Hanakaoo Beach Park, Maui

Those who have driven the Honoapiilani Highway to and from West Maui have no doubt passed this unpretentious beach park. Small and plain, the park has been in existence long before Maui became a chic vacation destination and long after the capital of Hawaii was moved from nearby Lahaina to Honolulu on Oahu. Open from dawn to dusk, this lifeguarded beach park has lots of character with barbecues, private picnic pavilions, beach showers, restrooms and great swimming. Visit in the late afternoon to see island canoe clubs do their daily workouts, or visit the old plantation-era cemetery next door. - Lottie Tagupa

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