Share your experience with other travelers
ACCOMMODATIONS
Makena Landing Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 101th place out of 282 beaches in the Hawaii region 163.8 km away from its center, the city of Honolulu. It is one of the beaches of Makena settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a small several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Makena Landing Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, showers, toilets. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sup-surfing, sea kayaking, diving.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Makena Beach, which has a rating of 9.1.
Makena Landing Beach (Hawaii) is located outside the Makena settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Maui island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Makena Landing Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Makena 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Makena 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Makena 1.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Makena 1.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Wailea 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Kanahena 1.9 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Wailea 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Wailea 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Wailea 2.9 km
What to do in Makena Landing Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Makena Landing Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
The deeper you dive, the more interesting the surrounding scenery - that's how you can characterize Makena Landing Beach, but that doesn't mean that landscapes are uninteresting and it's better to spend all your time underwater. The fact is that one of the key activities on the beach is diving. Here you can scuba dive not only as a professional, but also a beginner, as there are several companies along the coast engaged in diving and diver training. Take advantage.
When it comes to what to do in Makena Landing Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Makena Landing Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Makena Landing Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Share your experience with other travelers
The coastline of Makena Landing Beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Makena Landing Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Makena Landing Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
Makena Landing Beach is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Makena Landing Beach for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Makena Landing Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Gather on Maui for Food & Drink is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.
There are 894 places to stay in the Makena Landing Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Makena Landing Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Makena Landing Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 2 attractions near Makena Landing Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Na Pua Gallery located in 3.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Makena Landing Beach is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 23°C and water 24°C. See more details in weather section.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Kailua 3 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Honolulu 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Hamakuapoko 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Pewaukee 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cannon Beach 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Beach Park 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Southampton 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Turquoise water
Palm Valley 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Las Flores 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Islesford 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Miami Beach 1.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Bar Harbor 6.7 km
Have trouble remembering your password?
Enter the email address associated with your account
and we’ll email you a link to reset your password.
Have trouble remembering your password?
Enter the email address associated with your account and create a new password.
Verify your email
Click the link in the email that we have sent you.
We will explore over 15 000
Mediterranean beaches
to find the best
personally for you!
Just set your preferences
in the following steps