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Maui Beaches near Kealia Resort
There
are numerous world class beaces located within minutes
of the Kealia Resort on Maui.
South of Maalaea harbor are the beautiful beaches
of Kihei, Wailea and Makenna. |
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 Sugar
Beach / Kealia Beach
Sugar Beach gets it's name from the sugary consistency
of it's fine, white sand. Miles of excellent sandy
beach to swim and snorkel. This is a popular location
for walking the beach. Enjoy a long romantic walk
from north Kihei to Maalaea on one of Maui's most
beautiful stretches of oceanfront. Whale watch as
you enjoy the magnificent views. A
favorite spot for kayak and canoe paddlers.
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 Cove
Park - Located
at the South end of Kalama Park, Cove Park does not
have much sandy beach, but it does offer a great place
for novices to take surfing lessons. "The Cove"
has generally small waves at the shore making it suitable
for swimmers with at least some experience. The offshore
reef may be sharp and dangerous and should be approached
with care. The beach provides parking and a boat ramp,
and is also used by a canoe club. Popular surfers
beach, many beginners. |
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 Charlie
Young Beach
Located on the North end
of Kamaole Beach I. This large
sandy beach is great for sunbathing, swimming and
families. Small waves make this location suitable
for swimmers with at least some experience. Kamaole
Park on the South end provides bathroom facilities
and parking and has a central lifeguard tower.
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 Kamaole
Beach Park
All
three beaches Kamaole I, II, II offer excellent
swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, sunbathing, and
volleyball. All have lifeguards, restrooms and showers.
Location: Off South Kihei Road, at the southern
end of Kihei.
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 Kama'ole
I - Located South of Charlie Young Beach Kamaole
I boasts a large sandy beach ideal for walking,
swimming and laying out. Great for families. The
park provides parking, bathroom facilities, and
a lifeguard tower.
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 Kama'ole
II - Kama’ole 2 is located north of Kihei Boat
Ramp. This beach has generally small waves that
surge of the moderate-gradient swash zone, making
this location suitable for swimmers with at least
some experience. Larger waves produce a heavy shore
break and rip current against the rocks, causing
swimming to be dangerous. There is a lifeguard tower
in the South.
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 Kama'ole
III - Kama’ole 3 is located north of the Kihei
Boat Ramp (Kamala Park). Waves are generally small
at the shore making this location suitable for swimmers
with at least some experience. Larger waves produce
a heavy shore break and rip current in the south,
causing swimming to be dangerous. Low rock ridges
cross the far north and far south sections of the
beach. The rock ridges and bordering basalt rocks
may be sharp, slippery, and dangerous and should be
approached with caution. The park provides parking,
bathroom facilities, and a lifeguard tower. |
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 Makena
Beach (Big Beach & Little Beach)
A breathtaking white sand beach divided into big
and little beach by Pu'u Olai, a 360 foot cylinder
cone. Surf can be dangerous during the summer months,
but snorkeling can be excellent with visibility
at times over 100 feet in the water.
Location: Piilani Highway south past Kihei, south
past Wailea.
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 Ulua
Beach
A great place to catch Maui's spectacular sunsets.
Swimming, snorkeling and diving are also excellent.
South Kihei Road to Alanui Road, about one mile
south of Wailea.
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