Little Beach at a Glance
Little Beach is the only clothing optional beach on Maui.
It’s located right next to Big Beach in Makena. At only
one-eights of a mile long, Little Beach is one of the most
crowded beaches on Maui. So if you ever thought about trying
nude sunbathing, this is the place to go. (Public nudity
is illegal in Hawaii, but very little enforcement of this
law is done at this beach, and more than half of all people
who sunbathe on Little Beach do so without clothes. But
if you want to keep your swimsuit on, it is ok too.)
Little Beach is situated in a secluded cove between lava
rocks. It is also known as Puu Olai Beach, named after the
lava outcropping over which you’ll have to hike to get to
the beach. Little Beach is a great swimming beach with a
shallow sandy bottom. There’s almost always a gentle shorebreak
present that attracts bodyboarders and surfers. On calm
days, the snorkeling conditions are excellent.
The views are also very nice here. The neighbor island of
Kahoolawe is visible on the horizon, as is the smaller island
of Molokini, a world-class snorkel and diving destination.
There is a trail right behind Little Beach where you can
have a nice beach stroll.
Little Beach in Bullet Points
- Popular nudist beach on Maui (even though public
nudity is illegal in Hawaii)
- Good swimming and snorkeling beach
- The beach is sandy and the ocean bottom slopes gently
Little Beach Facilities (top)
- No facilities
- No lifeguards
Little Beach Water Activities
- Swimming
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Snorkeling
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Bodyboarding
- Surfing
Little Beach Location
Address: S Makena Rd, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753
Little Beach Map (top)
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Little Beach Weather (top)
Now
74°F
Windchill:
74°F
Fair
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Location: Kihei, HI, US
Wind: 16 mph NE
Humidity: 71%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.06 in rising
Sunrise: 6:39 am
Sunset: 5:43 pm
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Fri
Hi: 82°F
Low: 70°F
Partly Cloudy
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Sat
Hi: 83°F
Low: 69°F
Partly Cloudy
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Little Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
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Little Beach Reviews and Comments
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Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can
be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater
currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on
the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any
on the beach). Please
click here to
read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.
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