Life is at the beach and Kihei has almost 2 dozen of them with soft golden sand and one with black sand. All of them are a great place to spend some time whether you want to sit on the sand or frolic in the water & waves.
Kihei Beaches (North to South)
- Sugar Beach: Long, sandy, and quiet; ideal for walking.
- Mai Poina ‘Oe Ia’u Beach Park: Popular for windsurfing and kiteboarding.
- Kalepolepo Beach Park: Shallow, protected water with a historic fishpond.
- Waipu’ilani Park: A long, narrow beach with rocky areas, great for fishing.
- The Cove: Famous for beginner surf lessons.
- Charley Young Beach: Quiet, scenic spot with golden sand.
- Kamaole Beach Park I, II, & III: Three popular beaches with full facilities, lifguards, and great swimming. These are real popular and close to many short term rentals
Wailea & Makena Beaches (North to South)
- Keawakapu Beach I, II,: A long, sandy beach stretching from South Kihei into Wailea.
- Ulua Beach: Highly popular for snorkeling and scuba diving.
- Mokapu Beach: Excellent snorkeling; adjacent to the Wailea Renaissance.
- Wailea Beach: Classic resort beach with luxury views.
- Polo Beach: Good snorkeling and swimming in front of the Polo Beach Club.
- Palauea Beach (White Rock): A long, less crowded white sand beach. A locals beach
- Po’olenalena Beach: A picturesque spot great for relaxing.
- Chang’s Beach: Small, quiet cove popular with locals.
- Maluaka Beach (Turtle Town): Famous for snorkeling with sea turtles.
- Oneuli Black Sand Beach: Unique, dark sand beach with good snorkeling.
- Makena State Park (Big Beach/Oneloa): One of Maui’s largest beaches, known for its powerful shorebreak.
- Little Beach (Pu’u Ola’i): A hidden, scenic cove next to Big Beach.
- Pa’ako Cove (Secret Cove): A popular, picturesque spot for weddings.
- La Perouse Bay: Located in the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve; excellent for snorkeling.
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