Beautiful easy walking trail past beaches, rocky coastline, and nature preserves. Great views across to Molokai. We are adventures, so we clambered down to some tide pools and also jumped off the big rocks on Namalu Bay into the ocean. The jumping here is better than black rock because it is easier to get up there and to have your stuff nearby. Lots of kids and adults jumping from various heights. Kinda a party vibe.

We walked this trail in the morning. Beautiful scenery and a great way to start the day with moderate exercise. Loved walking on the lave rocks to the water edge and viewing the famous 17th hole of Kapalua.

From the Marriott/Whaler's Village, we took the local bus ($1 for seniors, $2 for regular fare) up to the Kapalua golf course. From there, we walked down to the beach (D.T. Fleming), around the Honokaihua Burial site (ancient, sacred, cultural grounds), along the Kapalua Coastal Trail, and back to the bus stop (route #28) in front of Sea Horse Restaurant. The views are incredible and the walking paths are varied, ranging from picking your way through rocky inclines to flat, paved pathways (and everything in between). Just a word of caution: if you can avoid driving a car here, you will have a much better time. Parking is all on the side of the road and the spaces are such a challenge that it is a wonder how many fender-benders happen while negotiation the limited spaces. On a nice day, it is near impossible to find a space within walking distance. Do consider the bus. It will take you back to Whaler's Village and from there, you can catch the free local green bus that will take you to the Marriott and further if the short walk back to the Marriott is something you don't want to do. That freebie bus services the local Kaanapali Hotels. Also, that bus service (different route number) will also go to Cannery Mall and to downtown Lahaina. This made for a near-perfect day. Loved our walk and the ease of taking the bus to do it.

The condition of the trail was exceptional. Help of mother nature we had spectacular weather. Trail was well marked, and maps are available on the trail. I would recommend this trail, we did a morning walk, and it was already warm.

There are several places to access the coastal trail: from the Kapalua Beach parking lot to the Ritz Carlton. You can stop along the way for swimming, snorkeling, cliff jumping, cliff walks, bogie boarding, surfing or visiting dragon's teeth and the labyrinth. Parking may always be an issue, however, you can park for $10/day at the Kapalua Tennis Club parking lot across from Merriman's restaurant. The views are simply spectacular and it is totally free. You will love all the photo ops available. Bring water because there aren't many water fountains along the way. Travel lightly because you don't want to have to cart many things around while on the trail. It is not strenuous although you need a good had to shield the bright sunshine. Do this and commune with the ocean. The white water breaking on the cliffs is mesmerizing.

We started this trail at both ends of the trail on different days. One day we were at Kapalua, so we walked a bit from that way. Since we had all of our beach gear, surfing, etc. we decided to wait and go from the Fleming side a different day. That day we parked, and began walking, trying to find the trail. There is one part that hooks down off of a street down towards the beach. Everything we saw in the cul-de-sacs in areas the trail is supposed to be wouldn’t let us through. Everything was marked private. It is not a clearly marked trail and we ended up just walking the road all the way back to Kapalua which was not something I wanted to do. I understand the beaches are public, but trying to get onto this trail from the Fleming side was really difficult because it was poorly marked and wove through private areas that we did not feel comfortable to walk through. Instead, it was just a walk down the street.

This was an easy hike along the beautiful coastline. It didn’t take long and we were lucky to score parking. A lot of hikers were bringing snorkel gear. We wore our swimsuits and took a dip/jump into the bay at the end. Wear tennis shoes! Leave the flips flops at home for now.