Polo Beach
Polo Beach
4.5
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Peter P
12 contributions
Jan 2023
This has been our favorite boogy boarding beach, but thanks to some major storms, a lot of sand has been washed away. The beach access now involves climbing over some treacherous rocks, with surf washing in and out. We opted not to risk it and used the adjacent beach fronting the Fairmont Kei Lani. A shame really, because this beach has decent facilities—washrooms, and outdoor shower. Be prepared to pay up, too. The parking was finally repaved recently,and by the end of the year, you will have to pay to park. Unless you’re a local, of course, Because of the poor access, there was virtually nobody using this during the two weeks we visited. It’s virtually become a nice private beach for the condo building fronting the beach. And good luck finding a boogie board, since Maui outlawed all styrofoam products in August 2022. You can rent them but they are very pricey to buy if you can even find any.
Written February 8, 2023
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msa23_2000
Chino Hills, CA1,492 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
This is secluded and quiet. Not shops or crowds of people. You do have to walk a little to get there. Good for relaxing; the actual swimming wasn’t the best. Waves were far out and there are rocks as you go in. But if you just want to relax and enjoy the sand and pass time - I recommend it here. A part of the beach is clothing optional - which is good to know if you are into or not into that.
Written April 4, 2022
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jessica p
Westlake, OH136 contributions
Jul 2021
We were staying at the Fairmont so just walked out every day. There are a lot of hotel guests with umbrellas. It gets a little crowded during the day. There are waves that never feel scary but are sometimes not enough to body surf. There is an amazing coral out a ways. Please be careful if you snorkel out there. There are beautiful things to see. No food other than at hotels. (no beach side places) Please wear reef safe sunscreen always.
Written July 29, 2021
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Johnny52019
Sparta, Canada6 contributions
Sep 2019
Park out a the road. There will be plenty of cars. lol Walk north on the beaten path to the beach. Walk to the right and for the next 1/8 mile is some nice clothing optional beach. Nice sand. Tropical blue water. Quiet. No one bothers you. It's legal. No worries. Enjoy!! DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING VALUABLE IN YOUR CAR OR IT WILL BE STOLEN. The local crooks know this and are waiting all the time. Take it with you to the beach or better yet, DO NOT bring it. Its a nude beach. Fun relaxing. You do not need to bring much other than sunscreen and water.
Written October 22, 2019
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Barbie E
Arvada, CO35 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
This is a beautiful beach right next to the Fairmont, but unfortunately my husband and I were victim to a violent crime in this beach parking lot. I realize that this could've happened anywhere but it did happen here. Two locals (young men) stole our wetsuit and when we saw them with it and confronted them, one of them sucker punched my husband in the face and attacked us inside our vehicle. Please know that we are well-educated business professionals who have never been involved in physical violent altercations before. We called the police and filed a report but the local police seemed to care less and haven't followed up with us since. There are numerous issues with local racism and violence towards Caucasian mainlanders. Please be cautious and aware of your safety with locals at beaches.
Written May 17, 2016
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meljake
Colorado Springs, CO4 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
Polo Beach is clean, great location..some snorkeling! Free parking lot, clean bathroom and shower facilities are next to the Polo Beach Club. Not a busy beach..quiet.
Written November 21, 2014
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m_l_koch
Minneapolis, MN97 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
This is a beautiful beach to sit at or play in. Young and old can play in this water. This is a great place to learn to bogie board or if you know how, it will keep you entertained. The sand is wonderful. Beautiful place to enjoy the sunset as our family did this year. We swam till sunset and then enjoyed it!
Written April 16, 2014
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CarissaR
Manitoba, Canada347 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
We love this beach and it’s our favourite beach on the Kihei/Waelea side of the island. The waves come rolling in perfectly for body surfing or boogie boarding and it has showers, public washrooms, shady parking, and picnic tables at the entrance. It’s a great beach with kids because the waves are fun for them to play in but not too wild. We have even had a turtle swim right by us as we played in the waves. It’s also usually not as crowded as other beaches in Kihei area which is nice.
Written October 17, 2019
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Jason N
17 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
Nice sandy beach, some spots for shade. The parking lot was shaded. Went snorkelling. Saw lots of turtles and fish. There was a small black sand beach just a bit to the south.
Written May 3, 2018
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tek_rice
Calgary, Canada148 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
What a fantastic find! We stumbled upon this beautiful beach after driving thru Kiehi & Wailea. Our daughter was chomping at the bit to get into the ocean.
This beach was not crowded at all (arrived about 9am & left at noon). What an amazing view of the Molokini crater.
Lots of lovely soft sand to be found! We parked ourselves just beside the Farimont Hotel guest area. We were able to rent a boogie board & kayak from the hotel! Nice perk there. We were pleasantly surprised to be able to rent from the upscale hotel. Great boogie boarding all morning.
We encountered a turtle who swam right past us.
Like that they had bathrooms & a rinse station just before you returned to your car.
This hidden, clean piece of Heaven is one we will return to for sure!
This beach was not crowded at all (arrived about 9am & left at noon). What an amazing view of the Molokini crater.
Lots of lovely soft sand to be found! We parked ourselves just beside the Farimont Hotel guest area. We were able to rent a boogie board & kayak from the hotel! Nice perk there. We were pleasantly surprised to be able to rent from the upscale hotel. Great boogie boarding all morning.
We encountered a turtle who swam right past us.
Like that they had bathrooms & a rinse station just before you returned to your car.
This hidden, clean piece of Heaven is one we will return to for sure!
Written December 20, 2014
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Do they have a place to change into swim trunks and back into dry clothes
Written June 30, 2019
Yup! There’s a public restroom and outside showers right at the entrance
Written July 1, 2019
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