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From hiking into a volcanic crater to lounging on world-class beaches, adventure and relaxation meet on the Valley Isle.

With glorious, golden shores and crystal-clear waters, Maui’s award-winning beaches embody the coastal beauty and magic that define the island.

With the Valley Isle’s golden shores and aquamarine bays, deciding where to spend a day at the beach can be difficult. To help you choose, here are the 5 Maui beaches that HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love the most.

From the summit of Haleakalā to the beaches in Kāʻanapali, here’s where to venture for magical golden hour views on the Valley Isle.