Leilani's on the Beach
Kaanapali, West Maui
Oceanfront Kaanapali Dinner with Sunset Views
Leilani's on the Beach sits right on the sand at Whalers Village in Kaanapali, with an open-air oceanfront setting built around sunset. The menu leans island seafood — fresh fish, prime rib, crab legs — alongside handcrafted cocktails, with live music on many nights.
It's a resort-area restaurant with resort-area pricing, but the setting genuinely delivers: few spots on West Maui combine beachfront dining with a reliable Kaanapali sunset this directly.
Why Roamwise recommends this
A reliable pick for a special dinner with a real sunset view, right in the Kaanapali resort corridor.
Best for: a sunset dinner, date night, a splurge night during a West Maui stay.
Insider tip: request oceanfront seating and time your reservation around sunset — that view is the main reason to choose this over a similarly-priced option elsewhere.
- Price tier:
- $$$
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Local tips
- •Book ahead for sunset-hour seating — it's the most requested time slot.
- •Request oceanfront/beachfront seating specifically when reserving.
- •Located inside Whalers Village, with public parking available nearby.
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