This Easy 3 Mile Coastal Boardwalk Trail In Hawaii Is A Little Slice Of Paradise
You will not only find some of America’s most iconic landscapes across the Hawaiian Islands but some of the best hiking trails in the world as well. While you’ll find plenty of difficult hikes across Hawaii, not everyone who lives in or visits the Aloha State is an experienced hiker. Luckily, the Aloha State is home to several trails that make it easy to enjoy the great outdoors, including this easy oceanfront boardwalk trail the whole family will love.
Meandering from the popular Keawakapu Beach in the north past white-sand beaches and eight world-class resorts to Polo Beach in the south, the 1.5-mile out and back Wailea Oceanfront Boardwalk Trail nestled along the coast of southwest Maui is truly remarkable.
Amateur and professional photographers alike are drawn to this stunning stretch of coastline, and it’s easy to see why. If you look to one side, you’ll discover the manicured grounds of a luxury resort and to the other, fine, white sand and the vast Pacific Ocean.
Weather and season permitting, you might even be treated to shoreline views of breaching humpback whales, sea turtles, and the neighboring islands of Molokini, Kaho’olawe, and Lanai. Talk about breathtaking!
Don’t be fooled by the name, though: this beachfront path is more concrete walkway — and even dirt path, in some sections — than boardwalk trail. The reason makes sense, though: sections of the trail traverse sand dunes, and on Maui, it is illegal to pave dunes.
Either way, we can’t imagine a better way to spend a leisurely morning, especially if you’re staying at one of the nearby resorts and grab a coffee to sip while you walk.
Though not a hike in the traditional sense, the Wailea Oceanfront Boardwalk is the perfect spot for the entire family to soak up the sun and enjoy a morning run, an afternoon walk, or a sunset stroll.
With beautiful landscaping, including a colorful collection of flora, striking ocean views, and easy access to major resorts, restaurants, and shopping destinations, the Wailea Oceanfront Path is a wonderful alternative to hopping in the car, whether you’re visiting Wailea for a day or staying nearby. So, what are you waiting for?
For more information, head on over to AllTrails.com. Have you ever enjoyed a leisurely walk along this oceanfront boardwalk? Share your experience and opinions with us in the comments below.
To discover another can’t-miss Hawaii boardwalk trail along the Pacific Ocean, click here.
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
