Black Rock was formed from one of the last-gasp lava flows on this side of the island. It is a rocky outcrop at the far North end of Ka’anapali Beach and blocks off access (from the beach) to the lesser-known Ka’anapali Resort beach called Kahekili Beach Park. The Hawai’ian name for Black Rock is Pu’u Keka’a, and ancient Hawaiians believed that this was the place where their spirits went to jump off to join ancestors forever. Unlucky souls who could not be shown the way by their family ‘aumakua (guardian animal spirit), would wander and attach themselves to rocks in the area. This is likely where the “it is bad luck to take a Hawai’ian lava rock” superstition comes from.

This is also a popular spot for cliff jumping. If you are cliff jumping, swim to the far side of the rock and climb up from there. It's much more challenging and dangerous to reach the rock by click up it from shore.

Black Rock

Don't pass up this site because of the snorkelers!  We saw tons of stuff here from eels and nubdibranchs to eagle rays and tons of turtles.  We saw the eagle rays on both a daytime and a night dive. It's an easy entry and a very nice reef.  Kaanapali Beach Hotel is a less expensive option as opposed to the Sheraton if you are looking for a hotel within walking distance to the reef.  Maui Dive Shop rents tanks nearby.

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