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Makena Beach

Makena Road, Maui, Hawaii

Featured Review : Makena Beach is also known as "Big Beach". If you wander down the beach far enough, you will hit "Little Beach", which is clothing optional. It's a beautiful, unspoiled beach that draws crowds as it's somewhat sheltered ...See Full Review

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Makena Beach Reviews

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Salt & Pepper Sand and 360 degree Views

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Princess00 from Dallas, Texas
  • May 10, 2025
Quote: Makena (or "Big Beach") was located just south of Wailea. We quickly found the parking lot on the north end of the beach and walked down to the shoreline. Makena was different than most beaches in the area as there are no resorts located on the... Read the full Makena Beach review

From journal Return to Paradise (Part 1) - Maui

Makena Landing

  • 5 out of 5 stars by trstimson from Dallas, Texas
  • July 15, 2025
Quote: Our best snorkeling of our vacation was at this location. This is a public beach with bath and shower facilities. It was not well marked on maps, but you will see signs for Makena Landing from both the main road and the street that runs along the... Read the full Makena Beach review

From journal Maui Family Vacation

Makena Beach

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Jglassb311 from Santa Cruz, California
  • March 14, 2025
Quote: Golden sand and turqouise waters await you at Makena Beach. This totally secluded and gorgeous spot is a beachcomber's delight. The waves lap softly against the shore, while schools of dolphins play in the surf right off the coast. We love... Read the full Makena Beach review

From journal The Road To Paradise In Maui

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Makena Beach

  • 3 out of 5 stars by kimca from Victoria, British Columbia
  • February 22, 2025
Quote: Makena Beach is also known as "Big Beach". If you wander down the beach far enough, you will hit "Little Beach", which is clothing optional. It's a beautiful, unspoiled beach that draws crowds as it's somewhat sheltered from the trade winds. It's... Read the full Makena Beach review

From journal 3 Months on Maui

Big Beach (Makena) and Little Beach

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Big Louie from Davis, California
  • November 2, 2025
Quote: Makena Beach (Big Beach to the locals) is a few miles south of the big Wailea luxury hotels. Big Beach is big! If you're staying on this side of Maui, it will be the longest beach you see. As a natural wonder, it's a great view, but the undertow can... Read the full Makena Beach review

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