Charley Young Beach Sunsets are absolutely sublime. I have been to the state of Hawaii about a half dozen times and Charley Young Beach in Kihei Maui is my favourite spot to stay for several reasons; beaches, snorkeling, local vibe, photographic opportunity and more. While Charley Young and Kamaole Beach Park I (and II and III) are super for families with young children, with a little bit of exploration can offer a stunning foreground for those amazing Maui sunsets.
If you are staying in Kihei, there are several wonderful viewpoints that you can enjoy an amazing Maui Sunset. For inspiration, I have several examples in my Photo Galleries page or you can see on composition from Kama’ole Beach Park here.
Depending on the conditions, you can have a completely different mood and composition at this wonderful beach. This sunset at Charley Young is a great contrasting example of that.
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