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This beach is one of the largest and most beautiful beaches of all the Hawaiian islands! The views of Kaho’olawe and Molokini are astounding from here. Big Beach GREAT for swimming, surfing and boogie boarding… but do TAKE CARE. There is an intense shore break, quite characteristic to this particular beach.
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- 4670 Makena Alanui, 96753, Hawaii
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Keep an eye out for people having fun with Maui Kayak Adventures - they offer kayak tours to Turtle Town, Olowalu, Join the Honolua, and even the Molokini kayak challenge! Again, we warn families to take precautions because of the high tides here. Yet, you and your family can still enjoy swimming and advanced bodyboarding. Before heading into the w...
Surfing:The waves along this beach are a magnet for surfers. But make sure to watch out since the shore break crashes right at the water’s edge, creating dangerous and unpredictable rips. Kayaking:During the calm tides, keep an eye out for people having fun with Maui Kayak Adventures - they offer kayak tours to Turtle Town, Olowalu, Honolua, and ev...
Trek Pu'u Ola' Cinder Cone Trail:To get to Pu'u Olai, start at the west shore of Makena Beach. Then, hike through the lava rock formations, up and around the crater, past a series of tide pools to the other side of the hill. Before reaching the top, look for a well-defined pathway leading around the summit crater. Walk around the crater loop for sp...
Big Beach is a stunning destination for snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing in south Maui. Learn about its location, amenities, activities, and nearby attractions, such as Little Beach and Pu'u Ola'i Cinder Cone.
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- Makena Road, 96753, Hawaii
Big Beach. 344 reviews. #48 of 462 things to do in Maui. Beaches. Closed now. 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Write a review. About. Duration: 1-2 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences. Explore different ways to experience this place. See options. All photos (363)
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- Makena Road, 96753, Hawaii
Big Beach is as 3,000 ft long stretch of soft and near water pounded sand with shade trees back of the hundred foot wide sand beach. Great place to swim, snorkel and boogie board. The breakers can get high with undertow at certain times.
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- 4670 Makena Alanui, 96753, Hawaii
Big Beach. 344 reviews. #49 of 463 things to do in Maui. Beaches. Open now. 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Write a review. About. Duration: 1-2 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences. Explore different ways to experience this place. See options. Full view. All photos (363)
Big Beach is a stunning golden sand beach with turquoise waters and a mile-long shoreline. It's part of Makena State Park, where you can also find Little Beach, Malu'aka Beach, and other attractions.
