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Makena
"Big"
Beach
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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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. |
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ACTIVITIES &
AMENITIES |
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Swimming: |
Yes |
Bathrooms: |
Yes |
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Snorkeling: |
No |
Picnic
Benches: |
Yes |
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Scuba
Diving: |
No |
Showers: |
Yes |
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Surfing: |
No |
BBQ
Pits: |
No |
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Windsurfing: |
No |
Water
Fountain: |
No |
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Kiteboarding: |
No |
Lifeguard: |
Yes |
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Bodyboarding: |
Yes |
Camping: |
No |
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DIRECTIONS |
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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). |
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PLEASE NOTE |
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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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