Beginner and intermediate surfers head to this beach park, a popular surf spot 3 miles south of Lahaina. The southern side of the beach has small waves ideal for beginning surfers, while the northern side ratchets it up a notch for those who have honed their skills. You’re also likely to see stand up paddle surfers plying through Launiupoko’s surf. The park is an ideal spot for families; na keiki (children) have a blast wading in the large rock-enclosed shoreline pool and good picnic facilities invite you to linger. Launiupoko is at the traffic lights at the 18-mile marker.
