the published access/meeting point; follow the final carry described here.
Phone
808-270-6139 (Central District)
Hours / Season
County lists 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily; check current storm/event closures.
Rentals / Marina
On-site rentals not verified; bring equipment or reserve with an island outfitter.
Accessibility
ADA parking and accessible restrooms at Lot 1; no adaptive boat transfer verified.
