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Oneuli
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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This
underused but beautiful beach is located
on Makena Alanui Road in South Maui
right next to Makena Beach. Oneuli means
"dark sands" which aptly describes the
beach's salt and pepper mixture of black
and white sand. After years of abuse
from the ocean waves, the nearby Pu'u
Ola'i Cinder Cone's deposits were ground
into black sand and washed up on the
beach. Combine that with crushed
seashells and you have a lovely mixture.
One of the highlights of this beach is
the snorkeling. A large lava shelf off
shore makes swimming conditions not
ideal, but the coral-filled bay makes up
for it. This is a favorite location for
honu (green sea turtles) and
occasionally manta rays and small
sharks. The best locations for
snorkeling and scuba diving are at the
north end of the beach following the
length of the beach. During calm seas
you may be able to snorkel all the way
around the cinder cone, but be mindful
of currents and come up to check if you
are still on track. This is also a good
place to launch a kayak.
This beach
has no facilities and only a gravel
parking lot. The sand can wreak havoc on
your feet. The intense rays of the sun
and bits of shell require flip flops or
reef shoes. If the surf is rough, keep
out of the water. Swimming beyond the
fringing reef can also be dangerous as
the currents are at their strongest. Do
not leave valuables in your car or
unattended at the beach.
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ACTIVITIES &
AMENITIES |
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Swimming: |
Yes |
Bathrooms: |
No |
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Snorkeling: |
Yes |
Picnic
Benches: |
No |
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Scuba
Diving: |
Yes |
Showers: |
No |
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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: |
No |
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Bodyboarding: |
No |
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. Past the Makena Prince Hotel about
a mile you will see a dirt road entrance on your left witha
yellow gate. Turn here and take the dirt road a few hundred
yards and park. |
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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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