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makes this beach great is the ability to sit on a sandy shoreline and hear nothing but the
lapping of waves and intermittent gusts of wind. At the end of Waiohuli Road—a resid-
ential street next to the Kihei Veterinary Clinic—there is room to park next to the public
beach access sign labeled number “117.” Limu (seaweed) will often wash onto the beach at
high tide. If you walk to the north end of the beach at low tide you can follow the sand all
the way to Waipuilani Beach Park. Afternoons are characterized by stiff winds and there
aren't any facilities. But if solitude and serenity are exactly what you're searching for, then
Waiohuli is where to find it.
“The Cove”
This popular surf spot at the far south end of Kalama Beach Park has a small horseshoe
of sand where you can lay out in the sun. While taking a walk down the beach would take
no more than 15 seconds, it's still an entertaining spot to sit and watch the surf school stu-
dents navigate through the learning process. This is a great people-watching spot full of
volleyball players, canoers, stand-up paddlers, and surfers. While it isn't the nicest beach
in Kihei, if you're in the Kalama Village area and want to kill time at the beach while a
family member shops, this small stretch of sand will do the trick.
Kamaole I, II, and III
The Kamaole Beach Parks form the core of Kihei's beach scene. Grassy areas run parallel
to the roadway, and all of the parks have showers, restrooms, picnic tables, and barbecue
grills for putting together a relaxing sunset meal. Kam I has a beach volleyball court on the
north side of the park.
The best way to experience these beaches is to take a stroll along the coastline and
link all three parks together. The lava rock headlands can be rough on your feet and kiawe
trees drop thorns; wear footwear if you plan on walking all three beaches. The tidepools
between Kam II and Kam III are a particularly nice place to explore. When you reach the
southern end of Kam III, there's a walking trail that runs for 0.75 mile to the Kihei Boat
Ramp.
Mornings are usually calm on these beaches and the best time for stand-up paddling
and snorkeling, since by noon the wind can pick up and turn the surface to whitecaps.
Summers often have some shorebreak. On the biggest of days the surf can turn dangerous.
Parking for Kam I and Kam II is at free spots curbside, although parking can be limited
during the busier months of the year. Larger Kam III has its own parking lot dedicated to
beachgoers. There is also overflow parking between Kam III and the boat ramp.
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