Little Beach
Little Beach, Maui
Little Beach is the only unofficial clothing optional beach on Maui, located right next to the more popular Big Beach. Both beaches are part of Makena State Park. If you have ever thought about trying nude sunbathing, this is the place to go. However, keep in mind that public nudity is illegal in Hawaii, but very little enforcement of this law is done at this beach, and many 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 and is bordered by two lava outcrops. It is also known as Pu'u Ola'i Beach, named after the cinder cone that backs the beach. It 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 Overview
- Popular nudist beach on Maui (even though public nudity is illegal in Hawaii)
- Beach is hidden by a rocky outcrop, it sits in front of a cinder hill
- Good swimming and snorkeling beach
- Beach is sandy and the ocean bottom slopes gently
Location:
Directions: Little Beach is not visible from the road. Park at the first parking lot for Big Beach. At the north end of Big Beach is a trail that leads to Little Beach.
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