Three county beach parks in a row along South Kīhei Road, each a sandy pocket between lava points. All three have lifeguards, restrooms and showers, and Kamaʻole III adds a big lawn and a playground.
Why we love it
Lifeguards, grass for a picnic and easy sand entries make these Kīhei’s most dependable family swimming beaches.
Current conditions: Kamaʻole II reopened Aug. 11, 2026 after March Kona-low damage, with some areas still barricaded; it isn’t part of Park Maui yet. Hurricane Lowell’s coastal flooding briefly closed all three parks on Sept. 8, 2026.
What to expect
Kamaʻole I is the largest, with its north end known as Charley Young Beach; II is a smaller pocket; III is the smallest beach but has the most parking, a grassy park and the playground. The sand drops off quickly, and I and II often have a small shorebreak that bodyboarders like. Kamaʻole III can get rip currents and a dangerous shorebreak in high surf. Snorkel the rocky ends on calm mornings, before trade winds chop the water. Weekends and sunset bring crowds.
Know before you go
- Lifeguards
- Towers at all three parks, daily 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m., per the state’s lifeguarded-beach list.
- Parking fees
- Since July 15, 2026, non-residents pay $10/day ($50/week) at the Kamaʻole I and III paved lots via the Park Maui app or pay station.
- Resident hours
- On weekends and County holidays, Kamaʻole I and III paved lots are residents-only before 10 a.m.
- Facilities
- Restrooms, showers and picnic tables at each park, plus a playground at Kamaʻole III.
- Shorebreak
- The Kamaʻole parks logged 12 spinal injuries in 2009–2017 trauma data. Ask the guards before bodyboarding.
