If you have children, are a first time snorkeler or just want safe, calm and AMAZINGLY beautiful, this is the beach for you! The nice inlet makes for low wave action, but if you are a decent swimmer you can swim out past the reef point and around the reef. On the calmer side (beach side) you will see a... More

Big beach is an amazing beach, although it seems to be rough at times and the waves will pull you in. Water is very clear and once you make it in the waves don't seem to bother you anymore. The only drawback is that when it gets windy you will get blasted by what seems to be a sands storm.... More

Dangerous shore break for swimmers, but if you're an experienced wave rider........ The skimboarding and bodyboarding are EPIC!!!! Here's a video my friend and I made of a skim session down there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy4BFT8w0Qc

If you are like me and don't want to be cramped with people everwhere, this beach is a must go. It has very nice sand beach and no rocks in the water. At times the locals can get a little pushy.

Great beach. One that you would probably think of if you had never been to the island before. Long, wide and just beautiful. Can't think of one negative thing to say about it. Oh, wait. I can. it's not on the north west side of the island. Really though, if you want to see what a really killer Hawaiian beach... More

The beach sits behind the Makena hotel and was small, but quiet. No lifeguard on duty. We saw sea turtles and whales during our last day here. Overlooks Molikini island with some glorious sunsets here.

One of my favorite beach across the world. It is the best beach in Maui for sure. Makena Beach is also named Big Beach which is right beside Little Beach. They share the same parking lot and mots of the time have a small van that offers drinks and snacks. Big beach is picturesque and spacious some tons of room... More

We spent a great afternoon here. Swimming, relaxing in the shade (it is possible to find shaded areas although most people are in the sun) and watching the surf. Lifeguards are present and keep the crowds updated on conditions as needed. The day we were there, the waves were fun but not overly strong. It is a beautiful, sandy beach... More

First off I must say that Makena is as picturesque as a Maui postcard! There is some great swimming, walking and hiking. There's even a nude beach if you walk North past the shore and up a steep incline. My experience there was incredible! My run in with a Coconut sharks only put a slight damper on my memory of... More