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Makena Beach
State Park
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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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Scenic
wildland beach park characterized by
prominent cinder cone Pu‘u Ola‘i and large
white sand beach. Swimming during calm seas,
bodysurfng, board surfng, shore fishing, and
beach- related activities. No drinking
water. CAUTION: Shore break can be
dangerous.
Also known as Oneloa Beach (its true
Hawaiian name) or Makena Beach, Big Beach is
probably one of the prettiest beaches on
Mau‘i, certainly south Mau‘i. It is nearly
2/3 mile long and over 100 feet wide. The
gorgeous sand and pristine waters attract
snorkelers, swimmers and sunbathers. As with
most beaches on Mau‘i, pay attention to the
rip tides. Enter the water where the locals
are; they know what they are doing. You can
also get great views of Molokini and
Kaho‘olawe.
If you look to your right you will notice a
large hill. This is 360-foot Pu’u Ola’i, the
legendary spot of a violent eruption before
the one in 1790. Because of its location
near the ocean, the pressure from the cool
water and hot flowing lava built up massive
pressure, resulting in a powerful explosion
that propelled lava high into the air. The
lava eventually fell and formed Pu’u Ola’i.
Porta potties and picnic tables are
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DIRECTIONS |
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Take Makena
Alanui Road south past the Makena Resort.
Two roads lead to the beach across from the
Makena South Golf Course. |
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WEBSITE |
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http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/maui/Index.cfm?park_id=38 |
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