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Kaanapali Beach

Features
White sandy beach, crystal-clear water, snorkeling opportunities
Parking
Public parking available
Hazards
Strong currents, crowds during peak season
Sand Color
White
Associated Resort
Kaanapali Beach Resort
Access Notes
Open full 3-mile length; no fire impact. 2026 EROSION CHANGES: beach narrowed in places (esp. fronting Kaanapali Ali'i), beachwalk sections blocked with tape/fencing, erosion-control skirt fronting Hyatt Regency (extended to Jul 29 2027), privately funded restoration (50,000 cu yd + 25,000 cu yd) applied for Jul 2026, permits pending. No county lifeguard on main resort stretch (Hanaka'o'o Beach Park south end has lifeguards).

Checked against current sources, October 2026.