Black Rock Beach Maui
There are so many great beaches for families in Maui, and one of our favorites is Black Rock Beach. This beach tops my list for a variety of reasons, but what makes it unique is the black lava rock that is a popular cliff jumping spot. It’s also a great snorkeling spot. It should definitely be on any Maui travel itinerary. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit to Black Rock Beach Maui.
Also, if you’re not sure where you are going to stay in Maui, be sure to check out this list of the best Maui family hotels. You can also check out these amazing restaurants in Maui.
Location & Parking at Black Rock Beach
Black Rock Beach is located at the north end of Ka’anapali Beach, just in front of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. There are free beach parking lots near Black Rock Beach, but they tend to fill up quickly. If you don’t luck out with free parking, there are a couple of easy options if you want to park at the Sheraton. You can pay $5 for all-day parking with validation or $1 for 3 hours of parking, with validation. You can also get free parking with validation at Whaler’s Village in Lahaina.
Note: There are no public restrooms at Black Rock Maui. There are showers up on the beach boardwalk to rinse sand off, but if you need to use the restroom, you will need to venture into one of the hotels along the sand.
Black Rock Beach Snorkeling
Black Rock Beach Maui is one of the best snorkeling beaches on the island. The water is super clear here and is typically pretty calm. We’ve found a great variety of fish each time we’ve snorkeled and often see sea turtles here as well. Remember to stay at least 10 feet back from the sea turtles while snorkeling. Also, swimmers and snorkelers should be aware of waves and cliff jumpers that might push them into the black lava rock around the beach.
Cliff Jumping at Black Rock Beach Maui
As I mentioned above, Black Rock Beach Maui is known for the black lava rock that makes for a great jumping point into the water. You will likely find people cliff jumping at all times of the day at Black Rock Beach. It is fun to simply watch the cliff jumpers, but if you decide to make the plunge yourself, be sure to use caution. Cliff jumping is always a risk, especially if the conditions involve strong currents or choppy water.
More Maui Fun
Looking to explore more of Maui? Check out the Best Stops on the Road to Hana and everything you need to know about and visiting the Nakalele Blowhole.
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Jaime
Thanks for reading my post. My name is Jaime and I am a mom to three busy children. When we're not at the soccer and football fields, we try to get away as often as possible. I'm a teacher and my husband is a firefighter, so we mostly get away for long weekends or over the school breaks. I hope to inspire busy families to take time to recoup and relax while making memories on camping trips or cruise ships, or at the fancy resort pool--we love it all! Follow me on Instagram for real-time inspiration.
One Comment
Shofar/Liz
I enjoyed snorkeling at Black Rock in Kaanapali. It’s best to swim nearer to shore; I saw a shark swimming near the reef. Sharks are plentiful around Maui in particular, which most people don’t know about.