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Ho'okipa Beach Park vs Kapalua Beach
Both are praised by travel writers. On balance, Kapalua Beach scores marginally better than Ho'okipa Beach Park. Kapalua Beach ranks #8 in Hawaii with recommendations from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Ho'okipa Beach Park
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Hana Highway, Paia, Maui, HI 96768
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Frommer's
"The wild north shore beach of the same name is certainly hospitable to wave riders... it’s among the world’s top spots for windsurfing and kiting."
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Fodor's
"To see some of the world's finest windsurfers, hit this beach... also one of Maui's hottest surfing spots."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hoʻokipa is to daredevil windsurfers what Everest is to climbers. It reigns supreme as the world’s premier windsurfing beach."
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Travel + Leisure
"For some inexplicable but astounding reason, over a dozen sea turtles bask on the sand at Ho‘okipa Beach Park at sunset."
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Kapalua Beach
Fodor's
Frommer's
Ritz Carlton, Kapalua, Maui, HI
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Fodor's
"Recognized as one of the world's best beaches, and for good reason."
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Frommer's
"The stuff of dreams: a golden crescent bordered by two palm-studded points."
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