Hawaii route stop · Road to Hana
Waiʻānapanapa
the famous black-sand beach (reservation required)
Featured driveHana Highway
StateHawaii
Drive length~64 miles
Trip time1 full day
Waiʻānapanapa is one of the places Roamward flags on the Hana Highway because it gives the drive its texture: the famous black-sand beach (reservation required). Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Road to Hana runs Kahului → Hana, HI. Maui’s rainforest coast, curve by curve.
Plan around it
Nearby route stops
- Keʻanae Peninsula — black lava coast and crashing surf (Road to Hana)
- Hana — the sleepy town at the end of the road (Road to Hana)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
Build a trip around Road to Hana stops like this.
Roamward turns spots like this into a real road trip on your phone — the scenic drive, the stops, and the detours, planned around the vibe you’re after. Get early access: