Activities:
While you're at Papakea, try UFO Para sailing on Kaanapali Beach or Pacific Whale Foundation whale watching tours in Lahaina. Also in Lahaina, you can board a ferry to visit the neighbor islands of Molokai or Lanai. Or, drive to Hana - it's a long drive, but a beautiful one.
If you're more interested in shopping, visit nearby Whaler's Village, Lahaina Cannery Mall, or the old whaling town of Lahaina.
Beaches:
Papakea is fronted by a narrow beach that's great for the little ones, or there is a much wider beach just steps away. Nearby, Napili Bay is a beautiful white sand crescent beach 5 minutes up the road, or drive a little farther and check out the snorkeling at Kapalua. Just south of Papakea is Kaanapali Beach, which is great for boogie-boarding and can be accessed easily by parking in the Whalers Village parking lot. There is good snorkeling at the north end, around Black Rock, but Kahekili Beach Park is where we usually go to snorkel. Depending on conditions, you may be able to boogie-board here too. And of course, kids can play in the sand at any of Maui's great beaches. Maui no ka oi!
Exercise at Papakea:
Papakea offers regular yoga classes and aquaerobics, free of charge. Papakea guests have access, for a fee, to the gym at Kaanapali Shores, right next door.
Golf:
If you like to golf, try one of the courses at Kapalua or Kaanapali. All are within a ten minute drive from Papakea. Or, take the ferry over to Lanai and play The Experience at Koele (upcountry) or The Challenge at Manele (ocean).
Other Activities:
boogie-boarding, windsurfing, whale-watching, jet-skiing, parasailing, kite-surfing, shopping
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