I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord Well, I've been waiting for this wave for all my…read morelife, oh Lord (after the wave came crushing down)... You can hear Crush from Finding Nemo saying "Righteous! Righteous!" as the waves came crashing in. So many good waves, knocking over so many people along the way. From grown women and men to teenagers flopping like fish with these powerful waves. There's a cost to park in the parking lots. You'll find plenty of parking along the road passing the lots. Big Beach is in between Little Beach and Secret Cove in the Mākena State Park area. There are porta potty's. Lifeguards gave warnings as the tide was pretty rough, advising people to be careful and go under the waves (lot of people didn't get the memo but got a lot of sand in their swim suits). Lady lost her cell phone in the ocean when she got knocked over trying to take a selfie (more like an ouchie). Kids enjoyed making sand castles but the waves were a bit too much for this Dad to carry them in. This was a great places to collect little shells for the kids, look at some lava rocks, watch some big waves on Big Beach. Mahalo

Ah, Makena State Park, treasure of Maui, where the sands are soft, crafted by God's own hand…read more Stepping onto your shores, braddah, it's like sinking into flower, soft and sweet underfoot. The cove, round and inviting, cradles the Pacific's mighty waves, and when the ocean greets you, it washes away all the worries, no ka oi. The air is alive, the trees dance with the wind, and the sun graces your skin time and again. Makena, you're truly a queen among islands, a paradise that captures the heart, no doubt, braddah!

Amazing park, the beach, cemeteries, forests all worth exploring. Some of the best views on Maui…read more Lava tubes are a must do!

This black sand beach was a nice stop at the end of Road to Hana, but I'd say it's more of a park…read moreexperience than an actual beach. First, please know that you have to make a reservation for the state park ahead of time; you need to get a ticket for a specific time window in order to gain entry. Once on the premises, there's a spacious park and picnic area near the parking lot, before you get to the stairs that lead down to the beach itself. The beach is visually stunning, with the black sand contrasted against the clear blue Pacific Ocean. But the space isn't that big, and with the tourist volume they get, don't count on a peaceful day of lounging on the beach itself. Plus the currents here are not very friendly for swimming, so mist folks didn't go in the water. There are some other interesting sights, like a tiny cave just off the shore, and a trail on the far end of the beach that offers some more views. But again, don't plan a full beach day here, it's more of a sightseeing stop than anything else.

I like this beach! Its quiet, has spectacular west maui views, has abundant shade, and a close in…read moreto shore reef that breaks the waves off shore. It is a perfect beach for beginner snorkelers. It is also perfect for families with small kiddos looking for a placid "no waves" beach. No bathrooms, park on the road, walk onto the beach. Keep your water shoes on, beware of thorns in the sand from the trees. There are no nearby stores so bring your refreshments. (And take your trash with you off the beach.) This is an uncrowded beach where you can relax under the trees, swim and take in those breathtaking Maui views. In the rainy season water can be cloudy from runoff. Summer is best for water clarity and snorkeling. Highly recommend.

I'm not exactly sure where the beach is. Is it by the boat ramp or off the road parking…read more I've been to both and the coral building-up is impressive by the ramp launch and didn't spend too much time off road beach. I wish someone will clarify where Olowalu beach is??

You really can't go wrong with a beach in Maui. This beach has a good amount of sand space, easy…read morestreet parking and small parking lot, lifeguards, restrooms and showers. Come here for a walk, a picnic, a sunset, or a swim! Better yet, go for a walk and a sunset swim. It is close to many restaurants right across the street. Enjoy!

This was the beach across the street from our AirBnB. It was a very windy day--but the kids still…read morehad fun!

Our favorite kihei beach :) Combo tourists and locals with nice water. A small amount of shade if…read moreyou're into that (I am)

I stayed at WorldMark resort during my stay, which was a very short walk away. Thus, my wife and I…read morespent almost every evening on the beach here. The beach is super clean, quite large, and provides excellent views of the surrounding islands. I also have to say that of the half dozen beaches I visited around the island this beach had the softest sand by far

About 30 parking spots, so might be full…read more Windy and beautiful. Maybe from the canopy from trees. Restrooms available. Kiddie pool , rocks act as a barrier. North side is for surfers. South side , sand area and swimming . Benches around , good for groups.

This is a great multi-purpose beach for families and beginner surfers. Has picnic tables, grills,…read morebathroom, shallow water area protected by rock wall and beach. Very popular with local families for birthday parties on weekends and holidays.

Great beach. You can drive up close and park. There are porta potties here also…read more The sand is clean and deep. Some rocks in the surf but most of the beach is very smooth and rock free. This is a great place to spend the day or week.

Convenient Beach Off The Highway…read more This beach is right off the main highway coming in towards Lahaina and thus is easy to access. There are many spots to pull off and park. The trouble is that the highway is pretty noisy so the peacefulness is a bit diminished by proximity. This is a good spot for some light water play or a walk along the beach. Not much for snorkeling and if you want to free dive you'll need to go super far out to find water that is very deep or that has anything to see other than some scattered rocks. There are camping spots scattered though the trees which is cool, but signs all of Maui pretty much say you cannot camp anywhere, and I'm not sure why when Oahu and Kauai both allow camping at most beaches. beware of themeless people and some of the permanent campers and keep your valuables secured.

We were traveling the Road to Hāna and ended up spending some time in Hāna after hiking, where we…read moremet a local who recommended that we visit Hamoa Beach since it was close by. We are so glad we listened. As with most beaches in Hawai'i, parking can be a bit crazy, but we were lucky enough to find a spot nearby. From there, you walk down a set of steps that lead into a small alcove-like beach area, and it is absolutely gorgeous. The weather that day was perfect, and the waves were ideal for boogie boarding, which we ended up doing and had a great time. There isn't a lot of shade, so I definitely recommend bringing an umbrella. There are signs leading to the beach reminding visitors to be respectful of the land and the energy, and you can truly feel a special, almost magical presence the moment you step onto the sand. This is one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever been to. I honestly wished we had stayed overnight in Hāna so we could spend more time enjoying it. It almost saddens me to write this review because it feels like such a special, somewhat hidden beach that isn't overly crowded yet. If I ever make it back to Hāna, I would absolutely return to Hamoa Beach.

My son and I took the back road to Hana and had a full day and still a bit of a drive back to our…read moreplace. But, he really wanted to go to a beach after hiking and exploring all day. I literally pulled off the side as it was starting to get dark and let him know he had 30 minutes to play. I didn't really know quite what to expect when we got there. I was able to find street parking and then stairs leading down to the beach. When we walked down, we were in awe of the magic we had found. Huge blue waves like something out of a movie. We had the best time jumping waves together, enjoying the water and the gorgeous ocean scenery. The beach wasn't crowded at all for us and just a few families and surfers hanging out. Once we got splattered in the water and full of sand, we were able to rinse off in the outdoor shower and get back on our way. Would definitely come back to this heaven.