Wailea Beach is a public beach offering views of the ocean and has activities like sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. It's located within walking distance from luxury resorts like the Four Seasons and Grand Wailea. It's also minutes away from The Shops at Wailea shopping mall. It's a popular spot in a busy area so there are lots of people but the water is very blue. They have complimentary parking in the lot nearby and also have public restrooms. If you're lucky you might be able to spot sea turtles in the water. read more

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Wailea beach is a beautiful beach and they have a nice walking path along the shoreline. If you are lucky enough to find parking it is a nice beach stop. There are some high end hotels along the beach path so if you get hungry there are nice places to grab a bite. There is also a beach shack where you can grab a quick bite and enjoy it on the beach. read more

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Clean beach, sand is soft. Bathroom situation is actually pretty good! Water things to rinse off afterwards too. Came a little before sunset and stayed till dark. SO. GORGEOUS. Literally my favorite beach so far. Warm water and perfect waves for body boarding, over or under, swimming or just taking pictures on the shore. Rocks closer to shore but just sand after that. Really nice area! Totally recommend for families. read more

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Staying in Kihei we found the beaches to be just a little crowded and lacking some of the nicer touches like clean restrooms and showers. All the beaches on the island are beautiful and great for a visit by the seashore, but we made our way to a beach a few miles away that was perfect. Be careful when driving to Wailea Beach because the entrance is nestled between two big resorts and the signage is not that noticeable. From the main roadway you drive down a nice paved road with plenty of parking. After parking you head down the pathway past clean, inviting restrooms and showers to find a beautiful beach with some rocky ridges as well as wonderful sandy stretches of beach. Next time we're staying in Kihei I'm sure we'll make our way back here again. read more

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Your kisses lift me higher Like the sweet song of a choir You light my morning sky With burning love.... This is one of those beaches where you can get married, renew your vowels or just simply enjoy the majestic sunsets. You can stroll along the walking path. Soft sands and waves crashing in is the perfect way to spend your day. We caught part of a Luau unexpectedly on our stroll. So grab a towel, sunblock (unless you're into he lobster look), kick your feet back and enjoy the views. read more

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It's a bit of a touristy beach but has something for everyone - surfers, swimmers, body boarders, even snorkelers although there might not be much to see out there. Waves are relatively calm compared to some other nearby beaches. read more

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We had 4.5 days in Maui with a whole list of sites and eats to get through. When I tell people this, the first thing they wonder is whether we got a chance to really relax. Well, we sat on this beach for a whole 30 minutes, haha! At the end of the day, we came here around 7:00 PM for one of the last stops of the evening. This beach has beautiful soft white sand and would be the perfect spot to catch the sunset. Four Seasons Resort and various vacation condos are nearby, so people still actively came and went even this late in the day. I can imagine it's much more crowded in the morning and afternoon, so this actually turned out to be a nice time to visit. There was a small inlet with some little chairs that I'm guessing belong to the Four Seasons, but they were not being monitored, so anyone could grab one to use. They did not have any umbrellas though, so unless you bring your own, there is no coverage along the shoreline to protect you from the blazing sun. We sat in the sand for a bit, enjoying the sound of the waves. Once the tide started rolling in, we drove over to the nearby Wailea Shops for some ice cream! read more

Wailea Beach - Beach time at 7:00PM - Beaches Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

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Love this stretch of beach between hotels. Make me feel mighty as I storm down the beach and show my privilege... Amazing sandy beaches for laying out during the day. Yet my favorite highlight is the evening sunsets with radiant sky's as the backdrop to the ocean. As day becomes night with the sun dropping below the surface of the earth it always gives me goosebumps. Visuals of a Kaleidoscope eyes is breathtaking experience and everyone should share in my amazing life. Aloha and grove on the sky's. And if all possible listen to Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon! It will blow your mind. read more

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Easily one of my favorite beaches in Maui. The sand is always so soft and it's almost white. The water is always perfect and super clear. There aren't any rocks in the water which is such a plus when going in. I highly recommend this area. read more

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This is the beach that most bougie vacationers go to, a la (literally) White Lotus. Endless silky white sand, crystal-clear waters, palm trees for days-- it's luxurious to even think about. Located between the Grand Wailea and Four Seasons (thankfully still accessible to the public). We visited a few times and, while it gets pretty busy, we never had issues parking or finding a spot on the sand. Rinse stations and restrooms were available along the shore. No lifeguards tho. Quite peaceful-- the epitome of relaxation. You can easily spend hours swimming or relaxing on the sand. Several beachfront restaurants and boutiques are just a walk away, so you're never too far from things to do. read more

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Great public beach. There are enough wind blocks to make the time enjoyable. Parking was easy and facilities could be better but it was a public beach. Highly recommend the walking path as well. read more

What if I told you you could go to the same beach that the Four Seasons (aka White Lotus - Hawaii) uses for free? It's true - there's a free public parking place right by the Wailea Beach. Of course; it's an absolutely lovely beach. Fine sand; sandy bottom; and you're able to touch the bottom far out into the warm and beautiful water. We even saw a turtle swimming along! Minus one star because at least when we were there it was more crowded than any other beach we went to. read more

Wailea Beach - Wailea Beach - Beaches Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

Chill. That's why you come to a resort. This beach is part of a resort so it's not like you can just wander in. Along this stretch, there are a number of beautiful hotels/resorts including the Four Seasons, Fairmont, and the Marriott. We happened to be staying at the Grand Wailea for our work function, I know... what a way to work?! With my friend/coworker and I not being sun enthusiasts, the only reason to venture here was in going place to place. In my case, at the time, I went to the neighboring Marriott to try the food from a now famous Top Chef alum chef, Sheldon Simeon (Tin Roof). He's since opened his own stand alone restaurant and even wrote a cookbook. The views are very nice but, as many mainlanders may say, if you see one beach, you've seen them all. But, in Hawaii, it's about the serenity, peacefulness, cleanliness, and the lack of crowds. I actually walked here twice as I also tried a fish taco stand on another early evening for my dinner. The beach is fronted by a number of upscale hotels and timeshares, I believe. Access is probably more limited than the other beaches on other parts of the island. The number of resort hotels here tell you who is enjoying it the most. Stay safe and take care. *** Oh, by the way, it's been about fifteen years since my last visit so you know how things have changed. Extra *** Posted today as friends of over thirty years are visiting the island for some much needed R&R in working full-time and caring for maturing parents. read more

This was one of our favorite beaches to visit in Maui! The beach was beautiful! It was shallow and allowed for people to actually enjoy the beach without having a huge drop off into deeper water. read more

Wailea Beach - Beaches Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

Before the pandemic, we always came to Maui in the winter time, anytime except the Christmas holidays, to escape tourists with their kids. Kids are like me and my ex -we don't mix! We bring our own snorkel gear on the plane, as my wife is also a scuba diver, and has a prescription snorkel mask, and state of the art air tube. We take only a single pair of 15" mini fins, compared to the 21" regular fins, to fit in the carry on luggage. In the past we've stayed at the Maui Banyon, a luxury condominium resort timeshare complex, about a 12 minute walk to the center of Kamaole 2 beach. Kamaole 2 is not a good snorkeling beach however. We usually drive to Ulua beach, 2 miles south, one of the premiere snorkel sites in Maui. Molokini is prettier with more fish, but now as full of boats as the Spanish Armada! Besides why pay an arm and a leg just to go snorkeling, when you can snorkel right out the door of your hotel!? I've got on my swim pants, my XXL T-shirt, way too big, given to me by me ex wife, one of the few things she's given me, besides white hairs! Both items, the swim pants and the T-shirt, not the ex-wife(!), to remain in Hawaii after I return home. Snorkeling is best done on sunny days in the morning, as the currents build up and muddy the water with sand particles by mid day. The 50 car Ulua beach parking usually fills up by 9am in the mornings. Would not be a problem except my wife needs her beauty rest on vacation, and always eats breakfast first thing in the morning. Ulua parking lot filled? Drive out, and drive half mile South on Wailea Alanui Dr. past the Shops of Wailea complex, making a right turn into the 30 vehicle parking lot for Wailea Beach. I store my electronic car key in a heavy duty, water-proof plastic pouch, available at any dive shop or Amazon, and hang it around my neck, inside my T-shirt. . I'm wearing a T-shirt, as the T-shirt prevents sunburn on the back when the sun shines bright, and offers protection from getting scratched on rocks and coral reef. My wife wears a 0.5 mil light weight wet suit mainly for body warmth, and prescription goggles -that's why she can't rent out snorkel outfits for $10 a week from snorkel Bob's!. She's also wearing mini fins, while I'm wearing my river sandals, good for snorkeling in calm waters. In rough waters, I'm counting on the wife pulling me out! These beaches have toilets, outdoor showers for washing off the sand, but no changing rooms. So you have to arrive and depart in your swimming trunks. Wailea beach is perhaps a quarter mile long, very broad in most areas, open with no shade, nested between the Grand Wailea and Four Seasons Hotel, for those who can afford the $600 a night rent. Much of the area directly in front of both hotels is covered by folding chairs with sun umbrellas, rented out by the hotels to their well to do guests. Have to walk at least a good 200 yards to find a suitable spot to snorkel on Wailea Beach, preferably somewhere near a rocky ledge on the south side of the Beach. We go get on our snorkel mask and breathing tube, wet the mask to seal it, and go in -me forward, and she with the fins backward, so she doesn't tear the fin. We stay for about 90 minutes doing snorkeling, and looking at the tropical fishes, before calling it a day. I don't go out too far beyond where my toes can touch the bottom. Eventually salt water leaks into my mask, and after a while stings the eyes. By the time we get back to the Wailea beach parking lot, every spot is taken. If the Wailea parking lot is filled, you can drive another half mile on Wailea Alanui Dr. just past the Fairmont Hotel and turn right onto Kaukahi St into a third parking lot for Polo Beach. The paved 2 mile long Wailea pedestrian beach path connects Ulua Beach, Wailea Beach, and Polo Beach. Bring extra beach towels, as you're going to be driving back in a wet swim suit, as no changing rooms at the beach. Last thing you want to do is sit in your white shorts on a wet spot on the driver seat, when going out to dinner that night. People will think you had some leakage! read more

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This beach is a hidden gem. IT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!! The water was clear it was quiet and soooo very peaceful. It was heaven. We rented a umbrella and chairs for $30 from the local business and it was awesome. I highly recommend this beach if you are looking for a drama and stress free day with a beautiful view!!!! read more

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Hard to go wrong with any beach in South Maui, but I'm ranking this one up there next to the more well known Makena Beach. The sand is as soft and clean (maybe just not as white). The water is clear and the waves are definitely calm/not as ferocious as Makena. BYO-umbrella as there's no shade along the shoreline. The wind factor is minor and won't flip your umbrella either. Free parking was easy to obtain, as long as you research and find them between the resorts. read more

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So absolutely beautiful, the entire island of Maui! But it's the people that made me move here. There's nothing and nowhere like the islands of Hawaii! read more

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Hadn't been to Wailea Beach in over 20 years, it was pretty packed and we parked near the parking lot next to the Grand Wailea and the Four Seasons. There is a short walk to the beach and thankfully a public bathroom at the top of the hill near the parking. If you forget anything like water, or want any treats or coffee, the Four Seasons has a beach snack shack. read more

Amazing beach~ Must visit location in Maui. My BF and I came around 08:00 AM, able to find parking pretty easily since there is free parking for guest not staying at Four Seasons, Marriot or Grand Wailea. Ocean was clear and sand was smooth, perfect place to wade in the water or lie on the sand. This location has a shower+bathroom for the public as well. Overall, great place to relax or take insta worthy pics. read more

Have to sure look for this beach location. Once you find it there is so much parking and doesn't seem like people know about this beach. We started the day late and all the other beaches parking lots were full, not this one!!! This location has bathrooms and showers to remove the sand after the day at the beach. The beach was clean, surprising due to the amount of people basking in the sun. This location has a beautiful boardwalk that goes past all these highfaluting hotels and resorts, with picturesque view. read more

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Easy parking, lots of space and clear waters. Perfect for swimming or hanging out in the water. Saw a couple of turtles the far left side of the beach, super cool! You can even go up and hop in the lazy rover at the grand wailea read more

Go early to get a parking spot. Parking lot is a little hard to find but it's in between Grand Wailea and Four Seasons. Good snorkeling on the left side! read more

My husband and I stayed in Maui for a week, and this is the most beautiful beach we played at during our vacation. We stayed at the Hotel Wailea, and we got shuttled directly to the beach. There were a couple of employees on the beach that assisted us in setting up our beach lounge chairs. Even though this beach is a public beach, we had an area to ourselves. We came in the afternoon to enjoy the sun and sand, but unfortunately the weather turned from sun to a sand storm! The employees said that the best time to come is in the morning where you can snorkel and get a glimpse of various fishes and honu. In the afternoon, it's a bit more challenging. We walked into the water and the water was clear, the sands were white and soft, and the beach was amazing. You can walk to the neighboring beachfront properties and check out the amenities or have food/ drinks when you're done playing in the sun and water. Such an awesome experience and not to be missed if you're in Wailea. read more

Amazing - great place for a morning walk and coffee. Great place for an evening walk and wine. Take a walk and see the hotels along the way. This is one beautiful beach read more

Cane on a beautiful day. Parking wasn't bad the weather was great. No complaints at all. read more

Wailea Beach - Beaches Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

Soft sand, family friendly, very clean looks well kept by the resort behind it. Nice water to swim in. read more

Wailea Beach - Beach - Beaches Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

My #1 beach on Maui! There is a reason why the 5-star resorts are in Wailea fronting this beautiful beach. Very calm waves if any, warm and clear water, and the sand...WOW! Fine as sugar, golden brown, powdery soft, and silky smooth. Ahhhh...paradise! Yes, it can be crowded but it's a long stretch of shoreline with plenty of room for everyone planning to spend the day here. This is the beach for all ages! You don't even need to know how to swim to get in the water. I would bring food and drinks so your day here won't be disrupted in case you get hungry. Some cash would come in handy if interested to rent an umbrella for $20/day or an SUP (stand-up paddle board) for $35/hr. I've also seen kayaks being rented out here but I'm not sure how much it costs or if they accept credit cards. Bathroom and shower facilities are available. Yes!!! There's a parking lot with an easy loading/unloading area. Entrance to parking lot and shore access is right after the Four Seasons hotel which can be easily missed so keep an eye out for the sign that says Wailea Beach. Mahalo! read more

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A day at the beach. So beautiful. Wailea is one of the most magnificent places to be on Maui and there are many luxurious properties that sit on this grand stretch of paradise to cater to your every whim. However, I discovered this gem of a beach while driving through Wailea and happened to spy a sign that read Wailea Beach (turn right). And so, I did, making a bee line for the parking lot, which sat along a downhill road. Be aware that there is very limited parking, but I guess I snagged the last available parking, which was pretty darn good. Nothing like being lucky so far on this vacation getaway to Maui! There were many people lounging around the beach, sitting on the beach chairs, on their beach towels, or frolicking in the water. The weather was typical for south Maui, warming up to 82 degrees by 10:30am. This stretch of Wailea beach is by the Grand Wailea resort and spa and the Wailea Marriott nearby. The scenery was just unspoiled gorgeousness! The experience here was nice. Wishing I could spend more time at the beach, general speaking, especially since I live in Hawaii and that beaches provide so much serenity and stress relief from life and work that is just great to have such natural beauty around us. The Wailea Beach is basically free, but there is no lifeguard on duty, at least no what I had seen. Plenty of tourist folk here and very enjoyable to just be here to relax and just have fun. Indulge in the fact that this place is there for all to enjoy and tucked away in beautiful and serene south Maui. You'd probably need to bring your sunscreen, beach towels, water, and food if you'd wish to spend time here, if you were like me and aren't staying at the nearby hotels. The beach chairs that were here on the beach were good and quite comfortable. For what is was worth, the Wailea beach is world famous, almost paramount to Kaanapali Beach and in Kapalua too. While the scenery is already good, it can get crowded, so pick your spot among the sand and enjoy the day. Best bet would be to get here early and carve out a spot. The waves roll in and all is serene here. My experience here has been great. Always nice to be at the beach while on vacation here on Maui. You don't have to stay at the nearby hotels to hang out at the Wailea Beach, but it helps to be conveniently close by. Wherever you stay on Maui, come by for a stay and you'll do yourself a favor. Come on by and lay out a towel and stay awhile. :) Support local! A+ read more

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Amazing spot. We stayed in Royal Lahaina, which is less crowded and not commercialized as the other beaches on this coast of Maui. However, We decided to drive down to Wailea Beach for a day and it was great. Nice coffee shops, shopping etc read more

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The bougiest of public beaches! Pay to park here & live it up with the resort go-ers. Gorgeous soft orange sand and a gorgeous view of the surrounding islands read more

Wailea Beach - Beaches Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

This beach is smaller compared to others on the island but it's very pretty here. It just gets kind of crowded. The free parking lot is also small but we got lucky and got the last spot available! The grounds behind the beach are expansive and there is a long trail you can walk on along the ocean by all the hotels. This area is more centrally located than Lahaina so the hotels are quite spendy here. Basically if you are dripping in $$ then this is the best beach and place to stay at. The waves here are good for body boarding and we also saw some whales jump up from the water a few times! This is definitely a nice place to visit in Maui. It just has tons of tourists. read more

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Great soft sand, low surf and gently sloping entry to ocean. great way to spend the day! Grassy shaded area with picnic tables, restrooms and outdoor shower. Water was crystal clear and able to see several sea turtles! No vendors except mall 10 min walk away. Nearest hotel is Four seasons and very expensive for good. We brought our own lunch in small bag and water. would definitely recommend! read more

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Wailea Beach is the best beach in Wailea. We stayed in the Grand Wailea Resort but since the pools there were so crowded, we packed our mats and lunch and came here almost everyday. The waves were very calm and the water is clear. There were also very few people so we pretty much had a lot of room for social distancing. read more

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Soft warm sand, clear calm waters, free parking available. Less crowded than up north.

Beautiful! Clean, well maintained, soft sand!! Kids friendly, family friendly, couples friendly! I love this beach. It is small enough to go hide yet big enough to be always full. Parking is what you'll have to fight for but in this area, it's a given!! Did I mention it's free?? Yea, don't need to pay $$$ at the hotels! When I go to the beach, all I want is the sun, sand and the sound of waves crashing while I tan. Or to float when I go in! The waves were too big for me to float during my visits. But the water was so shallow that I didn't mind them. A lot of kids and families though. It's a flat soft sand beach and it's between hotels. You'll also see the hotel lounge chairs and such but never too many to crowd the beach. And if you do get hungry, walk over to the hotels!! Or that shops. You'll find something. If you're like me, you eat prior, bring your music, water, drinks and just lodge on that beach all day!!! Sand is so soft, you won't even need a towel!! What's not to love! read more

Wailea Beach - Beaches Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

Great little beach to see the sunset from. Uninstructed view of 180 degrees of sun melting into the water, turning clouds all kinds of reds and purples. Amazing. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/xHKao7-rTdTBgd-r7gmWKA?userid=dr_mce0J8Q-BLLOA23KuAQ Maybe a little resorty for day use, so just pop in for the sunset and it's perfect! Day use, I prefer Big Beach @ Makena State Park just down the road 3 miles! Bigger, softer sand, more relaxing. read more

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If you're in Hawaii, beaches is a must. You come to Hawaii to relax at the sandy beaches, enjoy the beautiful ocean breeze and watch the waves. There is a designated parking area for the guests accessing the beach. And along the beaches you can see beautiful resorts. If you are lucky, like me then you might get to see several turtles.I saw three turtles swimming here. And whenever the turtle appeared, you can see dozen folks taking videos and pictures. When you see a crowd worth camera, you know the turtle appeared. Lol. Get here early to get a good parking spot and beach spot. I enjoyed the walk along the beach. read more

Like other beaches in Maui we have been to you can see whales right from the beach. Though we did take the Pacific Whale watch cruise, it is not necessary to take a cruise to see whales you can see them at the major beaches on Maui. We stayed at the Grand Wailea so we were right on the beach. Again all of the beaches were closed due to storms. But in Wailea while it was rainy on the rest of the island it was sunny here. The sand is soft and though it is called golden sand it is more of a bright peach color. It is really pretty and unique. Since the beaches were closed I can't really talk about how it was to swim here and so that is why 4 stars instead of 5. It is a beautiful beach! There are many other hotels along Wailea beach and there is a beach path here that is breath taking! A trip to Maui would not be complete without visiting Wailea beach.There are no life guards here. read more

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