Makena Travel Guide

Kihei

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with rocky shores, clear blue waters, and a distant view of a tropical resort with palm trees.
A coastal landscape with a clear turquoise sea, a sandy beach, and a rocky cliff.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shores, and lush green hills in the background.
A sandy beach with gentle waves, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Stay near popular Makena attractions

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Maluaka Beach

9.4/10 (731 reviews)
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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Things to do

South Maui: Snorkel to Coral Gardens or Molokini Crater

South Maui: Snorkel to Coral Gardens or Molokini Crater

£75
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
South Maui: Snorkel to Coral Gardens or Molokini Crater
Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel & Waterslide Adventure

Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel & Waterslide Adventure

£148
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel & Waterslide Adventure
3 hour Molokini Plus

3 Hour Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel from Kihei

£116
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
3 Hour Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel from Kihei
Kayaking group in Maui

South Shore Kayak Trip with Snorkeling at Turtle Town

£90
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
South Shore Kayak Trip with Snorkeling at Turtle Town
Maui Family and Couple Beach Photo Session

Maui Family and Couple Beach Photo Session

£74
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maui Family and Couple Beach Photo Session
Deluxe Molokini & Turtle Snorkel Luxury Sail Tour with Meals

Luxury Molokini & Turtle Snorkel Sail with Breakfast, Lunch & Open Bar

£232
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Luxury Molokini & Turtle Snorkel Sail with Breakfast, Lunch & Open Bar
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Where to stay in Makena

Find the best Makena areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with clear turquoise water, people sunbathing and swimming, and a mountain in the background.

Wailea

A noteworthy feature of Wailea is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Wailea Beach and Shops at Wailea.

A sunset over a beach with palm trees and a few people walking.

South Kihei

While visiting South Kihei, you might make a stop by sights like Kamaole Beach Park 2 and Kamaole Beach Park 3.

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Photo by The Camangian's
Open Photo by The Camangian's

Central Kihei

While visiting Central Kihei, you might make a stop by sights like Kihei Regional Park and Kalama Beach Park.

A beach with pink canoes and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Tim & Nat ✈
Open Photo by Tim & Nat ✈

North Kihei

If you're spending some time in North Kihei, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters and Sugar Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Halama Street

While visiting Halama Street, you might make a stop by sights like Kihei Town Center Shopping Center and Coast Guard Beach.

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