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# Makena State Park Beach

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## Visit Makena State Park Beach

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#### Three distinct, undeveloped beaches and a dormant volcano crater form this scenic southern region of Maui.

Makena Beach State Park is a wilderness area with three beaches that are excellent for bodyboarding: Makena Beach, Puʻu Olai Beach and Naupaka Beach. Each has its own personality and attracts different types of visitors. Presiding over all three beaches is the volcanic Pu’u Ola’i (Earthquake Hill). This is a dormant cinder cone which stands 360 feet (110 meters) high.Makena Beach, more often called “Big Beach,” is one of Maui’s largest beaches and has a steep foreshore. It is about 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) long. Its name means “abundance” and it’s true that its waters have plenty of marine life to see when snorkeling. Lifeguards are usually present. The kiawe trees offer pleasant shady spots while you enjoy the views of the Molokini atoll, a partially submerged volcanic crater that you can tour by boat.Stroll north and climb over the lava rocks to reach Puʻu Olai Beach, nicknamed “Little Beach” because it is just 660 feet (200 meters) long. This cove is famous for being a nudist beach. As this is one of the few beaches in Hawaii that permits naked sunbathing, it can get crowded. This is especially so on Sunday afternoons, when traditional Hawaiian drumming goes on from mid-afternoon until sunset.Naupaka Beach, also known as One’uli, is a black-sand beach formed by ground lava. It’s located on the Wailea side of the volcanic cone. Naupaka is less suitable for sunbathing or walking, but snorkeling and scuba diving conditions are excellent due to the nice coral reef nearby. Be careful to avoid the hard, sharp lava which starts abruptly at the water’s edge.From Naupaka Beach, follow a trail that leads to the top of the Pu'u Ola'i cone. It’s best to attempt this quite strenuous hike in the cooler part of the day and remember to take plenty of water. From the top, you can enjoy views of the stunning Makena coastline.Makena Beach State Park is south of Wailea. The car park is open during daylight hours, and admission is free. Watch out for the shore break, as the waves can be powerful.

## Plan a trip to see Makena State Park Beach

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### Kahana Villa

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£787

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12 May - 19 May

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Los Angeles (LAX) to Kahului (OGG)

8.2/10 Very Good! (365 reviews)

Unit was even better than I expected

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

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### Kahana Beach Vacation Club

£1,073

per person

12 May - 19 May

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Kahului (OGG)

8.6/10 Excellent! (814 reviews)

We were at the property for the biggest storm in 95 years and they did such a good job of keeping things safe for us and getting the hot tub and pool up and running as soon as possible when the storm settled down. We had a great time. Room was very clean, it was quiet, and we had a beautiful view of the ocean. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

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### Sands of Kahana

£1,445

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12 May - 19 May

found 1 day ago

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Los Angeles (LAX) to Kahului (OGG)

8.2/10 Very Good! (503 reviews)

Everything about this property was nice and some cases better than expected. The only negative is that on the day we were leaving, at 8:30 in the morning, well before the 11 AM checkout time, while my husband was half dressed in the bathroom and I was half dressed in the kitchen, new guests entered our room with their pass key. They have been given access to the room without the front deck changing the digital card key and without being told check in time is at 4 PM. what a shock to have strangers walking into our room while we’re still there! That’s bad management. The key should’ve been changed. Also the guest should’ve been notified room won’t be ready until four. When we did check out and I told the front desk about this, they said oh I’m sorry. I’ll tell the management.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

### Popular places to visit

![View from hillside between Little Beach and Big Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11821/9de6d2a4-5fe7-4e0b-b19f-cc2a4bdefbff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Big Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Big Beach during your trip to Kihei? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area. 

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#### Makena State Park

During your trip to Kihei, enjoy the surf and sand at Makena State Park along with the snorkelling. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this romantic area. 

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#### Little Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Little Beach during your travels in Kihei? Wander the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area. 

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![This beach is known as Secret Beach, but it isn't much of a secret.  However, it's a beautiful spot tucked away behind a small opening in a rock wall and totally worth seeking out.  A lot of couples choose to get married here at sunset, hence its other nickname of Wedding Beach.  ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11821/dd93c2a5-7481-4408-b5ce-6a1e3b616db2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Secret Cove Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Secret Cove Beach during your trip to Kihei? Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots. 

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#### Oneuli Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oneuli Beach during your trip to Kihei? Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots. 

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#### Maluaka Beach

This is part of Maui’s so-called “Turtle Town,” a prime spot for sighting the inquisitive Hawaiian green turtles that are very common here.

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