Maui Beaches

Waianapanapa State Park

Hana, Maui, HI

Tthis beach park, which takes its name from the legend of the Waianapanapa Cave. Chief Kaakea, a jealous and cruel man, suspected his wife, Popoalaea, of having an affair. Popoalaea left her husband and hid herself in a chamber of the Waianapanapa Cave. A few days later, when Kaakea was passing by the cave, the shadow of a servant gave away Popoalaea's hiding place, and Kaakea killed her. During certain times of the year, the water in the tide pool turns red as a tribute to P...

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Swimming: Swimming is generally unsafe due to powerful rip currents and strong waves breaking offshore, which roll into the beach unchecked.

Restrooms: Yes

Showers: Yes

Picnic Tables: Yes

Barbeques: Yes

Parking: Yes

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