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Maalaea Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 216th place out of 282 beaches in the Hawaii region 153.6 km away from its center, the city of Honolulu. It is one of the beaches of Ma'alaea settlement, just 3 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 long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Maalaea Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Coast Guard Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
Maalaea Beach (Hawaii) is located outside the Ma'alaea 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 Maalaea 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, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
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Wailea 2 km
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The coastline of Maalaea Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. 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 Maalaea 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 entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
Maalaea Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
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 gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Maalaea Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Maalaea Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Dina's Sandwitch is the closest place located 1800 meters from the beach.
There are 1063 places to stay in the Maalaea Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Maalaea Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Maalaea 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 Maalaea Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Maui Sights and Treasures located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Maalaea 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.
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