Wailea Beach Path
Wailea Beach Path
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TJouer
Bellbrook, OH2,297 contributions
Jul 2021
We recently stayed in the Wailea Beach area for one week. We discovered early that the Beach Path is a great way to go from our hotel to any of the other hotels or their restaurants while taking in scenic views. The path is paved, and it s about two persons wide. If you get thirsty or hungry, along the path you will find some of the restaurant "snack" or breakfast shacks. You also have beautiful landscaping and floral gardens, as well as marked plants, animal habitats, and markers for Hawaiian sacred and historical points of interest.
The path is busy pretty much anytime of day, however it has especially heavy traffic during the morning hours.
Tips: Take the path from one end to the other (Marriott to Fairmont hotels). Make sure you always carry one or two bottles of water and wear sunscreen and a hat. Bring your cell phone or camera for gorgeous views.
The path is busy pretty much anytime of day, however it has especially heavy traffic during the morning hours.
Tips: Take the path from one end to the other (Marriott to Fairmont hotels). Make sure you always carry one or two bottles of water and wear sunscreen and a hat. Bring your cell phone or camera for gorgeous views.
Written July 14, 2021
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SeaMariner22
Seattle, WA258 contributions
Nov 2021
Scenic paved (all except the far North part by the Andaz Hotel) path which becomes quite crowded after sunrise. Starting at the wooden bridge at the Andaz and extends south to the Fairmont Kei Lani, the 1.5 mile each way path makes for an excellent walk. People are generally very courteous allowing runners to pass although certain areas such as Wailea Point become quite congested because the path is so narrow. I would try to run just before daybreak - before 6 AM to avoid the crowds. Many feral cats would line the path at sunrise awaiting food from neighbors which added another challenge.
Written November 5, 2021
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kimmicoconut
Lake Oswego, OR9 contributions
May 2021
This is a great walking path either for a morning walk/run or for a sunset/evening walk. There is not enough lighting at night so you may want to bring a flashlight or just use your phone light like we did. You walk past all 3 major hotels: Grand Wailea, Four Seasons and Fairmont Kea Lani. Also, you can see sea turtles and maybe even some dolphins if you're lucky in the morning hours. Beautiful Maui sunset views and it was a full moon when we took our evening walk so it was especially breathtaking. Also a nice alternative if you're staying at one of the three hotels to walk to different restaurants instead of take a cab or drive. Enjoy!
Written May 28, 2021
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Chelsea C
Arlington, VA37 contributions
Apr 2021
This is a great way to walk along the Wailea coast (and get a sneak peek into some of the fancy hotel pool areas!). We were staying in Kihei, but went to a luau at the Marriott & had to take this walking path to get there & it was so beautiful. The sun was just starting to set over the water and the different hotels had little pavilions set up for couples to have romantic sunset dinners with a water view. After the luau, we took the same walking path over to the Andaz for a drink at one of their bars. The walking path is not lit in between the hotels & can get fairly dark, so keep that in mind for nighttime strolls.
Written April 22, 2021
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aehall7
Columbus, OH233 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We parked at the Polo Beach Park and headed up the path near the Fairmont Kea Lani. The sidewalk is narrower there soon afterward going by private property. Views are beautiful in the morning with different activity across resorts. Went all the way to the Andaz and back, and it’s a nice way to get steps in. Recommend to also take the same walk in the evening for different colorings in the sky, and different activities at the hotels.
Written June 6, 2023
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Cruiser613242
Australia187 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Paved path along the west side of Maui, will take you past beaches, resorts, homes. Fits 2 people side by side, so better to walk single file to accommodate people walking the opposite direction. I preferred to bring a torch after sunset as the lighting can be dim.
Written February 7, 2020
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paramus1943
Aiea, HI169 contributions
Jan 2020
Walked the path today. Although it is paved (sidewalk) we found the path very narrow, heavily planted on each side and more conducive to single file walking. We enjoy walking hand in hand. The path was populated. Each time we saw someone coming or heard breathing behind us we would single file. The path has continuous elevation changes. If this would affect some it should be considered. It is impossible to exit the path at will. Exiting requires a designated "beach access" path. We entered at Polo Beach and exited at Wailea Beach Park. We chose to walk back to Polo Beach (our car) via the road/sidewalk. Wider, some shade here and there and we could walk together. If you want to see how the other half lives - walk here.
Written January 21, 2020
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Ottawhere
Ottawa, Canada65 contributions
Dec 2019
If you are interested in a beautiful walk along the ocean’s edge, and taking in some excellent people watching, then I’d recommend the Wailea Beach Path.
You can choose to walk a segment or the entire length. It seems a range of people, from hotel guests, to neighbourhood residents use the path to walk, run, and/or take their dog out for exercise.
Beautiful hotels stretch along the path, and there are activities (surfing, yoga, etc) going on, all along the way. A great way to walk off some of the fabulous food you’ll be enjoying in Maui!
You can choose to walk a segment or the entire length. It seems a range of people, from hotel guests, to neighbourhood residents use the path to walk, run, and/or take their dog out for exercise.
Beautiful hotels stretch along the path, and there are activities (surfing, yoga, etc) going on, all along the way. A great way to walk off some of the fabulous food you’ll be enjoying in Maui!
Written January 25, 2020
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GRACE E
Kula, HI12 contributions
Oct 2022
Great path to walk or run or just simply take in the spectacular ocean views. It can get a bit crowded in the early mornings with other people exercising, but normally tapers of mid morning.
The sunset views here are also amazing:)
The sunset views here are also amazing:)
Written October 15, 2022
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canter2u
Beaver Dams, NY406 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Always a great morning walk, the earlier the better! There are walkers and joggers heading both directions and unfortunately sometimes double strollers which are sometimes impossible to get around. View of the ocean and beaches is always awesome and seeing the stunning resorts and condo resorts with beautiful amenities and landscaping is impressive and inspiring. Love seeing the occasional cat lounging on the resorts' lounge chairs early in morning. Park early at Ulua Beach parking, head toward water, turn left after bathroom building.
Written March 7, 2023
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Not allowed due to foot traffic and narrow path
Written August 8, 2018
We are staying at the Wailea Marriott. I love to walk in the sand on the edge of the beach. Is this a possibility? If so, how long is the beach walking area?
Written May 20, 2018
To walk along the beach at waters edge is difficult due to the areas of lava rock that you are unable to get by. If you stay on the path (which runs along the beach, the path is a little over a mile). It runs along the back of the hotels starting at the Andaz and continues along all the hotels. You can get down to the beach at various points along the path.
Hope this helps!
Written May 20, 2018
It's paved from the south end of Wailea to the Andaz Resort, about 3 miles I believe. After Andaz you have to walk on the beach.
Written March 17, 2018
We be staying at the Marriott Wailea is this path near this hotel
Written June 17, 2017
Yes, the path is all along the ocean side of the hotel. The path runs about 1.5 miles to the south, and maybe about 1 mile to the north when starting from the Marriott. Going south you'll pass a number of other resorts (Four Seasons, etc.) with some nice restaurants. You'll also pass a number of beaches (Wailea Beach, Polo Beach, etc.). North will bring you by some vacation condo resorts, and more nice beaches ... but not much in the way of restaurants.
BTW, while walking along the path ... fix your eyes on the ocean, especially in the morning ... you may catch a glimpse of humpback whales as they migrate in the channel between the islands.
Written June 17, 2017
You drive past Wailea mall parking and take a right to the next side street and there's free parking for the beach and it's right there. If you have a smartphone and put this address in it should take you there- 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr Kihei
Written March 3, 2017
is this the same as the beach path rated as the #10 thing to do in Wialea? If so, is it #10 or #4 lol?
Written November 29, 2016
I'm not sure of the rating, but it is a very nice stroll. We walked it every day, especially from the 4 Seasons to the shops at Wailea to get a sandwich at Whaler's Market and a coffee at Starbucks.
Written December 1, 2016
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