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Makena State Park, Wailea

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State Park · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • I have never seen such big waves in person. There is a warning that if you're not a strong swimmer to stay out. Beautiful to look at, did not go in. 
    I have never seen such big waves in person. There is a warning that if you're not a strong swimmer to stay out. Beautiful to look at, did not go in.  more »
  • The coastline along Makena State Park is fabulous for its pristine nature with no resorts or development. The people here seem so laid back and friendly in this more rural part of Maui. They charge... 
    The coastline along Makena State Park is fabulous for its pristine nature with no resorts or development. The people here seem so laid back and friendly in this more rural part of Maui. They charge...  more »
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  • Makena Beach is the most untouched shorelines of Maui Consist of Big beach and little beach. You can travel from one to another. We visited the big beach early in the mornings and it felt like a private beach that we had to our disposal. It was such a gorgeous beach with soft gold sand, blue and emerald crystal water. One of the most beautiful beach in Hawaii that we experienced with great sand, lava rocks and amazing waves. There were some food trucks to eat across the road to the parking lot. Admission fee is $10 for car and $5 for each person Would highly recommend visiting Makena Beach while in Maui.
  • Beach is awesome, like the signs say, there is a strong current, so keep an eye on your kids. Parking is limited, it is a pay to park, $10 for the auto and $5 per person. Attendant is there to help with payment on credit card or download the masterpark app and pay by phone. Two life guard stations on the main beach ⛱️. Both are staffed. Great time as we enjoyed. If you go by the rocky outcroppings you can see marine life for snorkeling, we also saw turtles 🐢 and octopuses 🐙 Great beach day on an awesome beach.

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