Beach Guide

What’s On

This week on the beach

Something
every night

1:01 AM

sun-timed

Black Rock Cliff Diving Ceremony

Sheraton Maui · Sunset

The nightly Hawaiian tradition at Pu'u Keka'a: a torch-lit procession, conch shell ceremony and cliff dive into the water to honor the ancient belief that this was where spirits departed to the afterlife.

9 AM

Ka'anapali Beach Walk

Ka'anapali Beach · Active

The 1-mile beachfront boardwalk from Whalers Village to Sheraton Maui is the go-to morning stroll — flat, scenic and lined with resort pools.

9 AM

Snorkel at Black Rock

Black Rock (free) · Active

Free public snorkel at Pu'u Keka'a — enter from the sand at the Sheraton end. Sea turtles, eagle rays and hundreds of reef fish around the lava point.

10 AM

Ka'anapali Golf Classic

Ka'anapali Golf · Active

Twilight and weekend golf rounds on the Ka'anapali North and South courses, two of Maui's most famous resort tracks with ocean and mountain views.

5 PM

Drums of the Pacific Luau

Hyatt Regency Maui · Family

Ka'anapali's premier luau features traditional Hawaiian, Tahitian and Samoan performances on the Hyatt's oceanfront lawn. Book weeks ahead.

8 PM

Maui Arts (Old Lahaina Luau)

Ka'anapali Beach Hotel · Family

The most authentic luau on Maui, hosted at the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel: hula, chant and imu ceremony showcasing Hawaiian culture.

Big Days

annual
January

PGA Sentry Tournament of Champions

The PGA Tour season opener at Kapalua Plantation Course, just north of Ka'anapali. Pro golfers, celebrity gallery and the stunning Maui backdrop.

June

Ka'anapali Classic

Ocean swim race and beach games along the Ka'anapali strip, organized by West Maui ocean sports clubs.

October

Aloha Festivals Maui

Month-long celebration of Hawaiian culture across West Maui with floral parades, hula performances and traditional crafts near Ka'anapali.

see you out there

Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.

At Ka'anapali Beach, the sun sets at 1:06 AM today — about 13h 4m of daylight. Sunrise was 12:02 PM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Ka'anapali Beach update at the top of the conditions page.