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Ka'anapali Beach

Taken from the Ka'anapali Beachwalk along side the beach that bears the same name in Maui. The island of Lanai is seen in the background.

 

This was one of the first photos we took of Maui back in '06, and if I remember correctly, it was during our first walk along the Ka'anapali Beachwalk. Since then we must have spent hours walking along that path right next to the beach, and everytime I see this photo, I'm there again.

While it's a simple photo, really, it does capture so much of what you can expect in Ka'anapali, Maui. While we usually go during the off-season, there has always been enough space to have your own stretch of sand (unlike Waikiki or even Kapalua). There is always a few boats out in the water, whether they're just floating out there peacefully or taking snorkelers to and from their favorites spots.

Beach cabanas from different resorts also line up in bunches; just another way to help you enjoy your day of doing absolutely nothing. Most resorts have them available to rent, but get their early.

You always see couples on the beach, whether they're just sitting together as in this photo, or walking hand-in-hand. Speaking of couples, there is only one of the nearby islands in this shot, but Moloka'i (not pictured) is off to the right. Both islands sport those white fluffy clouds over them, even on days when the rest of the sky is completely clear.

And last, but not least, the greenery of Maui. Even for a beach, the resorts do their part to ensure any bushes, flowers, palm trees or lawn areas closest to the beach are at there very best. Makes for great photos, don't you think?

 

Things to Note

As mentioned, this was one of our first photos of Maui, and you can tell that it's nearby the Sheraton where we stay. First, their cabanas are blue, as you can see in many of the photos of Ka'anapali Beach.

Also, I can tell by the angle at which the island of Lanai is visible from in this photo. Black Rock at the Sheraton points out almost directly to the space between Lanai and Moloka'i, so if you can gauge which way Black Rock is, you can usually distinguish between the two neighbor islands. Plus, Lanai is the smaller of the two, and unless it's a very wide angle shot, you'll rarely get Moloka'i to fit in a single frame.

If you have visited my Maui website, this photo probably looks familiar. If you don't know what I mean, click the link and find out. :)