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guaranteed to offer the best visibility. If you're staying at one of the Wailea resorts, you
can reach the beaches by strolling along the Wailea Coastal Walk. If you are driving, there
are two small public parking lots which can fill up early; arrive before 9am. To reach the
parking area, turn on Ulua Beach Road off Wailea Alanui Drive just north of the Shops at
Wailea, and follow the road down until the parking lots at the end.
Mokapu Beach offers some of South Maui's best snorkeling.
Wailea Point
The second most popular spot for snorkeling in Wailea is
Wailea Point,
a rocky promon-
tory rife with green sea turtles which separates the Four Seasons and Fairmont Kea Lani.
The easiest point of entry is from the south side of Wailea Beach in front of the Four
Seasons. The only downside of entering from the beach is that it can be a long swim to
the good part of the reef. You'll notice some people trying to enter and exit the water by
launching off the point itself, and while this can be efficient, it's also a great way to slip on
the rocks or have a wave wash you into some sea urchins. Entering from the beach is the
safest bet, although be prepared for a five-minute swim over sand.
