Wailea Beach
Wailea Beach is a long and wide white-sand beach fronting the luxury Grand Wailea Resort in South Maui. Known for calm waters and scenic surroundings, it’s ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling near the rocky ends. A paved beachfront path, excellent facilities, and postcard views make it one of the most popular resort beaches on the island.
Wailea Beach, Maui
Wailea Beach (view panorama) × 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 (view panorama)× 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.
Key Features of Wailea Beach
- Long white-sand beach located in front of the Grand Wailea Resort
- Calm waters ideal for swimming, especially in the morning
- Good snorkeling near rocky points when the ocean is calm
- 1.6 mile long Wailea Beach Path connects to nearby Ulua and Polo beaches
- Equipped with restrooms, showers, gear rentals, and beach access parking
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wailea Beach located?
Wailea Beach is located in South Maui, directly fronting the Grand Wailea Resort and Four Seasons, accessible from Wailea Alanui Drive.
Is Wailea Beach good for swimming?
Yes, the ocean bottom slopes gently, making it one of the best resort beaches for safe swimming on calm days.
Can I snorkel at Wailea Beach?
Yes, snorkeling is best near the south end of the beach around the lava rocks when water conditions are clear and calm.
Are there facilities at the beach?
Yes, restrooms, showers, beach gear rentals, and public parking are available near the main access point.
Is parking available?
Yes, there is a dedicated parking lot near the beach access. Arrive early as it fills up quickly, especially on weekends.