Kamaole Beach parking is changing fast, and if you're planning a south Maui trip you'll want to know before you go.

Full details, available here: https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/kamaole-beach-parking-fees/

In this Hawaii travel news update, Bryan explains what the new Park Maui program means for visitors, when the new resident only rule kicks in, and how to avoid getting stuck without a parking spot.

Starting Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, non-residents parking at Kamaole Beach Parks 1 and 3 will need to pay by license plate, either through the Park Maui app or at the kiosk. Hawaii residents park free by scanning their local license, but the real change is the new weekend and holiday rule, which reserves the paved lots exclusively for residents until 10am.

You'll learn what this means for your beach day timing, why paying the fee won't get you into the lot before 10am on weekends or Maui County holidays, and why the beaches themselves remain open to everyone.

In this episode:

• What Park Maui is and where it's rolling out first
• How much non-resident parking costs and how to pay
• Why the new 10am resident only rule could flip your beach strategy
• What's still open to everyone, and what's strictly about parking
• Why Kamaole 2 isn't included, at least not yet

This is a fast-moving local change, and this episode will help you plan your south Maui beach days with confidence and avoid any surprises at the lot.