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Black Rock Ka'anapali Maui Lost Souls Leap of Faith

Updated: Apr 24, 2023

Pu’u Keka’a or Black Rock is on the north end of Ka'anapali Beach just south of Kahekili Beach Park aka Airport Beach. It is both majestic and of cultural significance.

Snorkeling just off Kaanapali Beach at Black Rock, Maui is a must-do on your next trip to the island! Here are some tips to make the most of your experience and the low-down on how to get here.
Balck Rock Maui - Leina a ka 'uhane - Ka'anapali

In the not so distant "ancient times" of Maui Hawai'i, precontact, it was said to be a spiritual cliff where lost souls leapt into the afterlife. Leina a ka ‘uhane - Leap of the Souls is where the souls without their ‘aumakua or animal guardian spirit to guide them, would cling to the lava rock waiting to leap off the cliff into the spirit world.


King Kahekili was Maui's last ruling chief and considered the best at lele kawa - cliff jumping. Black Rock was considered his favorite leap.


Both Black Rock and Airport Beach have some of the finest snorkeling Maui with long sandy beaches. Black Rock can be tricky with waves, currents, and winds so more for the better swimmers. Airport Beach can be a little easier as most of the reef and fish are closer to the shoreline.


Be Your Own Snorkel Guide and save time by planning your adventure.


Maui no Ka ‘Oi - Maui is the Best


Aloha Nui Loa


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