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Makena "Big" Beach
 
 
     
 
 
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  OVERVIEW  
     
  Makena Beach is one of the more beautiful and popular beaches on Maui. Its what you think of when you are home in the mainland in the snow and envision a Maui beach.

Nestled next to Puu'olai cinder cone, this is beach is known for its thick, heavy white sand and its crystal clear turquoise water. The beach is about a mile long and 100 feet wide. Even when its busy, you can always walk a little further and stake out a quiet spot for yourself. A word of WARNING though: the shorebreak here can be VERY dangerous. There had been many an injury with frequent ambulance visits. So use caution when entering and exiting the water. This beach would not be recommended for little ones to swim at.

There are bodysurfing, boogieboarding and great sunbathing on this beach. It is highly recommended that you spend at least a little part of your trip here.

There are bathrooms, showers, picnic areas, and lifeguards here at this beach. On the main road near the entrances to the beach are a number of great meals on wheels food vendors and local selling souvenirs also.

To the right of Big Beach lies a smaller beach, known as Little Beach.
 
     
  ACTIVITIES & AMENITIES  
 
       
Swimming: Yes Bathrooms: Yes
Snorkeling: No Picnic Benches: Yes
Scuba Diving: No Showers: Yes
Surfing: No BBQ Pits: No
Windsurfing: No Water Fountain: No
Kiteboarding: No Lifeguard: Yes
Bodyboarding: Yes Camping: No
       
 
  DIRECTIONS  
     
  As you enter Kihei, take Piilani Hwy. 31 till you get to Wailea, go down the hill and turn left at the light. Go through Wailea to Makena. About two miles past the Makena Prince Hotel you will see the entrances and parking areas for Makena Beach (The first entrance, a dirt road, is Oneuli beach, the black sand beach).  
     
  PLEASE NOTE  
     
  While Hawaii's beaches can bring much enjoyment, it is always a good practice to use common sense while visiting them. Please be aware of the wave & wind conditions before going into the water. Mornings are usually best for swimming, snorkeling or diving. Have respect for the strength of the waves and be aware that high surf can come up at any time. NEVER turn your back to the ocean.

Be careful when exploring any rocky shorelines. Waves can crash on the rocks and knock you over easily, and the rocks may also be sharp when walking on them.

When snorkeling or scuba diving, please have respect for ocean life, and remember that the coral reef is alive too. Avoid standing on or touching if at all possible.
 
     
     
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