Kaihalulu (Red Sand) Beach, Maui
Kaihalulu Beach, or better known as Red Sand Beach, located just south of Maui's Hana Bay, has red-black sand, a product of the cinder cone hill (named Ka'uiki Head) on the northern end of the cove.
The beautiful ironwood trees continuously sprinkle numerous needles that blanket the ground. Kaihalulu Red Sand Beach takes some maneuvering to get down to the water's edge and can be slippery due to crumbling cinder and pine needles from the trees, but the payoff is definitely worth the challenge. The blue ocean, the red sand, the green trees and the black lava sea wall make for a very unique sight. Bring your camera!
Although the beach is partially protected by a reef, it is not suitable for swimming or any other type of watersport due to strong currents and turbuent waters. If you decide to go into the water anyway, be cautious because often times there is a fast-moving rip current that flows out to the open ocean at the northern end of the beach. Also, do not swim behind the lava sea wall because the currents are so strong, you may not be able to swim back to shore. Kaihalulu means "roaring sea" in the Hawaiian language and this beach is named like that for a reason.
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Gregory
Wed Jul 09, 2014
Once back in path, it is a steep,up hill followed by a steep down hill. Just take it slow, lga the vines growing out of the hill sie and stay on the inside of the narrow path. I actually jogged up and down the elite path but took it slow with family on tow. Last hard part is the final trail down to the beach itself, again, take it slow really only one tricky area to navigate but plenty of roots to grab on to. Mistake was not bringing swim gear as we had other sights to see. Really special place, few free bird bathers but nothing weird at all
Thuan Tran 4/15/11
Tue May 03, 2011
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Location, Parking and Directions
Kaihalulu Beach, also known as Red Sand Beach, is located near Uakea Road in Hana, HI 96713, on Maui's east shore. The source directions describe access from the dead end of Uakea Road, south of Hana Bay, across from the Sea Ranch Cottages area. The trail is steep, slippery and hazardous, so visitors should obey all posted signs, avoid closed or private areas and use extreme caution.
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