Kapalua Bay

Beach Rules

Dogs, drinks, fires and drones at this beach, answered for right now.

DogsYes, on a leash

Outside of a designated dog park, a dog must be on a leash or lead no more than six feet long, held by a responsible person at all times. Kapalua Bay's shoreline is public beach right-of-way under the county's parks jurisdiction, though it is not separately named in the department's park table the way neighboring D.T. Fleming Park is.

AlcoholYes, right now

Drinking alcohol in the park is banned between 10pm and 6am, and it is always banned inside a public restroom. It is allowed outdoors at other hours.

Allowed until 10 PM
Fires & grillsDepends, by area

Open campfires are never allowed. A personal barbecue or hibachi for cooking is allowed only on a non-flammable protective barrier, with the coals and ash cleaned up afterward.

SmokingNot allowed

Smoking and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, are banned in every county park and recreational facility.

Amplified musicDepends, with a permit

Loudspeakers and amplified sound are banned in county parks unless the Department of Parks and Recreation has authorized it by permit.

Not verified here

Tents & shadeNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

DronesNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

GlassNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

FishingNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Metal detectingNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Source: Maui County Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Chapter 10-106 (Administration of Parks and Recreational Facilities), Maui County Code 13.04A ยท checked 2026-09-10. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.

Dogs at Kapalua: Outside of a designated dog park, a dog must be on a leash or lead no more than six feet long, held by a responsible person at all times. Kapalua Bay's shoreline is public beach right-of-way under the county's parks jurisdiction, though it is not separately named in the department's park table the way neighboring D.T. Fleming Park is. Not allowed at Kapalua: smoking. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs, alcohol, fires & grills, amplified music. Checked against Maui County Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Chapter 10-106 (Administration of Parks and Recreational Facilities), Maui County Code 13.04A on 2026-09-10. Rules we have not verified for Kapalua are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.