Kam III Beach
- south Kihei
- large grass area
- nice lava rocks
- easy parking and beach access
- can be windy in afternoons
- crowded
Keawakapu Beach
- south Kihei
- easy parking and beach access
- large beach
- golden/caramel colored sand
- palm tree background
Ulua/Mokapu Beach
- near Andaz Resort
- easy parking and beach access
- garden areas
- golden/caramel colored sand
- assortment of lava rocks
- good winter sunsets
- fallen tree to climb
Wailea beach
- close to all major Wailea Resorts
- extremely crowded for sunset
- best for mornings
polo beach
- Fairmont Kea Lani beach access
- golden/caramel colored sand
- assortment of lava rocks
- palm tree background
- easy parking and beach access
palauea beach
- large white/tan colored beach
- generally not crowded
- good winter sunsets
- palm tree backgrounds
- no restrooms/showers
Po‘olenalena Beach
- large beach
- caramel colored sand
- not crowded
- assortment of lava rocks
- palm tree background
- local crowds on weekends
- no restrooms (porta-potty)
Maluaka Beach
- less crowds
- tan sand
- restrooms and showers
- passenger drop off zone
- short walk from parking
makena (big) beach
- undeveloped state beach park
- massive golden sand beach
- brilliant turquoise waters
- vista views of beach (small hike)
- great sunset and twilight
- no public restrooms (only porta-potty)
makena cove (secret beach)
- perfect beach for photography
- golden sand
- perfect winter sunsets
- large lava rock area
- tide pools
- palm tree background
- can be crowded on weekends
Oneuli Beach
- no crowds
- unique black sand
- sunset is ideal
- rugged dirt road access
- no bathrooms or showers