For an idyllic day on the water, head to Wailea Beach in South Maui, located near some of the island's best hotels.

Big Beach (or Oneloa Beach ... is certainly less developed than other Maui shorelines. Some travelers suggested coming to the beach at sunrise or sunset, as the sands tend to change colors ...

Another highlight of a visit to Ka'anapali Beach is the daily sunset cliff dive at Pu'u Keka'a (Black Rock), which pays tribute to King Kahekili, Maui's last independent king who ruled in the 18th ...