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Complimentary Maui Beach Locations

Beaches included with our Portrait Packages, with tips for each spot.

Family on the beach at sunset with palm trees

Preferred Locations

South Maui 

Couple on the sand with palm trees and the bay behind at Poʻolenalena Beach, South Maui
Two women walking along the shoreline at Poʻolenalena Beach, South Maui
Woman standing on lava rocks beneath palm trees at Poʻolenalena Beach, South Maui

Po'olenalena

Overview

One of our Wailea favorites, beautiful at sunrise or sunset, with soft sand, swaying palms and lava rocks for the setting.

Across the ocean you can see Kahoʻolawe, Lānaʻi and Molokini Crater.

Good to Know

Sunsets are usually much busier than mornings, and we often work between fellow photographers and beach wedding ceremonies.

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Couple embracing under palm trees at sunset at Polo Beach, South Maui
Woman twirling on the sand at the water’s edge at Polo Beach, South Maui
Boy sitting on a rock as a wave splashes behind him at Polo Beach, South Maui

Polo

Overview

A Wailea beach that’s one of the easiest for anyone with limited mobility, with a paved path from the public parking lot down to the shoreline. Lovely at sunrise or sunset.

It fronts the Fairmont Kea Lani and the Polo Beach Club, with beautiful scenery all around.

Lava rocks, palm trees and a sandy shore make the setting.

Good to Know

Because it’s in front of a resort, beachgoers and walkers pass by all day.

There are buildings nearby, so from some angles they’ll appear in the background.

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West Maui

Family of five sitting together on the big boulders under tall palms, with a Hawaiʻi flag behind them, at Launiupoko Beach Park, West Maui
Couple silhouetted against the sunset on the rocks at Launiupoko, West Maui
Dad, mom and young daughter smiling in front of the boulders with palms behind them at Launiupoko Beach Park, West Maui

Launiupoko

Overview

One of the best sunset spots in the Lahaina and Kāʻanapali area.

There are no buildings within walking distance, and the crowd is mostly surfers. (It’s a great spot for beginner to intermediate surfers.)

The scenery is wonderfully varied, with greenery, sandy shores and a loko iʻa (fishpond).

Good to Know

When the surf is good, parking gets tight. There’s overflow parking across the street, but the surf usually decides how busy the beach is.

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Central Maui 

Couple standing on the sand with the West Maui Mountains behind at Kanahā Beach Park, Central Maui
Father and son walking along the shoreline at Kanahā Beach Park, Central Maui
Couple on a wide, quiet stretch of beach below the mountains at Kanahā Beach Park, Central Maui

Kanaha Beach Park

Overview

In Kahului, just behind Kahului Airport (OGG). It’s best in the morning, since strong winds pick up later in the day.

At sunrise the beach is quieter and the winds are much calmer. It’s also a perfect first stop for family photos before driving the Road to Hāna.

Good to Know

Sunsets aren’t ideal here, since the sun sets behind the mountains in the background. Afternoon winds also draw plenty of Maui’s windsurfers, which makes later sessions a little tricky.

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Ready When the Sun Is.

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