Maui Guidebook

Baby Beach (North Shore)

Posted on 15. May, 2009 by lilikoi.

Baby Beach (North Shore)

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In a nutshell: A dramatically beautiful beach, not just for kids. Protected lagoon for swimming.
Minuses: Can get very windy in the afternoons.
Sound-bite: “E hau`oli e nâ `ôpio o Hawai`i nei.”

There is also a beach called “Baby Beach” in Lahaina.

DETAILS:
Baby Beach is a beautiful protected lagoon beach just outside of Paia on the…

Ho’okipa Beach Park

Posted on 11. Aug, 2009 by Mark.

The Mecca of windsurfing: Ho’okipa

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In a nutshell: Ho’okipa Beach is a world-renowned surfing spot with dramatic and impressive surf (and surfers!)
Minuses: Not a great swimming beach.
Sound-bite: “Woahhhh, epic day, brah!”

For most, Ho’okipa Beach is a place to watch the best surfers effortlessly play with the ocean in a way that mere mortals can only dream of. Besides being…

Kuau Cove – (Beach at Mama's Fish House)

Posted on 24. May, 2009 by lilikoi.

Kuau Cove at high tide

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In a nutshell: Kuau cove is a scenic beach most will only see if they go to Mama’s Fish House for dinner. Besides a pre-dinner photo-op, it is a great beach for little ones and anyone that loves to explore sealife in the tidepools.
Minuses: Not really suitable for swimming beyond a…

Olivine Pools

Posted on 15. Nov, 2009 by Mark.

Olivine Pools later in the day

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In a nutshell: The Olivine Pools are several tidepools located on barren lava along the ocean’s edge on the back-side of West Maui.
Minuses: Terrain on the short hike is unforgiving to those who are not sure-footed.
Sound-bite: “Olivine?”

DETAILS:
Olivine pools is located on a stretch of remote area that has no sandy beaches or easy…

Spreckelsville Beach

Posted on 08. Jun, 2009 by lilikoi.

Windsurfer launching at Sprecks Beach with a view down the Spreckelsville Beaches

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In a nutshell: Spreckelsville Beach is a long string of rarely-used beaches and tidepools, largely in a raw, natural state. Frequently used by fishermen and windsurfers. Regular-old-tourists probably don’t want to bother.
Minuses: Directly in flight path of Kahului Airport. Camp One end of beaches…

Nakalele Blowhole

Posted on 15. Feb, 2010 by Mark.

A tall blast at high tide.

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In a nutshell: Blowhole and scenic rugged coastline hike.
Minuses: If you’re not sure-footed parts of the trail can be challenging.
Sound-bite: [hssssst....BLAST!]

If you’re looking at the map below, first thing you’ll notice are two parking areas with trails to the blowhole. If you’re less mobile or traveling with little ones, the closer area at…

Keawakapu Beach

Posted on 30. Jun, 2010 by Mark.

Keawakapu Beach

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In a nutshell: Long sandy beach at the end of S. Kihei Rd.
Minuses: Can get sandblasting windy in the afternoons.
Sound-bite: “Beware the forbidden cove!”

Summary:
Half-mine long sandy beach, runs to the end of Kihei, where the road departs from the shoreline. Good for swimming, laying out, boogie boarding, snorkeling or just lazing in the sun.…

Koki Beach Park

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by Mark.

Koki Beach with ‘Alau Island in background.

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In a nutshell: Scenic beach park with much cultural significance. Sand and ocean conditions vary greatly depending on season.
Minuses: Currents become dangerously strong and the beach deteriorates for many months of the year.
Sound-bite: “Is that Oprah?”

Koki Beach changes radically throughout the year. In the summer months, a wide sandy beach…