{"id":16728,"date":"2022-08-13T05:49:38","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T09:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/"},"modified":"2023-12-02T07:16:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T07:16:04","slug":"side-maui-best-whale-watching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/","title":{"rendered":"What side of Maui is best for whale watching?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Although you can go whale watching in Maui from pretty much anywhere along Maui&#39;s shorelines, the south and west sides of the island are the most popular.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#what-side-of-maui-is-best-for-whale-watching\" title=\"What side of Maui is best for whale watching?\">What side of Maui is best for whale watching?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#where-can-you-see-whales-from-the-shore-in-maui\" title=\"Where can you see whales from the shore in Maui?\">Where can you see whales from the shore in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#what-time-of-day-is-best-for-whale-watching-in-maui\" title=\"What time of day is best for whale watching in Maui?\">What time of day is best for whale watching in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#can-you-see-whales-from-land-in-maui\" title=\"Can you see whales from land in Maui?\">Can you see whales from land in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#can-you-see-whales-from-kaanapali-beach\" title=\"Can you see whales from Kaanapali Beach?\">Can you see whales from Kaanapali Beach?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#what-month-is-best-for-whale-watching-in-maui\" title=\"What month is best for whale watching in Maui?\">What month is best for whale watching in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#where-is-secret-beach-maui\" title=\"Where is secret beach Maui?\">Where is secret beach Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#what-part-of-maui-has-the-best-beaches\" title=\"What part of Maui has the best beaches?\">What part of Maui has the best beaches?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#where-is-turtle-town-maui\" title=\"Where is Turtle Town Maui?\">Where is Turtle Town Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#can-you-swim-at-secret-beach-maui\" title=\"Can you swim at Secret Beach Maui?\">Can you swim at Secret Beach Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#where-is-the-prettiest-beach-in-maui\" title=\"Where is the prettiest beach in Maui?\">Where is the prettiest beach in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#where-is-a-black-sand-beach-in-maui\" title=\"Where is a black sand beach in Maui?\">Where is a black sand beach in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#why-is-the-sand-black-in-maui\" title=\"Why is the sand black in Maui?\">Why is the sand black in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" 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blue sand beach in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#where-is-a-purple-sand-beach\" title=\"Where is a purple sand beach?\">Where is a purple sand beach?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#what-beach-has-green-sand\" title=\"What beach has green sand?\">What beach has green sand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#where-is-pink-sand-beach\" title=\"Where is pink sand beach?\">Where is pink sand beach?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#can-you-take-green-sand-home-from-hawaii\" title=\"Can you take green sand home from Hawaii?\">Can you take green sand home from Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#is-green-sand-beach-worth-it\" title=\"Is Green Sand Beach worth it?\">Is Green Sand Beach worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#what-beach-has-the-clearest-water-in-hawaii\" title=\"What beach has the clearest water in Hawaii?\">What beach has the clearest water in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#can-you-swim-on-green-sand-beach\" title=\"Can you swim on Green Sand Beach?\">Can you swim on Green Sand Beach?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/side-maui-best-whale-watching\/#how-long-is-the-walk-to-the-green-sand-beach\" title=\"How long is the walk to the green sand beach?\">How long is the walk to the green sand beach?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-side-of-maui-is-best-for-whale-watching\"><\/span>What side of Maui is best for whale watching?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although you can go whale watching in Maui from pretty much anywhere along Maui&#39;s shorelines, the south and west sides of the island are the most popular.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-can-you-see-whales-from-the-shore-in-maui\"><\/span>Where can you see whales from the shore in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In fact, there are plenty of areas on Maui where humpbacks can frequently be seen from the shore during whale season. The scenic McGregor Point lookout west of Maalaea and the beaches of Kaanapali, Kihei and Wailea are also great spots to see whales.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-time-of-day-is-best-for-whale-watching-in-maui\"><\/span>What time of day is best for whale watching in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What is the best time for whale watching in Hawaii? Anytime is the best time! But, if you&#39;re looking for the best scenic times, early morning or sunset is considered prime. 11 am to 3 pm yields the best overhead light.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-see-whales-from-land-in-maui\"><\/span>Can you see whales from land in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Best spots to see whales from the land: Maalaea Bay: This large protected area of water is perfect for humpbacks to feel safe giving birth, mating, and just playing. This is the best area in the state to see whales on the surface.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-see-whales-from-kaanapali-beach\"><\/span>Can you see whales from Kaanapali Beach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>* Kaanapali Beach- From the shores, you can watch calves with their mothers breaching and putting on a show. They are frequently seen in this area. * <a href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/maui\/discover-the-beauty-of-launiupoko-beach\/\" title=\"Discover the Beauty of Launiupoko Beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Launiupoko Beach<\/a> Park- This area in West Maui is popular for offering an ocean view of humpbacks breaching.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-month-is-best-for-whale-watching-in-maui\"><\/span>What month is best for whale watching in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whale watching season in Maui is November-May with peak season typically running between mid-January and March.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-secret-beach-maui\"><\/span>Where is secret beach Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Makena Cove<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-part-of-maui-has-the-best-beaches\"><\/span>What part of Maui has the best beaches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Top 15 Beaches on Maui<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-turtle-town-maui\"><\/span>Where is Turtle Town Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Maluaka Beach<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-swim-at-secret-beach-maui\"><\/span>Can you swim at Secret Beach Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>But honestly, the scenery is what you come to this beach for. The lava rocks that make the shoreline so drop-dead gorgeous also make swimming and wading in the surf not the best. Snorkeling?Jun 27, 2015<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-the-prettiest-beach-in-maui\"><\/span>Where is the prettiest beach in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ka&#39;anapali Beach With three miles of powder-white sand and crystalline water, it&#39;s no wonder that Ka&#39;anapali is the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/maui\/west-maui-beaches\/\" title=\"The Best of West Maui: A Beach Lover&#8217;s Guide to Maui&#8217;s Western Shores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beach in West Maui<\/a>. Though it&#39;s strung with resorts, it remains one of Hawaii&#39;s most picturesque beaches, and is spacious enough to never feel too crowded.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-a-black-sand-beach-in-maui\"><\/span>Where is a black sand beach in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Waianapanapa State Park<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-the-sand-black-in-maui\"><\/span>Why is the sand black in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The three most common materials you will find on a black sand beach are basalt, andesite, and volcanic glass. Iron is the dominant mineral in these three volcanic materials that give black sand beaches their rich black coloring.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-a-pink-sand-beach-in-maui\"><\/span>Is there a pink sand beach in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kaihalulu Beach in Hana, HI, is one of only a few red sand beaches in the world. It&#39;s part of a crumbling red cinder cone that cuts deep into Ka&#39;uiki Head on the eastern side of the island.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-a-pink-beach-in-maui\"><\/span>Is there a pink beach in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So if you&#39;re looking for a pink sand beach in Hawaii, then a red sand beach in Maui is probably going to be the closest you&#39;ll come to seeing pink sand in Hawaii! So Kaihalulu Beach is one of the great beaches on the Road to Hana.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-a-pink-sand-beach-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Is there a pink sand beach in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Known as Kaihalulu Beach in Hawaiian, this picturesque location gets its red sand from the nearby red lava cinder cliffs eroding on the shore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-the-blue-sand-beach-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Where is the blue sand beach in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Waianapanapa Beach on Maui is located just outside Hana. The entrance is about 44 miles east of Paia town along the road to Hana making it just another surprising must-stop destination on your way back (Marker #32) that&#39;s filled with at least an hour&#39;s worth of sights and activity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-a-purple-sand-beach\"><\/span>Where is a purple sand beach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Big Sur<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-beach-has-green-sand\"><\/span>What beach has green sand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Papakolea beach<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-pink-sand-beach\"><\/span>Where is pink sand beach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pink Sand Beach &#8211; Eleuthera &#038; Harbour Island in The Bahamas.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-take-green-sand-home-from-hawaii\"><\/span>Can you take green sand home from Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>And that&#39;s a very risky endeavor, as taking sand from any beach in Hawaii is punishable by fines upwards of $100,000. This includes Papakolea Beach, also known as Green Sands Beach, and Punalu&#39;u Beach, which is famous for its black volcanic sands. This issue stretches far beyond the beaches of Italy and Hawaii.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-green-sand-beach-worth-it\"><\/span>Is Green Sand Beach worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of all the Big Island Beaches, the Green sand beach on the Big Island is quite spectacular and a one of kind experience worth visiting. A hike to the green sand beach on the Big Island&#39;s south side is a fantastic road trip from Hilo or Kona and also a unique hiking experience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-beach-has-the-clearest-water-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What beach has the clearest water in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lanikai Beach. Kanaka Menehune\/Flickr.  <\/li>\n<li>Pa&#39;ako Cove\n<\/li>\n<li>Hanalei Bay. Christian Arballo\/Flickr.  <\/li>\n<li>Kealakekua Bay. Susan Smith\/Flickr.  <\/li>\n<li>Kahe Point Beach Park. Brightoceanblue\/Flickr.  <\/li>\n<li>Kaanapali Beach. Internet Age Traveler\/Flickr.  <\/li>\n<li>Tunnels Beach.  <\/li>\n<li>Manini&#39;owali Beach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-swim-on-green-sand-beach\"><\/span>Can you swim on Green Sand Beach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Swimming at the green sand beach is possible, but the surf is quite strong along the notorious southern shore. There is no lifeguard. There are no services at the trailhead or the beach, so plan ahead to Leave No Trace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-long-is-the-walk-to-the-green-sand-beach\"><\/span>How long is the walk to the green sand beach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1) The hard but fun way: Most people choose to hike out to the Green Sand Beach from the parking lot. It&#39;s about 3 miles, which is 50 minutes, to walk from the parking lot to the beach. Throughout the hike, you will be walking along the coastline with ocean breeze blowing at you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although you can go whale watching in Maui from pretty much anywhere along Maui&#39;s shorelines, the south and west sides of the island are the most popular. What side of Maui is best for whale watching? 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