kihei, wailea, & makena
South Maui Beaches
Nestled in the serene area of Makena, just south of Wailea, Southside Beach is best for mornings or sunset.
Southside Beach
- Undeveloped beach with no hotels or condos, but there are private homes fronting the beach
- Beach grass and large trees
- Good for morning or sunset portrait sessions
- Long white sand beach with black lava rock on both sides
* This is Karma's favorite Portrait location in South Maui
see portraits at southside beach
Features:
Polo Beach fronts the Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel and Polo Beach Club condos in Wailea. Best For Mornings or Sunset.
Polo Beach
- Long sandy beach
- Natural lava rock formations
- Palm trees
- Easy access and large parking lot
- Restroom facilities
see portraits at POLO beach
Features:
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
- Long sandy beach
- Natural lava rock formations
- Green grassy area
- Large parking lot
- Restroom and shower facilities
see portraits at maluaka beach
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pa'ia
North Shore Maui Beaches
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
- 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
see portraits at baldwin beach
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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
- 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
- $29 parking fee, no cash, only major credit cards
*$50.00 travel fee to this location
see portraits at ironwoods beach
Features:
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
- 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
Features:
Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, Baby beach is known for it's calm waters and offshore island views. Great for families with small children who may be afraid of the ocean waves.
Baby Beach Lahaina
- Sandy beach
- Grassy area with trees
- Calm mornings
- Usually uncrowded
- Only offered weekday mornings (M-F), as it is very busy on the weekends and is not suitable for sunsets as the tide gets too high.
- No restrooms and foot showers
*$50.00 travel fee to this location
see portraits at Baby beach
