Maui Guidebook

South Maui – Quick Summary

Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Mark.

General Geographic Area: South Maui

In a nutshell: South Maui is home to the spectacular world-class beaches of Kihei, Wailea and Makena. Wailea, to the south of this region, boasts exclusive word-class resorts and golf, while Kihei to the north is where you’ll find more down-to-earth hotels & condos.
Minuses: Once off the beach, the Kihei part of South…

Makena Big Beach (aka Oneloa)

Posted on 18. Jun, 2009 by lilikoi.

Big Beach is long, wide, beautiful, and extreme.

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In a nutshell: Big Beach is a beautiful, long, wide, undeveloped sandy beach. Impressive, with huge views and a large shore-break. Big Beach is a must-see.
Minuses: A wicked shore-break exists here when the surf is up that can be dangerous for the inexperienced.
Sound-bite: [monster crashing wave]

DETAILS:
One of the most outstanding beaches…

Wailea Beach

Posted on 17. May, 2009 by Walker.

Wailea Beach

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In a nutshell: Consistently rated one of the world’s best beaches. An absolutely outstanding beach.
Minuses: Crowded with resort guests and their accouterments.
Sound-bite: “Hey, is that Paris Hilton?”

DETAILS:
If you don’t mind a resort vibe and a crowd to go with it, Wailea Beach is truly an outstanding beach. The sand is perfect, the water calm…

‘Ahihi Bay & Waiala Cove

Posted on 02. Jul, 2009 by Mark.

‘Ahihi Bay meets the road

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In a nutshell: ‘Ahihi Bay’s Waiala Cove is an excellent place for beginner to intermediate snorkelers, SCUBA and kayaking.
Minuses: Rocky & no sand.
Sound-bite: “Eh, Brah – don’t stand up!”

DETAILS:
Typically called ‘Ahihi Bay (or even Ahi Bay by mistaken visitors), Waiala Cove is a small semi-protected cove of the overall much larger ‘Ahihi Bay.…

Makena Little Beach

Posted on 20. Jun, 2009 by lilikoi.

Little Beach

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In a nutshell: Little Beach is where you go if you want to get nude with a bunch of other people. A beautiful beach, but gets crowded.
Minuses: Gawkers and creepy perverts are also attracted to this beach.
Sound-bite: “oowwwww…I forgot to apply sunscreen there!”

DETAILS:
The draw for most visitors here is nudity. While public nudity is technically illegal in…

Kama'ole Beach Park (I, II, III & Charley Young)

Posted on 11. Jun, 2009 by lilikoi.

Kama'ole Beach views are outstanding

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In a nutshell: Kama’ole is a very popular set of beaches for locals and visitors. Beautiful, long, 1.5 mile sandy beaches with incredible views of Molokini, Kaho’olawe and Lana’i islands. Kam III has one of the most regular South Maui shorebreaks for boogie-boarding. Snorkeling opportunities are plentiful. Full facilities and family friendly.…

One'uli Black Sand Beach (aka Naupaka Beach)

Posted on 22. Jun, 2009 by lilikoi.

Oneuli Black Sand Beach in Makena

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In a nutshell: Oneuli Black Sand Beach is an excellent beach for snorkeling and launching a kayak. It is also packed full of educational value for naturalists & geology buffs.
Minuses: Not a good “basking-and-bathing” beach.
Sound-bite: “hey, what’s that rumbling sound?”

DETAILS:
Part of Makena State Park, One’uli is found on the Wailea side of the…