Sugar Beach
Sugar Beach
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Mychelle K
41 contributions
Apr 2023
Our favorite part of Kihie. Not very many people and easy for swimming. As the afternoon turns to evening, the water comes very close to the dune so not the best option for walking the shore late in the day but great from morning to late afternoon.
Written 24 April 2023
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W6708JVlarrys
Boise, ID104 contributions
Feb 2023
Nice condo, nice view, well maintained, location gives it a relaxed feeling. Great for beach walking.
Written 6 March 2023
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Cindy P
Anoka, MN30 contributions
Feb 2023
Absolutely loved this beach! We stayed at the Kihei Holiday condos across the street from Sugar Beach!! It was so beautiful there!! Our balcony faced the beach, so we got some awesome sunset views.
Written 20 February 2023
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Marjorie P
Sammamish, WA119 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
This is a narrow beach, but if you want privacy this is the place to go. Very romantic! The water was so clear I barely needed my mask. Gorgeous fine golden sand.
Written 1 September 2022
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raweekley
Mason, OH135 contributions
Mar 2022
Not the first beach that comes to mind during your Maui visit, but if you are staying in the Kihea area it is definitely a destination worth visiting.
Mostly bordering condo properties, this lightly populated beach is ideal for a romantic sunrise/sunset stroll or a morning run. With approximately 2 miles of unobstructed beach, Sugar Beach is the alternative to the resort area popular destinations.
If quiet serenity is the priority, this spot is worth a visit.
Mostly bordering condo properties, this lightly populated beach is ideal for a romantic sunrise/sunset stroll or a morning run. With approximately 2 miles of unobstructed beach, Sugar Beach is the alternative to the resort area popular destinations.
If quiet serenity is the priority, this spot is worth a visit.
Written 22 March 2022
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Nancy W
Maple Valley, Washington, USA11 contributions
Jan 2022
Quiet walk anytime of day. Commune with nature. Watch the whales shows, turtles and birds. Sugar Beach is absolutely beautiful.
Written 10 March 2022
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tommycabosgirl
Yukon, OK54 contributions
Feb 2022
We stayed at Sugar Beach resort with a wonderful view of sunsets overlooking sugar beach. This beach is a tad windy like other reviews mentioned. But it has very fine (sugar) sand and very few rocks. The waves are gentle and it is gentle access to the water so this is a perfect beach for small children. The fine sand does cause the water to be not as clear when it stirs up. We actually found a few other beach’s about 15 minutes away that we enjoyed more for the clearer waters and better snorkeling. Keawakapu Beach was great
Written 20 February 2022
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janethenderson58
Juneau, AK9 contributions
Sep 2021
We stayed on Sugar Beach and we enjoyed sitting on the beach every morning watching the stars, the sunrise, the outriggers and canoes, paddle boarders and turtles. Perfect beach for walking miles in both directions.
Written 7 October 2021
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Naples Nomad
Naples, FL329 contributions
Sep 2021
Not a lot of reefs for fish snorkeling although there are some. Also able to see some turtles typically after 1 p.m. or so. This area is perfect for sunbathing as many of the beaches are covered in rocks. Nice wide beach, plenty of room to spread out, well maintained.
Written 14 September 2021
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Caleb Large
Ada, OK11 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Spent most of my trip to Maui at sugar beach. Relatively private and had a great view of the windmills. Close to many places to eat/shop etc. would definitely stay at sugar beach again in the future. Can get crowded depending which side of the beach you are located on.
Written 13 September 2021
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Hello we just got back from Maui. We stayed between Lahina and Napilli.,The swimming in that area has a lot of coral reefs and rocks. Is swimming in this area less rocky? We can't wait to come back to Maui!
Philip I
Oshkosh, WI13 contributions
The Sugar beach area, except for a stretch further west, is relatively clear of coral reefs. However, the wave action is mild, less dramatic, and not a snorkeling area compared to the Ka'anapali/Napili area. In addition, standup paddling can easily be done (activities center next door) and canoe club paddlers practice off shore every morning. For a nominal fee
you can go out and paddle with members and even take a dip when they take a rest stop.
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