Above is a map that shows the location of our Kapalua Ridge 1822 condo, the Ridge Office, the Kumulani Church parking lot, Fleming Beach Park and our Secret Picnic Area. The first part of a successful picnic starts with picking up supplies. Our favorite is to stop by the Star Market on Highway 30 or the Napili Shopping Plaza ( shown above), on the way to Kapalua, and pick up the "essentials". These include a good bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon Wine, assorted selections of Deli Cheese, French Baguette bread or Chips, Calamata Olives, and what ever else appeals to your tastes as you explore the Supermarket. Do not consider calories as you make these important selections; after all you're on vacation.
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You have probably see this photo before, it shows that the parking for your car is very close to the front door of our Kapalua Ridge 1822. Once you have gathered all the "essentials" as well as beach towels from the condo and perhaps some sun tan oil, hop in your car and head back down towards the Kapalua Ridge Office and turn right. Proceed to the first Stop Sign and cross the road to the Kumulani Church.
... This image shows our Corvette at the Church
Parking Lot
... With "essentials" in hand proceed towards the
ocean, following along the right hand side of the Kapalua Bay
Golf course towards Fleming Beach.
.... Just before you get to the sand beach area, you
will come to this ancient lava flow. Head towards the trees seen in
the background.
.... You will soon come to natural rock
area shaded (in late morning) by the surrounding Iron Wood trees.
This is where you spread the beach towels.
.... This is a closer view of the area.
The surrounding lava forms a natural back rest. The fallen leaves
(needles) of the Iron Wood trees form a soft floor.
... This is a photo of the partial view you will see
from the picnic area. To the far right is Fleming Beach which fronts
the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and on the far left and over (way over) the
horizon is Northern California. If for some reason, you forgot the
"essentials" you can always walk over to the Ritz-Carlton beach-front
pavilion for a great, fairly economical, lunch. They serve an
assortment of beers and a very nice selection of pupus
(horsd'oeuvres) and hamburgers. Please return the beach towels to the
condo.... mahalo. (and please keep our secret)