Kamaʻole Beach Parks (I, II & III)
Kihei, South Maui
Three Grassy Kīhei Beach Parks With Showers, Picnic Tables and Bodysurf Waves
The three Kamaʻole Beach Parks line South Kīhei Road and share one profile on the state-affiliated beach-safety site. Kamaʻole II is described as a very white sand beach between two rocky points, with a grassy park, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, barbecue grills and paved parking; the site says Kamaʻole III is the smallest but seems the most popular. The site lists snorkeling, swimming, surfing, fishing and volleyball, with restaurants and gear rental nearby.
Hazards are real: the sandy bottom slopes quickly to overhead depths (dangerous for young or weak swimmers), large rocks are exposed along the water's edge in several places, and the ocean is safe for swimming except during heavy surf or kona storms, when strong rip currents and a powerful shorebreak make swimming very dangerous. The site's own disclaimer notes lifeguards are not always on duty and that its listings are informational and not always real-time; its live hazard ratings did not load, and no fee or lifeguard hours are stated. Alcohol, camping, fires and smoking are prohibited.
Why Roamwise recommends this
Free, easy, resort-free beach time in South Maui — a good everyday beach with facilities.
Best for: families with confident swimmers, bodysurfing when waves are small, picnics.
Insider tip: check the water before getting in, keep non-swimmers close because of the sudden drop-off, and skip swimming in heavy surf.
- Hazards / conditions:
- Steep drop-off to overhead depths, exposed rocks along the water's edge, and dangerous rip currents and shorebreak in heavy surf or kona storms.
- Safety notes:
- Source is safebeachday.com (formerly hawaiibeachsafety.com); its live hazard ratings and lifeguard hours did not load, so check conditions and lifeguard presence on the day.
- Weather sensitivity:
- Surf-dependent; avoid in heavy surf or kona storms.
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Local tips
- •Restrooms, showers, picnic tables, grills and paved parking (per the beach-safety site).
- •The bottom drops off quickly — keep non-swimmers close.
- •Swimming is dangerous during heavy surf or kona storms.
- •Lifeguards are not always on duty
- •no fee or hours are stated.
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