south maui (wailea, makena) beach access, and places to park?
Feb 22nd, 2007, 04:42 PM
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south maui (wailea, makena) beach access, and places to park?
we are staying in lahaina and want to drive down to some of the recommended beaches in wailea, makena, and south kihei. are there opportunities to park our car? any special spots?
Feb 22nd, 2007, 04:55 PM
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we were in hawaii summer 2006 and stayed in kehei..the beaches there all have parking but if your looking for beaches, kehei wasnt that scenic etc..there is some snorkeling between the beaches which was very good but just for the beach we'd go to big beach... ..FYI kamaole beach is where the shark attack was last summer...we spent 10 days there and had no problems tho...our favorite was big beach..there also is parking there...but if you read other posts DO NOT leave anything of value in the car...we were lucky and nothing happened but were warned all the time...hope this helps some...enjoy...
Feb 22nd, 2007, 05:08 PM
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Lots of places to park in the areas you mentioned. Here's a good map:
http://www.petergelsey.com/images/wailea-makena.jpg
http://www.petergelsey.com/images/wailea-makena.jpg
Feb 23rd, 2007, 07:36 AM
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My favorite beach is Ulua Beach. The parking lot is small, so I often have to park at the Renaissance Hotel cut through the grounds and walk to the beach.
Wailea Beach is beautiful too and there's always a ton of parking.
Wailea Beach is beautiful too and there's always a ton of parking.
Feb 28th, 2007, 06:20 PM
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We just returned from Maui and stayed in Makena, walking distance from the beach at the Maui Prince. Big parking lot just past the hotel off the main road. It is a nice beach and a great spot to snorkel!
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Po`olenalena may be the best snorkel from shore spot in Maui, near the Makena Surf. Small parking (64 spots), primative facilities.
FYI: There are 3 Kamaole beaches (in Kihei). All good or better swimming and snorkeling.
Just south at Keawakapu (beginning at the Mana Kai-public parking in front) is very good snorkeling. Ulua, further south, is very good also, though parking is a constant problem and the water is congested with 2 legged critters.
FYI: There are 3 Kamaole beaches (in Kihei). All good or better swimming and snorkeling.
Just south at Keawakapu (beginning at the Mana Kai-public parking in front) is very good snorkeling. Ulua, further south, is very good also, though parking is a constant problem and the water is congested with 2 legged critters.
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