Free Things to Do in Maui

Maui is expensive — resort prices, activity prices, restaurant prices. But the island’s greatest assets — the beaches, the drives, the sunrises, and the natural beauty — are either free or nearly so.

Free Beaches

All beaches in Hawaii are public by law. You’ll never pay to access the sand.

Ka’anapali Beach — The resort beach on the west side. Walk past the resorts and lay your towel anywhere. Free. The daily cliff-diving ceremony at Black Rock (Pu’u Keka’a) at sunset is a tradition worth watching.

Scenic Drives Near Las Vegas

The desert around Las Vegas is stunningly beautiful — red rock formations, mountain passes, desert valleys, and some of the most dramatic road scenery in the American West. All within an hour or two of the Strip.

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive — 30 Minutes

A 13-mile one-way loop through the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Towering sandstone formations in shades of red, cream, and brown rise from the desert floor. Multiple pulloffs with short trails and viewpoints.