Kaanapali

Among the resort communities of Hawaii, Kaanapali stands out for a broad sweep of Pacific coast beneath the West Maui Mountains. Ka'anapali Beach extends along Maui's leeward shore, while the dark lava promontory of Pu'u Keka'a, widely called Black Rock, marks its northern end. Across the Auau Channel lies the island of Lanai, part of the marine setting that defines this stretch of coast. Kaanapali was developed during the 1960s as Hawaii's first planned resort, replacing former sugarcane fields and helping establish tourism as a major force in West Maui. Browse webcams nearby to place Kaanapali within the wider west coast of Maui.

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