I like this beach! Its quiet, has spectacular west maui views, has abundant shade, and a close in…read moreto shore reef that breaks the waves off shore. It is a perfect beach for beginner snorkelers. It is also perfect for families with small kiddos looking for a placid "no waves" beach. No bathrooms, park on the road, walk onto the beach. Keep your water shoes on, beware of thorns in the sand from the trees. There are no nearby stores so bring your refreshments. (And take your trash with you off the beach.) This is an uncrowded beach where you can relax under the trees, swim and take in those breathtaking Maui views. In the rainy season water can be cloudy from runoff. Summer is best for water clarity and snorkeling. Highly recommend.

I'm not exactly sure where the beach is. Is it by the boat ramp or off the road parking…read more I've been to both and the coral building-up is impressive by the ramp launch and didn't spend too much time off road beach. I wish someone will clarify where Olowalu beach is??

Great hidden beach with a tiny tiny parking lot of only 5 spots. You have to go early to snag a…read morespot, but it is great if you do. Very little crowd here. Very little shade as well. But great spot for tranquility and peace.

This location is not quite right . Chang's beach is different place nearby turtle town and the five…read moregraves. At any rate changs beach is a fantastic spot for summer sunsets and photos . Super cool lava rock but plently of sand too. In June the sunset in the vista between Maui and the adjacent island so we could see it go all the way to the water . Still upscale part of the island but felt far less touristy than nearby beaches . One of my favorite spots in Maui

Google maps directed us to the parking lot for Polo Beach. We weren't sure we were in the right…read morelocation as you can't easily see the beach from the L shaped lot. There were plenty of spaces when we arrived on a Monday in February around noon. It had rained earlier but we found a table that was dry to eat our lunch. The restroom had toilet paper. We didn't go down onto the beach. Instead we headed north on the beach walk to Wailea Beach. Along the way there were signs about some of the plants. We also passed some magnificent condos which must have had spectacular views. We ended up only walking less that half of the beach walk because the sun came out and we forgot our sun block. If we ever return to Maui, I'd like to do the rest of the beach walk.

I went straight to this beach after arriving in Maui as I was waiting go check into my place at 4…read more They do have free parking that was plenty available, a bathroom and an outside shower to rinse off which is great. There are a ton of roosters running around all over the place too. The beach was just ok for us. I mean, it is Maui..There are so many beautiful places to enjoy and nothing particularly awful, but just wasn't someplace I would go out of my way. I was with my 9 year old and my mother and the beach had large boulders at the wave line. It was making me very nervous. We walked down further from the parking lot and the waves eased up a bit, but the water is not clear at all due to the sand getting mixed with the waves. And then you have the big rocks. The water was not enticing me to go in, and I love the water.

We were traveling the Road to Hāna and ended up spending some time in Hāna after hiking, where we…read moremet a local who recommended that we visit Hamoa Beach since it was close by. We are so glad we listened. As with most beaches in Hawai'i, parking can be a bit crazy, but we were lucky enough to find a spot nearby. From there, you walk down a set of steps that lead into a small alcove-like beach area, and it is absolutely gorgeous. The weather that day was perfect, and the waves were ideal for boogie boarding, which we ended up doing and had a great time. There isn't a lot of shade, so I definitely recommend bringing an umbrella. There are signs leading to the beach reminding visitors to be respectful of the land and the energy, and you can truly feel a special, almost magical presence the moment you step onto the sand. This is one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever been to. I honestly wished we had stayed overnight in Hāna so we could spend more time enjoying it. It almost saddens me to write this review because it feels like such a special, somewhat hidden beach that isn't overly crowded yet. If I ever make it back to Hāna, I would absolutely return to Hamoa Beach.

My son and I took the back road to Hana and had a full day and still a bit of a drive back to our…read moreplace. But, he really wanted to go to a beach after hiking and exploring all day. I literally pulled off the side as it was starting to get dark and let him know he had 30 minutes to play. I didn't really know quite what to expect when we got there. I was able to find street parking and then stairs leading down to the beach. When we walked down, we were in awe of the magic we had found. Huge blue waves like something out of a movie. We had the best time jumping waves together, enjoying the water and the gorgeous ocean scenery. The beach wasn't crowded at all for us and just a few families and surfers hanging out. Once we got splattered in the water and full of sand, we were able to rinse off in the outdoor shower and get back on our way. Would definitely come back to this heaven.

My brother got married on this beach. This beach is spectacular. It is secluded as most of the…read morebeach is in front of beautiful million dollar homes. You kinda walk through trees from the road out to paradise. We didn't go into the water or spend a lot of time doing recreational stuff here, so I can't really speak to that. But I can say it is gorgeous, clean and has the good Maui spirit. Not very far from Polo Beach and I recommend this beach over Polo from my experience.

I hesitate to post a review because it may become overcrowded. What a gem. Quiet with families,…read morecalm surf and good snorkeling.

We love this beach mainly because it's convenient for our morning and sunset beach walks…read more This beach is very popular most mornings because the water is very calm. Several canoe clubs paddle and SUP boards are here everyday. There are parking spots available right at the beach. There is a nice grassy area (not all that big but nice), showers and a public restroom. I only gave it 4 stars because the water isn't very clear. No one would ever snorkel here. People do swim here but I prefer other beaches for that.

Awesome beach to watch the sunset! Honestly, this was one of my favorite views in my entire life…read more The hues in the sky were like a perfect painting and I loved seeing the white windmills in the green hills. The beach was nearly empty and the waves were relaxing. I didn't see a lot of people swimming but the water seemed gentle. Parking can be difficult because there is only street parking. Btw there's an Ululani's about 1/2 mile north from this beach. I recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Found a couple of giant sea turtles on the beach, which is really cool…read more You can also walk the nice sandy beach or swim in the ocean, or do some snorkeling too.

Beautiful beach but very windy. Your chances of receiving a natural sand microdermabrasion is…read more50/50. The water is very blue, but the shoreline is rocky so you have to be careful not to dive into the water. The views are gorgeous, pristinely clean waterfront, and ample parking.

We stopped by Koki Beach on our way to Haleakala National Park on the Road to Hana. It was raining…read morewhile we were here, but it was still a beautiful and relaxing stop to enjoy the ocean views. It did look like a beach people go into the water at, though, so that might be something to look into. However, the water was very choppy so definitely not water you'd want to get in with any type of rain. You can see a little mountain off the coast - Ka Iwi O Pele or Bones of Pele - which was where Pele had her final battle with her sister. Koki Beach was not crowded at all while we were here - there were maybe 5 other people here. It's a nice place to stop and look at the ocean and Ka Iwi O Pele, but if you're in a rush or have a packed day, I'd say this is a stop you can skip as there are many other beautiful stops I'm sure you'll have stopped. However, if you have the extra time in your schedule, I would definitely take a quick stop to take in the scenery.

I've passed by Koki Beach just a handful of times in my life, but last week was the first time…read moreactually stopping here and enjoying the water after a suggestion from a woman at Hamoa Beach. She said Koki Beach was considered the 'baby beach' or kids beach and stays pretty shallow about a 100-200 ft out. It was kind of weird since from what I've known about this beach growing up, the waters are rough and there are strong under currents here and folks should swim with caution -- as seen on the many signs that are posted. The water was really rough at Hamoa and so we decided to come out here and check it out anyway. The sand is a mix of white and red sand. There's also a grassy area with picnic tables and has a nice view of Alau island in the distance. This might make for a great rest stop to picnic and enjoy your meal if you're not looking to swim. The water does stay relatively shallow before you hit the shore break. Beyond that, it was a bit too sketchy for me and I'd only recommend strong, experienced swimmers to head out there. I went off to the right side of the beach where there were little tide pools and red sand and enjoyed looking at the fish. Calm waters and just wadding in the pools is more my jam! Once 4PM hit the local Hana folks started coming out with their families and keiki. It was then I realized what the lady meant by 'kid's beach.' These little rippers were catching the little waves and learning how to surf/body board. It was the cutest thing! We did watch other surfers catch some good waves as well. Overall, it's a pretty beach and would recommend a stop here, just exercise caution and know that you're most likely not going to find calm, flat waters here.