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Ulua Beach

Ulua Beach

Ulua Beach is a picturesque golden-sand beach nestled between two rocky points in Wailea, Maui. Known for its calm morning conditions, this beach is excellent for swimming, snorkeling, and beginner scuba diving. Backed by a small grassy park and luxury condos, it’s a favorite for early-day beachgoers and water sport enthusiasts.

Ulua Beach, Maui

Ulua Beach (view panorama) × is one of the beaches in the Wailea resort complex development on Maui's south shore. The sandy beach is located between two rocky points.

Ulua Beach is a bit more popular than neighboring Mokapu Beach, with which it shares a parking lot. When the surf is up, it is usually a little higher here than at other beaches in this area, attracting many bodyboarders who enjoy the waves.

During calm days, the snorkeling and diving here is excellent. There are many colorful corals and fish. Ulua means "adult crevalle fish" in the Hawaiian language.


Key Features of Ulua Beach

  • Beautiful golden-sand beach bordered by rocky points
  • Ideal for snorkeling and beginner scuba diving on calm mornings
  • Shared parking with Mokapu Beach, fills early
  • Backed by a small park and the Wailea beach path
  • Popular spot for dive instruction and marine life sightings


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Reviews and Comments:
 
I have always found a parking spot at 7:00am. This is my families starting point for a daily two mile paved beach walk along the manicured grounds of Waileas finest hotels. There's a Starbucks hut at about the 1/2 mile mark. I get a mocha and take in the view while the girls continue their jog/walk. There are also a couple of those $0.25 telescopes along the way.
Mike Bostwick, Wed Nov 19, 2014
 
Beautiful beach with no high rise hotels in sight, good views of neighboring islands, unusual in that it has snorkeling with tropical fish and living coral along one side and sandy swimming beach in middle of cove. ,
G. Graham, Thu Sep 04, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

📍Where is Ulua Beach located?

Ulua Beach is located in the Wailea resort area of south Maui, between Mokapu Beach and Wailea Beach. It shares a parking lot with Mokapu Beach on Ulua Beach Road.

🐠Is Ulua Beach good for snorkeling?

Yes, especially on calm mornings. The north end near the rocky outcrop is ideal for spotting coral and tropical fish.

🌊Are the ocean conditions safe?

Ulua Beach is generally safe in the mornings. Winds and surf tend to increase in the afternoon, reducing visibility and water calmness.

🤿Is this a good spot for scuba diving?

Yes, Ulua Beach is one of the top shore-dive training spots on Maui. Dive companies often conduct introductory lessons here.

🚗Where can I park?

There is a shared parking lot for Ulua and Mokapu Beaches, but it fills quickly in the morning. Arrive early to secure a spot.