This amazing island of Maui is home to about 120 miles of beautiful coastline with over 30 of those miles dedicated to some of the best beaches in Hawaii, not to mention, anywhere. Have you been to Maui and if so, which Maui Beach is to your liking? For us, we have a special place in our hearts for the South and West Sides in particular. The island’s beaches are home to wonderful scenery, palm trees, sand in the toes and beautiful water, and many water sports call Maui their home as well. Water sports such as surfing, snorkeling, swimming and of course, windsurfing.
In addition, Maui’s beaches offer the best of all worlds having beaches manned with public amenities such as restrooms and lifeguards, while many of the locals head towards beaches that are still considered underdeveloped locations. In either case, you cannot go wrong with any of Maui’s beaches.
Whether you live on the island or are here visiting, one of the really great parts of our beaches is that you can take it home with you. Well, not literally, but through photos and we have the means to make that happen. Have you thought about having your family photos professionally done? What about celebrating your maternity, an engagement, or a graduating senior? And of course, a beach wedding. It happens all the time on these beautiful beaches for the beauty it brings and the incredible scenery, all of which can be captured by hiring a Maui wedding photographer.
Here’s a brief rundown of Maui’s beaches
on the South Side and West Side
South Side Maui
Makena Beach State Park (aka Big Beach): One of Maui’s top, as well as largest, beaches is Makena. It’s about two-thirds of a mile long with very soft white sands. Although Makena Beach is great for swimming, you need to be aware that the shore has a steep drop-off point and its swells are larger than you think they are. With a short climb, you will gain access to Makena’s smaller side of the beach, better known around here as “Little Beach.” One word of advice if you have kids with you, Little Beach is still treated as clothing optional.
Wailea Beach: Did you know that in 1999, Wailea Beach was named “America’s Best Beach”? It’s true and with that honor, Wailea is a visitor’s paradise, for its natural beauty, public restrooms and equipment rentals for almost any water sport you prefer. Home to some of the softest sands around, Wailea Beach is about the length of four and a half football fields (450 yards).
Kihei Beach: Kihei isn’t just one beach, but a combination of several beaches, as well as some tide pools, rocky areas and coves. This beach is also the driest and sunniest beach on Maui, which makes for more consistently good times. You can relax on Kihei Beach but can get quite busy with the many swimmers, kayakers, snorkelers and of course, surfers.
Kamaole Beach Parks 1, 2, & 3: For the locals in Kihei, these beaches are considered some of their favorites due to their great conditions for swimming, courts for sand volleyball and a good amount of parking. Kamaole 1 is probably Kihei’s best of the three as it is a great location for decent snorkeling near the small dunes and rocks. Kamaole 2 isn’t quite as big as Kamaole 1, but it does offer some really great waters for swimming and snorkeling. Kamaole 3 offers that family atmosphere with its grassy area for picnics, as well as activities you can do on land.
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