DK Travel : Maui : Outdoor

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Kanahā Beach Park

Great for windsurfers of all skill levels, there’s a big grassy area for rigging up, and it’s easy to launch from the beach. There’s almost always a stiff breeze that heads inland, blowing you back to shore. Because of Kanahā’s consistent winds and warm weather, many windsurfing schools give lessons here.

Windsurfing
Kapalua Bay

This gorgeous crescent of a white sand beach perennially shows up on lists of the world’s best beaches. A short walk from public parking, you can rent snorkel gear, go for a catamaran ride, take a leisurely swim, or just relax in the sun. Even the humpback whales love it and in winter often frolic offshore.
Kapalua Bay

This gorgeous sandy beach consistently appears on “best beaches” lists in travel magazines. It’s adjacent to the Kapalua Bay Hotel, and you can rent snorkel gear right on the beach.
Kapalua Bay Course

The most suburban of Kapalua’s three courses, the key to playing this course well, according to one of the resort’s vice presidents, is accuracy. There are strategically placed trees, 68 bunkers, and 8 water hazards on this 6,600-yd, par 72 course, designed by Arnold Palmer with Francis Duane.
Kapalua Plantation Course

Home of the prestigious Mercedes Championship since 1999, many consider this to be Hawai’i’s best. Players on the challenging 7,263-yd, par 73 course are rewarded with some of the most spectacular scenery on Maui. The world’s best have played here (including Tiger Woods), and no doubt many a round gets talked over in the course’s wonderful Plantation House Restaurant (see Plantation House Restaurant at Kapalua).
Kaupō Trail

Kaupō Trail is a long and rough trek that starts at the east end of Haleakalā crater and follows along the park boundary across private ranchland. The steep and rocky trail descends through rain forest to the isolated town of Kaupō. It is a challenging hike, recommended for advanced hikers only; most hike only one way and have transportation waiting in Kaupō.
Kayaking

Another good way to enjoy both the marine treasures and the beautiful views from offshore. Tours and rentals are available, ranging from leisurely paddling to challenging ocean treks.
Kayaking

Maui Kayaks in Kīhei (874 4000) offers trips in the azure coastal waters, combining kayaking and snorkeling.
Kā’anapali Beach

Named America’s Best Beach in a 2003 ranking, this beautiful white sand beach fronts the Hyatt Regency Maui on one end and the Sheraton Maui at the other. Clean, safe, good for most water sports, it’s probably the best beach on Maui for “beautiful people watching” – the section in front of Whalers Village is popularly known as “Dig Me.”
Kā’anapali North Course

The “grand old lady” of Maui’s resort courses, this 6,693-yd, par 71 course has hosted numerous PGA, LPGA, and Seniors PGA tournaments since 1963. A tip: the course is designed to be played in the wind, so expect to feel 5–15 mph tradewinds from the northeast.