Ka’anapali Beach on Maui’s west side was voted the top beach in Hawaii for 2026 by Hawaii Magazine readers, jumping from fifth place last year. The three-mile beach is praised for its snorkeling, whale watching, and sunset cliff jumping ceremony.
- Ka’anapali Beach jumped from fifth place in 2025 to become Hawaii’s number one rated beach in 2026.
- The three-mile west Maui beach offers excellent snorkeling with coral reefs and marine life including sea turtles.
- Humpback whales visit the waters during winter months providing whale watching opportunities.
- The daily sunset cliff jumping ceremony at Black Rock continues to draw visitors.
- Four other beaches from Oahu and Kauai rounded out the top five in the reader survey.
Source: Hawaiimagazine
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