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Wai'anapanapa State Park

Hana Hwy. near mile marker 32, Hana, Maui, HI
808/984-8109
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Ranked #3 of 19 attractions in Hana
Type: State Parks, Beaches
Activities: Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming
Description: Waianapanapa State Park is on the road to Hana, Maui.
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Green River, WY
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37 reviews 37 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Stopped here after a typical tropical rain shower to stretch our legs. Afternoon isn't the best time if you want to avoid the crowds on the black sand beach but the surf was mild and you could get in the water...not possible in winter months.

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Carlsbad, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This little cove looks so good I thought it must be fake! Black sand beach, clear blue water, green foliage and little whitewater weaves for good measure. Truly paradise!

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Barrie, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Stopped for a picnic lunch here while doing the Road to Hana tour with Valley Isle - so beautiful and peaceful!

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Grinnell, Iowa
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24 reviews 24 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Visited here with Mauisprivateguide@gmail.com (Brian Miner) I did not venture down to the black sand beach or the grotto but the guys did. I loved seeing the sea arch and the black noddys that were nesting there.

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Vancouver, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Worth a 30 minute+ stop. Black beach was lovely but very busy with people. Caves are access and fun to explore. Lots of photo ops.

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Cape Cod
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57 reviews 57 reviews
24 attraction reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Lovely and clean black sand beach. Amazing grotto. Camping and walking trails. A great place for the family.

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Seattle, Washington
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60 reviews 60 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Beautiful black sand beach and lava tubes here! The state park is located about mile 32 on the Road to Hana, which is near the end. We enjoyed a short walk from the parking lot down to the beach, then kept going for a few more minutes before turning back. The beach is quite beautiful, but it is rather small.... More

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Port Alberni, Canada
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11 attraction reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

This park was amazing! We loved it, and could have spent several hours exploring, but had to be satisfied with a little over an hour. The rugged coast, natural arches, lava tube, princess cave, blow holes, walking trails, black sand beach, etc, etc. all make for a very interesting stop. This is a not-to-be-missed destination on the drive to Hana!

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Glendale, California
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80 reviews 80 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

One of the best things about this park is it is free. The caves are worth the 15 minutes it takes to walk the trail, and there are nice paths to walk throughout the park.

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vermont
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46 reviews 46 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Beautiful Black Sand Beaches and natural arches. We enjoyed the nice Coastal Trails and found a perfect spot for a picnic. Bring your own food- we didn't notice any concessions. (But there are restrooms).

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