Shipwreck Beach Review

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Shipwreck Beach

  • Address: Take Hwy. 440 (Keomuku Hwy.) to its eastern terminus, then turn left on dirt road and continue north for 2 mi, HI, 96763 | Map It

Fodor's Review:

The rusting World War II tanker off this 8-mi stretch of sand adds just the right touch to an already photogenic beach. Maui is visible in the distance, and Molokai lies just across beautiful but unrelenting Kalohi Channel. Strong trade winds have propelled innocent vessels onto the reef since at least 1824, when the first shipwreck was recorded. Some believe that the unknown Navy oiler you see stranded today, however, was intentionally scuttled. To see petroglyphs of warriors and dogs decorating dark-red boulders, follow the painted rocks and signs at the end of the road south about 200 yards. The water is unsafe for swimming; stick to beachcombing.

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