The Ka’anapali Beach area has been voted #1 beach in the world. It is easy to see why with miles of pristine sand, blue waters, incredible vistas and room for everybody. You are on an island with vistas of two other islands, Lanai and Molokai. It is usually 79F with the trade winds blowing at 15mph. The focal point for many is Black Rock near the Sheraton Resort.
In our most recent investigation, we now found “Ka’anapali North” separated by the Black Rock. There are numerous resorts, a coastal path and pristine waters with those knock out views. A famous “Duke” restaurant is located nearby and we loved our lunch there.
A new time share building is being built close by. Ironically, in our investigation of Lahaina, we met the project engineers, Ben and Jason. They recently finished Hyatt’s newest timeshare which is absolutely beautiful. I suspect they will do the same type of quality with this place.
We are always tempted with these timeshares. We have been on many presentations, but have always walked away, usually with a nice gift. Arthur Frommer says timeshares are a poor value and one is always liable of yearly assessments. The gifts have been nice.
There may be hundred people snorkeling around Black Rock, but it is so big, it is hard to bump into someone. In my latest venture out to snorkel, I came across a turtle who really didn’t mind all the people.
Talking to Mary, a long time ER nurse on Maui, she says that they would receive at least “one broken neck” from the Ka’anapali beaches.” When the seas are up, waves do smash on the abrupt coastline. The tourists like to body surf the waves.
One of my favorite areas, besides Black Rock, is Hyatt’s “Grotto.” It is an alcove of several “mad-made” waterfalls with a nice bar in between. We met “Eddie,” who has lived on Lahaina all his life. He has a pleasant smile and always friendly. Eddie is fully involved with his son who is attending college. Eddie has this heartwarming and genuine smile we will never forget.
I always jump in the Grotto“river” and have the waterfall blast on my back. It is like getting a full back message. Most of the time, I am by myself. But, this time it was different as a dad was playing with his kids in the waterfall. As we passed each other, he said “Small joys” concerning the time spent with his children.
One of our favorite restaurants is not far away, Hula’s. A spectacular setting along the ocean with the islands of Lanai and Molokai in the distance. Hawaiian Airlines magazine have a special about showing the picture of “Hula’s Famous pie.” I took a picture of it and Kathie and I have become recipients of a great desert made with Macadamia nuts, Oreo cookie bottom and plenty of ice cream.
A visit isn’t complete without seeing a sunset at Black Rock near Sheraton Resort. We first experience this event back in 1998. The narrator is still the same, even though we were told on one of our trips the “narrator has passed.” There is a young man who runs the show. They used to have “Hula dancing” and the whole works. The economy is tough.
The young man lights about four torches. The other torches up the small mountains are unlit now. He faces west, east, north and south, and then makes a thirty foot jump from the cliff into the ocean as the sun goes down.
We had a great sunset. As time went on, the sky kept changing. The haze produced a gorgeous sunset. In the middle of our experience, came a “drone.” It was well operated with green and red lights. After a while, though, it was obtrusive to the real beauty. Technology is changing us.
