Maui Beach Wedding Locations
West Maui Beaches
Ironwoods Beach
This beach is located in the beautiful resort area of Kapalua, Maui. Photo opportunities abound with a long stretch of sand and tall rock formations on either end of Ironwoods Beach. Because it’s so large, you can easily find a private space. It tends to be less busy than the other beaches. There is a small parking lot, long boardwalk and beautiful views from this rugged beach. Parking fees apply.
Kapalua Bay
Kapalua Bay is a beautiful, half moon, crescent shape beach with sunset views and rock arms reaching out to the ocean on either end. Just Beautiful. This is a popular wedding beach on the west side due to its beauty. It is likely to have another wedding taking place at sunset. We can choose our spot to best utilize the available space and have a special moment for your event at Kapalua Bay.
Kuleana Beach
If you book one of the condos at Kuleana or Polynesian Shores you’ll have easy access to this hidden little gem of a beach. Turtles frequent this beach at sunset, beautiful rock formations, privacy and stunning sunsets are all the norm at Kuleana Beach. You won’t find many other events that have taken place here – it’s very special.
Napili Bay
Adjacent to Kapalua Bay is another gem, Napili Bay. We love the picturesque tidepool area at the south end of the beach for an amazing ceremony location. If the tide is low enough, there is a sandy area protected by the rocks of the tide pool. Or, have your ceremony upon the lava rock area surrounded by the stunning ocean views. The beach itself tends to be less private due to being home to small vacation rental properties so if toes in the sand is on the top of your list then skip Napili and visit one of the other beach options instead.
Baby Beach
Located in sunny Lahaina is a cute little beach with amazing views of the islands of Molokai & Lanai, Lahaina town and year-round sunsets. This beach is popular with locals with little ones due to shallow waters and the extensive reef protecting the near shore from waves. Because it’s popular with families, this is generally a “weather backup” location rather than a first choice beach for west side weddings. This beach is also lined with houses and vacation rentals – a great place to stay if you want to be on the beach but not in a hotel environment.
South Maui Beaches
Keawakapu Beach
The area where Kihei becomes Makena marks a long stretch of beaches that blend one in to the other – the first on this tour is Keawakapu Beach. It is located at the end of South Kihei Road just as Kihei becomes Wailea. It tends to be windy here, but the length of the beach allows for lots of options for a perfect wedding location. I love to hold the ceremony within a circle of lava rocks that live on the sand at various points throughout this beautiful beach.
Palauea Beach
This lovely beach is located in Wailea. Commonly known as White Rock Beach, it’s very close to Polo Beach and the Kea Lani Resort, but offers a quieter location to hold a wedding or photo shoot. It has become very popular for sunset shoots, but luckily it’s a long beach and most don’t venture all the way near the north end of the beach…as long as you don’t mind a short walk, it’s so worth it. This is a great option for a simple beach wedding ceremony location.
Maluaka Beach
This lovely beach is located in Makena. With it’s powdery sand, rocky waters and beautiful sunsets, it makes for a beautiful beach wedding location. Easy access from the Wailea resorts, but quieter than the Wailea resort beaches. The two ends of this beach offer different backgrounds. Lovely option for a sweet beach wedding ceremony location.
Poolenalena Beach
Located close to the resorts in Wailea are three of our favorite south-side beaches. The first is Poolenlena. Ample parking and beautiful sunsets, this beach has a lot to offer for weddings and photo shoots. I love to hold the ceremony within a circle of lava rocks in a little raised area at the north end of the beach.
Makena Cove
The little beach with lots of names…Pa’ako Beach, Makena Cove, Secret Beach. Despite being known as “secret beach” this is no secret to the wedding industry. This tiny little cove is so beautiful with its lava rocks, blue waters, powdery sand and views of Kaho’olawe and Molokini, but you’ll find several weddings here most every morning and evening. Unlike most other beaches where there is plenty of space for everyone, that’s not necessarily the case with this beach. Along with limited parking, I suggest going to Pa’ako/Makena/Secret beach for sunset photos, but doing your “I do’s” elsewhere unless marrying in the off-season.