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Maui's
Top Snokel Spots
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Shipwreck
Beach
on
Lanai
Shipwreck
Beach is one of the most interesting beaches that you will
visit.
It's on the island of Lana, a short ferry ride from Lahaina
Harbor in Lahaina Town on the west side of Maui.
The
best beach on the island of
Lanai is Hulopoe
Beach on the south side of the island. In fact, it's just
a short walk from the harbor at Manele Bay.
Take
the ferry to Lanai from Maui. Photos
of Hulopoe Beach Park!
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Maui
To
Lanai
Ferry
Experience
another Hawaiian island and take the ferry
to Lanai from Lahaina Harbor. It's a short 45-minute ride
to Manele Bay and makes a wonderful day trip.
The
giant green sea turtles
seen in water around Maui are one thing you might experience
while snorkeling at various locations. They are called Honu
in the Hawaiian language and are an endangered species.
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Big
Beach on Maui
Big
Beach Is One Of The Longest Stretches Of Beach On Maui.
Big
Beach at Makena State Park in Makena is one of the largest
beaches on the island. It's located on the southwest part
of the island, just past the large resorts in Wailea and past
Makena Beach.
Directions:
Take either the South Kihei Road through the Kihei area, or
take Hwy. 31 above the Kihei community. Both roads meet at
The Shops At Wailea and
the road turns into Wailea Alanui.
Shortly
after you pass the resort area, the road turns into Makena
Road. There is just the one main road, so it's difficult to
get lost. The road will begin to make turns to the right and
left, and you'll soon find yourself
in a desert-looking area of Maui. Notice the tall cactus plants
as you drive!
Shortly
after the landscape changes, you will see signs on your right
for Makena State Park. There are two main parking areas, with
the first parking area the largest.
Take
the first turn to you right after seeing the Makena State
Park sign.
Big
Beach (Oneloa in Hawaiian) is one of the longest and widest
white sand beaches on Maui, and is known as a good beach for
boogie boarding. It's also one of the last beaches to have
condos, timeshares, and buildings developed near the park.
Suggestions:
*
Be at Makena State Park before 10AM to get a parking spot.
*
There is no food or convenience store nearby. Take food &
water.
*
Try the Jawz Fish Tacos at the stand before the park entrance.
*
There are restroom facilities within the park.
*
Little Beach is just over the hill on your right as you face
the ocean. It's a clothing-optional beach.
*
Leave no valuable in your vehicle.
*
If the parking area is full, park along Makena Highway.
Big
Beach is just 10 minutes from the resorts in Wailea, 15-20
minutes from Kihei, and 45 minutes to over an hour from Lahaina
and the west side of Maui.
While
On Maui, Drive To Lahaina On The West Side Of The Island.
Enjoy This Narrated Video & Photo Slideshow Of Lahaina!
a
Maui-based freelance
travel writer and photographer.
Kaanapali
Resort Area
On
Maui's west side is one of the nicest resort, dining and shopping
areas on the island - Kaanapali. It's located just off Hwy.
30 and a mile past Lahaina
Town. Famous Black
Rock beach is located in the Kaanapali
Beach Resort area, along with Whaler's Village, numerous
resorts, and plenty of shopping and dining.
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Top
Beaches
Maui
boasts some of the nicest beaches
in the world, with West Maui having the largest selection
of beaches with calm, clear water. Enjoy a nice overview of
these beaches!
Maui
has many out-of-the-way places to eat, offering a unique blend
of Asian and local Hawaiian flavors. Here
are a few!
* Jawz Fish Tacos
* Gazebo in Napili
* Aloha Mixed
Plate in Lahaina
* Kihei Caffe
in Kihei
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Swinging
Bridges Hike
The
hike to the Swinging Bridges is an easy 2 1/2 mile walk each
way and can be done in the early morning hours or late afternoon,
leaving you plenty of time to do other activities.
At
just over 10,000 feet in the air, Hakeakala Crater is one
of the most amazing places to visit on Maui - and on the planet!
The drive to Haleakala
National Park takes you through the beautiful "upcountry"
section of Maui. It's a leisure drive and is a must-see
location while visiting the island.
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Iao
Valley
Iao
Valley is one of the most beautiful places on Maui. It's known
for the Iao Needle, but it's also the site of some of Maui's
most famous battles. Photos!
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Big
Beach in Makena
Big
Beach in the Makena area of souwthwest Maui, is one of the
best beaches on the island. It offers a wide, sandy beach
that is well-known as a good boogie board location. Photos
!
While on Maui,
take time to visit Big Beach and the lava fields south of
it!
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Banyan
Tree in Lahaina
The
Banyan Tree
in the town of Lahaina on the west side of Maui is one
of the largest and oldest in the United States. It takes up
a whole block of the city. It's in the center of the Lahaina
and across from the Lahaina Harbor and Wharf Cinema Center.
Big
Beach Is One Of The Longest Stretches Of Beach On Maui.
yourself
in a desert-looking area of Maui. Notice the tall cactus plants
as you drive!
