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Makena Beach


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 277 attractions in Maui
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Attraction type: Beach
Activities: Sunbathing, Snorkeling
Address: South of Wailea Maui, HI

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4 of 5 stars
travelingtee   3 contributions
Encinitas, Ca.
Dec 12, 2009

Couldn't believe when I drove by that this roadside stand with a few picnic benches was the infamous "Makena Grill." Decidedly low-key (don't plan on being in a hurry) but well worth the wait. There are daily fresh-fish specials, but if you're a meat eater, the teri beef kabob is literally to die for! We ate at some of the... more

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4 of 5 stars
drrer   17 contributions
Seattle, Wa
Aug 17, 2009

Second visit to the Mirage in 1 month for business. Stay there cause I like the hotel and have never had a problem. Check in was quick-got the room I requested. (It had the large two sink bathroom which is great for couples. The only problem was the shower. The water came out with signicant force and there was no... more

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3 of 5 stars
STLgogirl   6 contributions
St. Louis, MO
Apr 26, 2009

So I loved that this beach (sometimes called Big Beach) was natural, and no hotels in sight. It was very pretty. There were venders selling food in the parking lot, and I ate the best fish taco of my life. But I would warn to be aware of the tide and the wind. I lost my cover-up, it blew away... more

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5 of 5 stars
pnh_8   8 contributions
Oak Park, IL
Apr 5, 2009

GO HERE!!! This is the best beach I have ever been to in my life. The sand is golden and soft, the waters are beautiful and crystal clear and there is even some good snorkeling. We saw two sea turtles. The waves are also AMAZING! We were in the water riding waves for more then two hours. more

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5 of 5 stars
larao68   4 contributions
Washington
Feb 18, 2009

We've enjoyed both Big Beach and Little Beach. We went to Little Beach on a sunday for the drum circle but we ended up leaving earlier than we wanted to because it became very, very crowded. We climbed back over the rock and watched the sunset from Big Beach and were amazed at how many people were still arriving to... more

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5 of 5 stars
JohnTheBear   4,349 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Oct 3, 2008

We went there every day except one on our last trip to Maui. Lovely beach ad not too overly difficult to approach for an unofficial naturist venue. We did have one bad experience the last day which could have happened on any beach in Hawaii -- a hammerhead came close to the shore and everyone had to clear out. more

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3 of 5 stars
NDAshley   8 contributions
Orange County, CA
Sep 19, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

This is one of the most "beachy" beaches in Maui. I have been going to Maui every year since I was 16, but am too afraid to return to Big Beach. (I guess it's called makena but I refer to Makena as the black rock snorkel area a bit further down.) Anyway, on one trip we went and had a... more

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5 of 5 stars
picklepooch   3 contributions
Vancouver, BC
Apr 13, 2008

This is my favorite beach. Lots of sand, lots of waves, lots of room and very beautiful. Highly recommended!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
SunSearcher206   1 contribution
Seattle
Feb 29, 2008
6
people found this review helpful

One of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to. I went in November 2007. Waves can be unpredictable though. Surf break seemed normal at the time then all of a sudden the surf break became huge. About 3 feet over the people standing near the break. That is when I saw a woman being taken out of the... more

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5 of 5 stars
SunnySouthAlberta   1 contribution
Alberta
Feb 4, 2008

My three boys and I went to Big beach to skim board and boogie board. I haven't boogie boarded in years ( since the 70's) and getting back into it was a little nerve racking for us older gals, but its like riding a bike. Fall off, get full of sand, and get back on. A little heavier, but no... more

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South of Wailea, Maui, HI