Kapalua Tidepools

"Very beautiful area but very sharp and rugged rocks/lava. Make certain to wear good shoes and watch your steps to ensure an enjoyable hike."

"Short .2 mile hike to the tide pools. Some tide pools are very protected from the ocean and safe in most conditions. Some tide pools are only safe when the waves are low. It’s hard to appreciate how big these pools are from the photos, but they are the size of backyard swimming pools."

"Discovered this beautiful location. Coastal trail walking path, stunning views, primeval volcanic terrain and cliffs, pounding surf, tide pools and gorgeous white sand beach. Definitely a new favourite daytrip."

"It’s a beautiful spot in Maui. It’s a very short distance from the parking lot. There is no need gut real hiking. Beautiful wild nature. Pleasant to walk it to the end. Be careful. Waves might be strong and it might be slippery there The spot is surrounded by water with strong waves from the north. Very beautiful starke sunset."

"A must see for those who want to witness the power of the ocean (safely) on the North West Maui shoreline. The Tidepools are a short hike from beach access parking. The hike is a relatively even with a couple of wet/narrow spots. Be sure to stay on the designated trails until you get to the rocky area. There is a movement to revitalize sea bird habitats, which needs to be respected to be successful. Once you hit the rocky area, make your way to the north side of the area and climb down to those tidepools. Anything wet is likely due to wave surges, so be mindful of your body positioning. Sea life thrives in these little pools but is usually well hidden, so sit patiently and observe. A brief adventure around the lower pool area makes for good fun, as long as you have decent footwear. We did manage to find a spot to climb up to the upper area of the point and look around further. The views from up top are amazing. Looking for the North, you can see Makalupuana Point, which is also well worth the visit. Easily a two time trip."