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

There was lots of tropical life in a very close area.  Entering on the south side there was lots of big colorful fish before I was even in ten feet of water.  The coral walls were in good shape for all the activity it gets.  Rounding the point I was greeted by an Eagle Ray each of my 6 dives.  A little further to the next point there were a number of turtles in 30 feet of water.  The turtles need to come to the surface for air so even the people above got a good show.  A must on Kaanapali Beach!  Lots of puffer fish and Parrot fish everywhere!

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