Wailea Beach is a public beach offering views of the ocean and has activities like sunbathing,…read moreswimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. It's located within walking distance from luxury resorts like the Four Seasons and Grand Wailea. It's also minutes away from The Shops at Wailea shopping mall. It's a popular spot in a busy area so there are lots of people but the water is very blue. They have complimentary parking in the lot nearby and also have public restrooms. If you're lucky you might be able to spot sea turtles in the water.

Wailea beach is a beautiful beach and they have a nice walking path along the shoreline. If you are…read morelucky enough to find parking it is a nice beach stop. There are some high end hotels along the beach path so if you get hungry there are nice places to grab a bite. There is also a beach shack where you can grab a quick bite and enjoy it on the beach.

Love Poolenalena Beach. Generally calm. If you keep to the right you will get to Secret Beach, a…read moretruly beautiful beach (The end is regarded as the nude part).

The perfect beach for a peaceful late-morning swim. It's clean, calm, and never feels too crowded…read moreeven when plenty of people are around. There are a few benches, but they're set back from the water, so definitely bring a chair if you'd rather not sit in the sand. Lots of nice shaded spots earlier in the day, which makes it an easy place to spend a few hours without baking in the sun.

I can't believe I haven't filled out a review for Sugar Beach!…read more This is a hidden gem. Though it's located in a main thoroughfare, not many people stop by here. We've gone to Maui at least a dozen times, and this place is always a go-to for us. There are never many people, and the wake is family-friendly. I would recommend bringing an umbrella because there's not much shade, and it can get pretty hot. There's some parking, but it is probably limited to 20-25 cars (some disabled parking available). Please keep in mind that there are no restrooms. If you're looking for a place to hang out that is not busy, this will most likely be a good experience for you.

We went to this beach on our first day in Maui. It was a very calm and quiet beach however a little…read morewindy. When looking for a location, you can search Sugar Beach events center or 12 South Kihei Rd. The parking lot is limited, you take the sidewalk to the beach access on the left. We chose the location directly behind the Sugar Beach events center in between Palm trees for the best shade. The sand was so soft. It was great to walk along the beach and very minimal people in the water. Our family loved it here that first day!

It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood A beautiful day…read morefor a neighbor Would you be mine? Could you be mine?... Neighbors to Ulua Beach they share a parking lot. There is a nice grass area above the beach where kids can run (as mine chose to do) or yoga as others chose among my wild little humans. There are bathrooms and showers in between the beaches. The beaches are split by rocks giving it its own unique little cozy cove feeling. I found a little entrance to the beach that made it seem like you were going on an adventure. We found a big snail making his way before rush hour, as well as some plants. Fresh air, soft sand and small waves, take a stroll on the sand or pathway. Mahalo

was in maui for a little vacation and love this beach. Water…read moreis super warm and it quiet. Water is clear this you can see animals

Ah, Makena State Park, treasure of Maui, where the sands are soft, crafted by God's own hand…read more Stepping onto your shores, braddah, it's like sinking into flower, soft and sweet underfoot. The cove, round and inviting, cradles the Pacific's mighty waves, and when the ocean greets you, it washes away all the worries, no ka oi. The air is alive, the trees dance with the wind, and the sun graces your skin time and again. Makena, you're truly a queen among islands, a paradise that captures the heart, no doubt, braddah!

I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord Well, I've been waiting for this wave for all my…read morelife, oh Lord (after the wave came crushing down)... You can hear Crush from Finding Nemo saying "Righteous! Righteous!" as the waves came crashing in. So many good waves, knocking over so many people along the way. From grown women and men to teenagers flopping like fish with these powerful waves. There's a cost to park in the parking lots. You'll find plenty of parking along the road passing the lots. Big Beach is in between Little Beach and Secret Cove in the Mākena State Park area. There are porta potty's. Lifeguards gave warnings as the tide was pretty rough, advising people to be careful and go under the waves (lot of people didn't get the memo but got a lot of sand in their swim suits). Lady lost her cell phone in the ocean when she got knocked over trying to take a selfie (more like an ouchie). Kids enjoyed making sand castles but the waves were a bit too much for this Dad to carry them in. This was a great places to collect little shells for the kids, look at some lava rocks, watch some big waves on Big Beach. Mahalo

This is a great hidden treasure in Maui. Look for the walkway between the rock fences. The beach is…read moresmall but beautiful, and there is a little area that you can wade out into. Walking onto the beach can be a challenge for anyone who isn't too mobile. There are only a few parking places, so you sometimes need to get creative.

The most picturesque beach we went to in Maui. Soft yellow sand, ultra clear blue water, swaying…read morepalm trees, and black lava rocks with tidepools. You won't be the only one here but it's much less crowded than Makena Beach to the North. We went during "peak" time in late afternoon and at 9 am and both times there were other people there. It's very easy to find, google maps will lead to it accurately. You'll be in a residential neighborhood trying to find a break in the black stone wall but most likely you won't be able to spot it because cars will be around the entrance. The cove you walk into is part of the secret, you can go exploring north and south to find more though the only entrance we could find was through the black stone wall.

UPDATE 2/26 We decided to come a little farther and return…read morehere. Parking is limited Snorkel here is really nice. Calm clear water and good sealife and 2 green sea turtles. We found partial shade in a grass overlook. Bathrooms and beach showers close by. Nice place to come.

This is such a great place to snorkle and kayak or just sit and enjoy watching the ocean, no picnic…read moretables so bring your chair. There is a small parking lot. Has a hobo shower and a nice bathroom. No much of a beach to sit on but easy access to the ocean. Can get crowded.

Makena State Park was beautiful. We had heard about the beauty of that beach so I wanted to make…read moresure we checked it out. The sand is soft and beautiful, and the water was super clear. The day we visited there were very small waves, but even then, you could feel the oceans power - be aware and cautious! There is a $10 feet to park in the state park - we paid it, I noticed alot of people skipping it.. I cannot say if they ticket or not. At the North end of the beach there is a cove with nude sunbathers - we didnt go that far... but maybe next time...! LOL

Stopped here for a visit. Parking can be pretty tough…read more Spots fill up fast. The sand and beach are perfect. The water aka waves can kick your butt. Be prepared. Good beach