03-25-2026
PARK MAUI: What Visitors Need to Know About Beach Parking
Maui's metered beach parking program is live — here's how it works
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PARK MAUI is Maui County's metered parking program. It launched in 2023 and is now active at beach parks and popular visitor areas across the island. If you're driving to the beach on Maui, you'll encounter it.
The program was created to address overcrowding at beach parking lots, fund maintenance of restrooms, signage, and roadways, and give residents priority access to their own beaches. The idea was first reported by Hawaii News Now in 2022, and after public input, the county rolled it out the following year.
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How PARK MAUI Works
Metered parking is enforced at designated lots near beaches and visitor hotspots. Active locations include Kamaole Beach Parks I, II, and III, Ulua/Mokapu Beach, and areas in Lahaina and Kihei. The county has expanded the program over time, so check the PARK MAUI website for the current list before your trip.
Visitors pay via the ParkMobile app (download it before you arrive) or at pay stations in the lots. Rates run roughly $5 to $7 per hour depending on the location. There's typically a maximum stay of 3 to 4 hours per session.
Resident Exemptions
Hawaii residents with a valid state driver's license can register with the program and park for free. Some locations also have resident-only parking hours, generally in the early morning (around 7 AM to 10 AM). During those windows, only registered residents can park. This was the most debated part of the program when it was announced, and it did move forward.
Tips for Visitors
Download the ParkMobile app and set up your account before you fly in. Cell service at beach lots can be spotty, and fumbling with registration in a hot parking lot is not how you want to start your beach day.
If you're staying at a resort with beach access, you may not need to deal with PARK MAUI at all. Walk to the beach from your hotel. For everyone else, arrive before 10 AM to get a spot, and keep an eye on your session timer so you don't get a citation.
Revenue from the program goes to the Maui County Department of Transportation, which uses it for road repairs, restroom maintenance, signage, and lighting at these beach parks.
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Published by: Tori C. Derrick
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