Although much of South Maui consists of condos and strip malls, you'll also find a variety of luxury resorts and stunning beaches here ... popular vacation spot for Hawaiian royalty.

Hawaii is famous for its gorgeous beaches but don't let the alluring color of this one fool you into thinking its serene setting is safe to enter.

The islands that make up ... Poipu Beach is located on the south shore of the island and features a natural ocean wading pool perfect for snorkeling and swimming. Maui's Big Beach (also called ...

Maui County ... from the Hawaii Pacific University Center for Marine Debris Research discovered slight changes in the amounts and types of plastics found at only some of the beaches studied ...