Hookipa Beach Park

Hookipa Beach Park
Bring your surf board to make the most of the choppy waves and fun activities in the Home of Contemporary Surfing.

Ho'okipa Beach Park is an acclaimed windsurfing destination on Maui’s northern coast. The sheltered bay comprises a stretch of white, powdery sand backed by grassy knolls and small cliffs. Listen to the crash of some of Hawaii’s best waves in this surfing haven.

Stroll along the length of the beach with your family and enjoy the views of the ocean. Encounter the exposed reef, where you can often see Hawaiian green sea turtles.

Sunbathe on the crunchy sand and work on your tan, before cooling off with a dip in the water. Bring your kids to play in the small tide pools that form on the beach. Climb to the summit of the beach’s eastern cliff for the Ho'okipa Lookout, which offers a spectacular view of the bay.

Bring snacks and refreshments to make a picnic on one of the three pavilions. The designated picnic areas contain permanent tables and barbecue grills. Join the many surfers and windsurfers on the consistent waves. Watch professionals in action on their boards from the stretch of sand.

Attend some of the events and competitions that take place year-round. Among the highlights are the Aloha Classic and the Red Bull surfing tournaments. The tough rip currents, sudden strong winds and shallow reef make for advanced surfing conditions that could overwhelm a novice.

The beach has restroom facilities, outdoor showers and drinking water from taps and fountains. Lifeguards patrol the area daily from morning until late afternoon.

Ho'okipa Beach Park is in the central part of the northern coast on the island of Maui. Leave your car in one of the three parking lots near the beach. Visit nearby landmarks, such as Makawao Forest Reserve, Ku’au Evangelical Cemetery and Maliko Bay.

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Reviews of Hookipa Beach Park

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Dec 11, 2019

Monk seal hangs out in a cave here!

4/5 - Good

MattC
Nov 17, 2019

Nice views, parking is tough,

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Oct 1, 2019

This is a great place to see sea turtles!!!

2/5 - Disappointing

B
Sep 4, 2019

Windy windy windy windy windy. Can't really chill here, it's more for kite surfers.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 6, 2019

Look for turtles!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jul 26, 2019

We really enjoyed stopping here, twice. 1. You can catch the sunset here. Lotta people come, but it doesn;t feel like a big crowd. You can be up top near the entrance, down below on the beach, in between at the bathhouse area or whatever. The sunsets are usually cloud / mountain semi-obscured, but they are still a draw. 2. There are lotta surfers and windsurfers here. Serious professional Windsurfing events are held here, so the windsurfers you observe may be training and be very accomplished at what they do. 3. 100% chance of seeing a whole big gathering of Green Sea Turtles on the beach. They gather nightly in the corner of the beach nearest the entrance. You can watch them coming ashore. PLEASE DON;T BE A STUPID ASSS (sry there are some of them every day there). no flash photography, no touching the turtles, etc. There are turtle monitor volunteers on duty, their tshirts will match, they do their best to keep things real and will answer turtle questions etc.

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