kihei, wailea, & makena
South Maui Beaches
in makena, south of wailea. best for mornings or sunset.
Southside Beach
Features:
- Undeveloped Beach, No hotels or condos, but there are private homes fronting the beach
- Beach Grass, Large Trees
- Good For morning or sunset sessions
- Long White Sand Beach, black lava rock on both sides
* This is Karma's favorite Portrait location in South Maui
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Polo Beach fronts the Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel and Polo Beach Club condos in Wailea. Best For Mornings or Sunset.
Polo Beach
Features:
- Long Sandy Beach
- Natural Lava Rock Formations
- Palm Trees
- Easy access and large parking lot
-Restroom Facilities
see portraits at polo beach
This stunning beach in makena offers both a long sandy beach and a beautiful green grassy area for a great variety of backdrops. Good for morning or sunset.
Maluaka Beach
Features:
- Long Sandy Beach
- Natural Lava Rock Formations
- Green Grassy Area
- Large parking lot
-Restroom and Shower Facilities
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pa'ia & kahului
North & Central Maui Beaches
Kanaha Beach is in Central Maui near the Cruise ship port. It is a tucked away beach off the beaten path that most visitors to Maui never find. It is ideal on weekdays. You can't go wrong with this unique location.
Kanaha Beach
Features:
- White Sand and Aqua Water
- Some Palm trees
- Large green grassy area
- Some rocks
- Mountain Views
- Great for morning or sunset sessions
**The sun sets behind the West Maui Mountains making for soft pastel sunset skies.
see portraits at kahana beach
Baldwin Beach is on Maui's North Shore next to the fun beach town of Paia. It is beautiful at morning or sunset
Baldwin Beach
Features:
- Looooooong white sand beach
- Mountain views of the West Maui Mountains
- Amazing aqua blue water
- Shady areas with trees
- Restrooms/Showers
- Almost always uncrowded
- Great for morning sessions
- The sun does not set over the water at this beach, but it does set over the mountains which makes really beautiful sky and lighting.
- Only downside is this beach can be a bit windy at times.
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LAHAINA, KAANAPALI, & KAPALUA
West Maui Beaches
This West Maui beach is 10 minutes north of Kaanapali and 15 minutes north of Lahaina, great for sunset or mornings
Ironwoods Beach, Kapalua
Features:
-Dramatic cliffs
-Lava rocks
-Best for sunset sessions
-Can be windy
-White sand, super blue ocean
-Can be very busy with other photographers and weddings.
-Small parking lot, no restrooms
*$50.00 travel fee to this location
see portraits at ironwoods beach
Located in Northwest Maui in Kapalua DT Fleming beach sits in front of the ritz Carlton hotel and features a long white sand beach along with green areas. Great for mornings or sunset.
DT Fleming Beach Park
Features:
- Long sandy beach
- Grassy area with trees
- Rock formations
- Usually uncrowded
- Good for mornings and sunsets (sunsets are soft and pastel as the sun sets behind the mountains)
- Restrooms and foot showers
*$50.00 travel fee to this location
see portraits at dt fleming beach
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