D.T. Fleming Beach

D.T. Fleming Beach is a sandy cove on Maui's northwest coast with golden-colored sand and tall ironwood trees that create natural shaded areas throughout the shoreline. The bay curves gently and is framed by rocky outcrops that add visual interest to the seascape.

The beach takes its name from D.T. Fleming, a pioneer in pineapple farming who developed agricultural lands in West Maui during the early 1900s. The regional farming era closed when commercial operations shifted away, but the beach name preserves his legacy.

The beach draws both casual swimmers and serious water sports enthusiasts, with each group finding what they need in different parts of the cove. Winter brings a surge of energy when surfers arrive to chase the powerful swells that roll in from the Pacific.

The beach has lifeguard supervision, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and grilling facilities for visitors to use throughout the day. Wheelchair-accessible pathways connect these amenities and allow easy movement from the parking area to the shoreline.

During winter months, visitors can watch both powerful surfing swells and migrating humpback whales that arrive in these warm waters to breed. This rare overlap of events creates unexpected moments where ocean activity and marine life converge in a single view.