Hawaii D.T. Fleming Maui Beach Guide
D.T. Fleming has everything that a classic Maui beach should have: white sands, good surf, and dozens of visitors sprawled out in the permanently warm sunlight. This is one of the more famous surf spots on the island, so be prepared to watch professional and semi-professional boarders tear it up. This crescent beach is one of the most desirable spots in Maui, as the crowded parking lot will tell you as much. Nearby you can find many rewarding hikes, as well as a luxury golf course.
D.T. Fleming Beach is a white stretch of sand that fronts the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. The beach offers swimming in the summer and surfing during winter swells.
Things to Do
The beach activities desk at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua rents snorkeling gear, kayaks and boogie boards.
What's Nearby
Kapalua Resort is home to the Kapalua Beach, Oneloa Bay Beach and the D.T. Fleming Beach.
Things To Do
* Body boarding
* Snorkeling
* Diving
* Surfing
* Picnic
* Family Days
* Sunbathing
Cool Because
The wide expanse of sandy beach combined with lifeguards, BBQ's, picnic tables, showers and restrooms make this a great spot for social gatherings.
Hazards
Strong rip currents with high surf with ocean conditions that vary drastically. Potentially hazardous backwash from steep sloping shoreline even during calm ocean conditions. Rocks in front of lifeguard tower may be hazardous, sharp and slippery.
Topography
A long and broad beach that slopes steeply to the sea. Tree-lined shore offers shade. Susceptible to heavy afternoon winds.
Not Good For
Swimming with small children can be fun on calm days, but the steep beach can create a strong undertow and waves that break right on the sand. Swim with caution.
Services and Amenities
* Lifeguards
* BBQ grills
* Picnic tables
* Showers
* Restrooms
* Phones
* Sandy beach with steep slope
* Shady areas
* Swimming, snorkeling, diving, body boarding and surfing
* Windy in the afternoon
* Seasonal high surf
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