Honokeana Bay

Honokeana Bay in Maui, Hawaii is south of Napili Bay. There are places to park near Napili Bay or closer to Honokeana Bay. The walk from Napili Bay to Honokeana Bay is 350 yards. The bay can be slightly difficult to find from the road.

Honokeana Bay is a local hangout, though tourists also manage to find their way there. The bay is great for watching the waves roll in or enjoying snorkeling with sea turtles. The turtles are not to be disturbed in any way even if they come up to you. The bay is rockier beach than sandy beach, which makes exit and entrance into the water more difficult. The bay is not considered suitable for children or others with mobility problems.

There are times the waters will be calm, but also times the currents can be stronger. It is best to only swim in the ocean when it is calm especially because of the rocky shoreline. Even the smaller waves can be difficult to handle, which is why the water needs to be calm for swimming and exiting. The bay does have a few locations for picnicking and enjoying the various sites from the beach.