13 Best Things to Do in Maui | Condé Nast Traveler

"With food, amenities, soft sand, and approachable waves, this is the perfect beach for families. The waves can be aggressive on occasion, but generally the water is safe. It's adjacent to the Ritz Carlton and Kapalua resorts, so it's not one of Maui's more remote beaches, but that's not why you come here. It has everything you need, from restrooms complete with outdoor rinse showers, a burger shack for a snack, plenty of knowledgable lifeguards, barbecue grills, picnic tables, a payphone (hey, who knows what you might need), and ironwood trees in case you need a bit of shade. Go for a swim, bring the kids, float around, and let loose. This is carefree Hawaii at its best." - Todd Plummer