Everyone has their own image of a perfect beach. You get that image in your head when you are having a bad day: you stepped in a puddle and soaked your shoes right through, forgot to pay your credit card bill on time, and picked up your feverish child from daycare. On those days, you want to feel the warm, ocean breeze on your face. So you go to the perfect beach, even if it’s only in your mind.
That vision of the perfect beach for me these days, is Kapalua Bay in Maui. On our way to school in the mornings, my son and I reminisce about the days we spent there this summer. He likes that he can go out by himself on the Boogie board, since the beach is protected from the big waves by the reef just outside of the bay. He can float out there for hours, until he becomes 90 percent salt water.
I like that he can float out there for hours, and that I can sit on the beach and watch him, without also becoming 90 percent salt water myself. I also like that there is excellent snorkeling a few feet from shore. You can wade out and put your face in the water to see the fish. Basically, it is the perfect place to take a beginner snorkeler or lazy lady.
So this Monday, I’m rolling out my beach towel, taking out my paperback and heading over to Kapalua Bay. Hey, a girl can dream.
Good to Know: Kapalua Bay is in front of the Ritz-Carlton Private Club Residences, but is accessible to everyone. The Ritz has a shack that rents out snorkeling equipment, kayaks, and sells Chocotacos for those cases of beach-munchies. There are showers and a bathroom, though it wasn’t always very clean.The best time to go is early in the morning. If you get there before nine, then you will experience the bliss of having found paradise. A bit later, the small beach begins to fill up with beach towels and umbrellas. The parking is limited, with only about 30 spots available. Hint: For more exact parking directions check out our Maui google map under Kapalua Bay.
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I love that beach too. You are making me REALLY miss Hawaii.
Oh. Beautiful view! I’m dreaming along with you too.
It is so quiet up there (aside from the wind). Nice to get away from the crowds in Maui.
Amazing beach!! Truly one of the best I have ever experienced as well! Not that it matters, but this beach is actually in front of the “private” Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences rather than the hotel. I say that because the beach in front of the hotel down the street (Fleming Beach) is beautiful as well, but usually much rougher and not as serene and safe for children. I wouldn’t want anyone to get them mixed up. Back to the daydreaming.
Michael, duly noted. You’re right, Fleming Beach was super windy and not kid-friendly. The correction will be made on post. Thanks.
wow. cool first photo with the shadows of the trees. as it gets colder here, these are the places i dream of. so so nice.
Oh, this sounds niiiiice. I know Hawaii is tops on my kids’ list of dreamy places. I also like the tip.
The picture you create here looks awesome although I have never been to Hawaii. I moved to Vancouver BC 3 years ago from the UK which has been the most amazing thing I’ve done since having children.
It seems that many Vancouverites holiday in Maui and it is definitely somewhere we would all love to go, we just haven’t quite got the budget together yet. Is it an expensive place to visit? Any suggestions on accomodation please?
Thanks.
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