But it's not the ocean that draws travelers to Wai'anapanapa State Park – it's the jet black sands. The shoreline here is composed of volcanic sediment, which acts as a stark contrast to the ...

Wai‘anapanapa State Park is shown in an image on a new website being created to help alleviate high traffic flow for East Maui. The site would require parking and entry fees for visitors.

Seeking black sand beaches and popular parkland of Wai’anapanapa State Park? Reservations launching online today are now required for visitor and commercial operator access starting March 1.