Slaughterhouse Beach (Mokuleia Beach) at a Glance
This beach has a name that truly doesn’t sound
appealing, but don’t judge it by this name.
Slaughterhouse Beach got its name from a slaughterhouse
that used to be near the beach. The slaughterhouse was
built by Honolua Ranch right at the edge of the sea
cliffs, but was torn down in the mid-1960s. The beach
has since then been known as Slaughterhouse Beach. Its
former Hawaiian name, Mokuleia, means “district (of)
abundance.” This name describes this lovely beach much
better.
Slaughterhouse Beach, located near Kapalua on Maui’s
north shore, is a beautiful, secluded beach featuring a
large pocket of white sand backed by sea cliffs. During
the winter months, the surf can be strong and often
pounds the beach, washing sand offshore and exposing
large rocks. During the summer, the waters are calmer
and then the conditions are good for swimming,
snorkeling, surfing and bodyboarding.
Because the area is a protected marine preserve, fishing
and spearing are not allowed on Slaughterhouse Beach.
Harming or taking any marine life is prohibited. If you
consider coming to the beach by a car, come early
because parking is limited. You can reach the beach by
hiking down a trail leading down from the highway.
Slaughterhouse Beach (Mokuleia Beach) in Bullet Points
- Its unfortunate name comes from a slaughterhouse
that used to be near the beach (it was torn down in
the mid-1960s)
- Secluded beach with a nice, sandy beach, backed
by sea cliffs
- Good beach for all kinds of water activities when
the waters are calm
- Stone stairs lead from highway down to the beach
Slaughterhouse Beach (Mokuleia Beach) Facilities
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- No facilities
- No lifeguards
- Limited street parking
Slaughterhouse Beach (Mokuleia Beach) Water Activities
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Surfing
- Bodyboarding
Slaughterhouse Beach (Mokuleia Beach) Location
Address: Honoapiilani Hwy, Kapalua, Maui, HI, 96761
Slaughterhouse Beach (Mokuleia Beach) Map
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Slaughterhouse Beach (Mokuleia Beach) Weather
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Now
70°F
Windchill:
70°F
Partly Cloudy
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Location: Lahaina, HI, US
Wind: 21 mph NE
Humidity: 64%
Visibility: 0 mi
Pressure: 30.02 in rising
Sunrise: 6:31 am
Sunset: 6:37 pm
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Fri
Hi: 76°F
Low: 64°F
Scattered Showers
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Sat
Hi: 80°F
Low: 65°F
Mostly Sunny
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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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