Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Napili Bay and Kapalua Bay
These two northwestern beaches offer
protected snorkeling
during summer.
Swim with
sea turtles
at Napili and watch the sun go down from the deck of the Sea House restaurant
with a drink in your hand (
click here
)
.
Mokulei'a Bay
During summer, there are few better ways to start the day than by
snorkeling
at Mokulei'a.
Tucked away at the base of the cliffs and hidden from the road, this is also a
scenic and
sandy spot
for watching the
large winter surf
(
click here
)
.
Keawakapu Beach
Enjoy a sunset stroll down Kihei's nicest beach, or spend your days
snorkeling, stand-up
paddling,
or
basking in the sun.
Keawakapu has facilities on both ends of the beach, but
despite the beach's popularity, there is always room to find your own section of shoreline
(
click here
)
.
Maluaka Beach
Maluaka is the
most happening beach
in Makena, where everything from
kayaking
to
snorkeling
and
stand-up paddling
are readily available. Public restrooms and showers
make this a convenient spot for
families,
and you can walk down the road to historic
Keawala'i Church. Or pamper yourself in a
beachfront cabana
with a relaxing oceanfront
massage (
click here
)
.
Makena State Park
Wide, long, and completely
undeveloped,
aptly-named
Big Beach
is a local favorite that
comes alive at
sunset.
This legendary shoreline has a lengthy hippie history:
countercul-
turists
and nudists should visit neighboring
Little Beach
for Sunday night
drum circles
(
click here
)
.