Wailea Beach

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Wailea Beach

Wailea Beach is a wide South Maui white-sand resort beach known for swimming, snorkeling, bodyboarding, coastal path access, equipment rentals, parking and no lifeguards.

Aerial of Wailea Resort Area and Beach
Aerial of Wailea Resort Area and Beach

Wailea Beach, Maui

Wailea Beach on Maui's south shore is a pretty white-sand beach with fine-grained sand. It is one of five beaches in the Wailea resort development (the other four are Polo, Ulua, Mokapu and Keawakapu). The beach is backed by sand dunes at its southern end.

Wailea is a good beach for swimming. The nearshore ocean bottom drops off gently to the deeper waters offshore. The small shorebreak attracts beginning bodyboarders. The snorkeling conditions are good around the rocky points, but only when the waters are calm.

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Location, Parking and Directions

Wailea Beach is located off Wailea Alanui Drive in Wailea, HI 96753, on Maui's south shore. The beach access road is just past the Grand Wailea Resort when coming from Kihei. Look for the blue shoreline access sign that marks the road to the beach parking lot. The lot fills quickly, so arriving early is recommended.

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Where is Wailea Beach located?

Wailea Beach is located off Wailea Alanui Drive in Wailea on Maui's south shore.

Is Wailea Beach good for swimming?

Yes. Swimming is one of the listed activities and can be good when the ocean is calm.

Can you snorkel at Wailea Beach?

Yes. Snorkeling can be good near the rocky points when the water is calm and clear.

Are there lifeguards at Wailea Beach?

No. The source page lists no lifeguards at Wailea Beach.

What facilities are available at Wailea Beach?

Facilities include restrooms, showers, equipment rentals, parking and no lifeguards.