Maui is a stunning island known for its 30+ miles of beautiful beaches, some with lifeguards, picnic areas, and restrooms. Popular spots for professional photography include beaches in west, south, and North Maui.
West Maui
Has beautiful beaches, palm trees, lava rocks, and cliffs. Note: Kaanapali beach not allowed for professional photo shoots.
D.T. Flemming Beach: It's next to a famous sighseeing "Dragon's teeth". It has golden sand, lava rocks, some palm trees on the park behind. It has a parking lot and restroom.
Ironwood Beach aka Oneloa Beach: Has whiter sand and beautiful cliffs but no palm trees. It’s quite windy. The parking lot is small. If it's full, park on Dragon's teeth parking lot. It has no restroom.
Kapalua Beach: Has golden sand, lava rocks, and palm trees behind the beach. It has parking lot and restroom.
Napili Beach: Is right on the south side of Kapalua beach and a very similar scenery. It has golden sand, lava rocks, and palm trees behind the beach. Park on the street and no restroom.
Papalaua Beach (Lower Lahaina): Has golden sand, no lava rocks, no palm trees. This beach is as natural as you can get with no buildings on sight. Sunset is on the side of the beach. Sunrise is on the other side of the beach. Parking is on the street right next to the beach and no restroom.
South Maui (Kihei or Wailea)
Has beautiful beaches, palm trees, and lava rocks. It has beautiful golden sunset tone.
Charley Young Park Beach: Has golden sand and beautiful lava rock formations. Sunset is over the ocean. Sunrise is over the mountain. There is a parking lot and no restroom. It's closest to downtown Kihei.
Makena Cove aka Secret Cove: has golden sand, lava rocks, and palm trees. Sunset is over ocean horizon. Sunrise is over the mountain. Park on the street and no restroom. The beach is quite small here. Usually very little wind due to the cove. It's usually crowded during sunset. Not many people during sunrise.
Po’olenalena Beach: has golden sand, lava rocks, and little palm trees. Sunset is over the ocean horizon. Sunrise is over the mountain. It has a parking lot and no restroom.
Wailea Beach: has golden sand, palm trees and lava rocks. It has a small cave and a secluded beach. Sunset is over ocean horizon. Sunrise is over the mountain. It has a public parking lot with restroom.
North Maui
Has a few beautiful beaches, palm trees, some lava rocks, less touristy, and less buildings. Baldwin beach would be ideal for professional photography.
Baldwin Beach: has golden sand, trees, some lava rocks, and some palm trees at the parking lot. It's a long beach with many sceneries to capture photos. Sunset is on the side of the beach over the west mountain. Sunrise on the other side of the beach. It has a parking lot and restroom.
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