Stay and Play on Ka’anapali Beach

This sprawling 40-acre oceanfront property with more than 800 rooms has a dramatic open-air lobby landscaped with towering palm trees. The resort has lush gardens, waterfalls, an expansive swimming pool with a 150-foot waterslide, oceanfront spa and fitness center, tennis, scuba, and snorkeling. Stargaze on the rooftop with a local astronomer. Restaurants include Japengo, Son’z Steakhouse, and Swan Court Breakfast. 808.661.1234, maui.hyatt.com

Spacious ocean view condominiums have multiple bedrooms, kitchens, living areas and lanais. Popular with couples and families, the resort has a fitness center, tennis courts, an activities desk, pool and spa. An outdoor entertainment includes a lounging area and multiple grills, even a “barbecue master” to help guests. There are no restaurants on the premises, but there are plenty of eateries nearby at other resorts and at Whaler’s Village. 808.667.1400, kaanapalialii.com

This 27-acre resort overlooks tropical gardens and an exclusive stretch of Ka’anapali Beach, once a vacation spot for Hawaiian royalty. Stay in one of the restored ground-level bungalows or in the sky-view towers with sweeping coastal and valley views. The resort has “Pineapple Moon,” a chic oceanfront pool, restaurant, and bar serving signature cocktails and island-inspired specialties. 808.661.3611

This expansive beachside resort is a favorite spot for snorkeling in the coral reefs. Look for green sea turtles, known as honu, and during the winter, kohola, humpback whales. Don’t miss the resort’s nightly ritual: a cliff dive in honor of Maui’s last chief. Executive Chef Charles Andres, formerly of San Diego, heads up five restaurants on premises including Cliff Dive Grill, Coral Reef, Sand Bar, and Teppan-yaki Dan. 808.661.0031

This resort recently completed a  multi-year $160 million transformation that includes the 227-room Kūkahi Tower with ocean-view rooms and suites, and access to The Lanai, a private club offering everything from breakfast bites to evening appetizers, and its own infinity-edge dipping pool with fabulous views. The renovation includes the Valley Alley,  a 10,000- square-foot social center featuring Topgolf Swing Suites, arcade games, a bar, lounge, and so much more. Restaurants include the oceanside Ulu Kitchen by Chef Peter Merriman which celebrates Hawaii’s rich bounty. 808.667.2525, westin.marriott.com