Ho'okipa Beach
If you want to see some of the world's finest windsurfers in action, hit this beach along Hana Highway. The sport was largely developed right at Ho'okipa and has become an art and a career to some. This beach is also one of Maui's hottest surfing spots, with waves as high as 20 feet. This is not a good swimming beach, nor the place to learn windsurfing unless you're an expert, but plenty of picnic tables and BBQs are available for hanging out and watching the pros. Bust out your telephoto lens at the cliffside lookout.
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Maui. You can tell from the trucks parked every which way alongside the road that this is a favorite local surf spot. more ›
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Maui. Be humbled as you trek down into Haleakala National Park's massive bowl and see proof of how very powerful the earth's exhalations can be. more ›
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Maui. Launiupoko is the beach park of all beach parks. Both a surf break and a beach, it offers a little something for everyone with its inviting stretch of lawn, soft white sand, and gentle waves. more ›
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Maui. Typically the weather on Maui is drier in summer (more guaranteed beach days) and rainier in winter (greener foliage, better waterfalls). more ›
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Maui. This is a great place to eavesdrop on the local windsurfing crowd. The coffee is excellent -- they roast their own beans. more ›
Island: Maui
Address: 2 mi past Pa'ia on Rte. 36, HI
Source: Fodor's